By Lynne Barrie, ADINJC President
You will probably know by now that the CEO at DVSA, Loveday Ryder stood down on Tuesday. We at ADINJC are very aware that in the time she was in role the profession was presented with possibly its toughest of times and the role of CEO was a daunting and challenging one.
A Career Marked by Change and Leadership
Loveday Ryder was previously in the Ministry of Justice, where she successfully served in a number of senior roles in organisational design, change management and programme delivery. Prior to joining the Civil Service in 2006, Loveday worked within a specialist management consultancy delivering business change, performance improvement, and IT programmes in both the public and private sector. Before joining DVSA, she was Chief Executive of a company providing specialist digital technology services to the Department for Work and Pensions.
Leading DVSA Through Unprecedented Times
Shortly after becoming CEO the pandemic crisis began, no one could have forseen this and it led to a very demanding change for all of us within our industry, whether as PDIs, ADIs, examiners or learner drivers, and of course all those working at the DVSA. The recovery has been slow and we are now facing unprecedented waiting times for tests, increasing test fraud, discontent amongst examiners and huge challenges for those PDIs trying to gain entry to the profession. It has also meant that for many years there have been hardly any Standards Checks for ADIs so standards could be falling and new entrants are not receiving the support they need.
Engagement with the ADI Community
Loveday has spoken at a number of the ADINJC and Intelligent Instructor Expos, giving up her family weekend time to do so. She met delegates on the DVSA stand, and in her presentations spoke frankly about the issues facing the industry and answered questions from the floor. We very much appreciated the opportunities this gave to PDIs and ADIs to communicate with her directly.
A Challenging Chapter Comes to a Close
Whilst we have on many occasions criticised the DVSA at meetings we attend as ADINJC there is no doubt this period of time has been most demanding. Work can then also affect family and we fully appreciate that Loveday wants to now prioritise that. Family and health must always come first, we understand that and we wish her every success in the future.
Lynne Barrie
ADINJC President
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