Fleet and Compliance Manager

The Fleet and Compliance Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Councils fleet technical services depots and compliance functions. The role is responsible for ensuring the Councils fleet operates safely efficiently and in full compliance with statutory legislation Operator Licence requirements and health and safety regulations while driving service improvement commercial opportunities and operational excellence across City Services.

• Lead and manage the Councils fleet technical services and depot operations ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
  
• Act as the Councils nominated Operator Licence (O Licence) holder ensuring compliance with DVSA/VOSA and Department for Transport requirements.
  
• Oversee the maintenance compliance and operational performance of the Councils fleet and associated assets.
  
• Lead on Health & Safety across City Services promoting a strong culture of safety and compliance.
  
• Manage depot buildings and facilities used in the delivery of front-line services.
  
• Develop and implement service improvement initiatives driving innovation efficiency and commercial opportunities.
  
• Lead motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams ensuring high performance employee engagement and continuous professional development.
  
• Manage service budgets resources procurement and external contracts to deliver value for money.
  
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders elected members contractors and external partners.
  
• Prepare reports and provide expert advice to senior management committees and elected members.
  
• Identify manage and mitigate operational risks including business continuity planning.
  
• Deputise for the Head of Service or Director when required and participate in the City Services on-call rota.
  

• CPC Holder Transport Manager (required to act as the Councils Operator Licence holder).
  
• Degree professional qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
  
• Significant experience in fleet management within a complex operational environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of fleet legislation Operator Licence requirements and transport compliance.
  
• Proven leadership experience managing teams budgets and operational services.
  
• Experience delivering service improvement innovation and commercial initiatives.
  
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  
• Strong planning organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk management.
  
• Desirable: Health & Safety qualification membership of a relevant professional body local government experience and experience managing depots or operational facilities.
  

• Location: Warndon Worcester
  
• Hours per Week: 37
  
• Payment: Bi-Weekly