VMS Administration Manager

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 42839 - 51356

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Vehicle Maintenance Service Administration Manager

Fixed Term Contract - until March 2026 (potential to be extended)

Grade

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about fleet management and sustainable travel solutions Birmingham City Council is seeking a dynamic VMS Administration Manager to lead our Vehicle Management Service (VMS) office team. This pivotal role ensures the efficient management of our fleet and staff business travel supporting legal compliance and the transition to electric vehicles.

Youll be at the heart of driving operational excellence minimising vehicle downtime and delivering fit-for-purpose travel solutions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the VMS administration team.
Manage fleet systems and ensure legal documentation compliance.
Act as a key contact for complex enquiries and complaints.
Support procurement rollout and maintenance of fleet vehicles.
Liaise with external suppliers and monitor service quality.
Contribute to fleet decarbonisation and climate targets.
Oversee financial processes within the team.

What were looking for

Essential:

Full UK driving licence.
AFP membership or equivalent.
5 years experience in fleet administration.
Supervisory experience in a fleet/travel function.
Strong IT skills (Word Excel) and understanding of statutory fleet responsibilities.

Desirable:

BTEC Level 5 in Management or equivalent.
Progress on AFP Fleet Vehicle Management Pathway.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and PersonSpecification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

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DescriptionVehicle Maintenance Service Administration ManagerFixed Term Contract - until March 2026 (potential to be extended)GradeConsultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity ReviewWorking 36.5 hours per weekAre you passionate about fleet management and sustainable travel ...