Head of Fleet and Compliance

The Head of Fleet and Compliance is responsible for providing strategic leadership governance and oversight of fleet compliance operator licensing transport regulation and fleet administration activities across all Eddie Stobart Ltd operations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Head of Fleet and Compliance will provide leadership coaching and professional development to Transport Managers Fleet Administration Teams Compliance Auditors and operational stakeholders fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement safety and compliance excellence across all operating centres.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities include:

            Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead and maintain the organisations fleet governance and transport compliance framework ensuring robust controls are in place across all operating centres.
• Provide strategic leadership for transport compliance fleet governance and regulatory assurance activities across the business.
• Develop implement and continuously improve transport compliance policies standards and processes in line with legislative requirements industry best practice and ISO 9001 accreditation.
• Drive the adoption of a culture of accountability continuous improvement safety and professional excellence throughout all transport operations.
• Develop and deploy effective transport governance assurance and performance review processes at all levels of the business

            Operator Licence Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Safeguard all Operator Licences by ensuring full compliance with licence undertakings regulatory obligations and organisational policies.
• Act as the authorised company signatory for Operator Licence matters and oversee all licence applications variations Transport Manager applications and related regulatory submissions.
• Monitor interpret and communicate legislative regulatory and industry developments ensuring business readiness and compliance with evolving requirements.
• Lead engagement with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Office of the Traffic Commissioner Police enforcement agencies and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage regulatory investigations Public Inquiries audits interventions and notifiable events ensuring effective governance and timely resolution.

Compliance Assurance & Risk Management

• Oversee compliance risk management activities including Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) monitoring corrective action planning and performance improvement programmes.
• Manage the organisations central transport compliance systems ensuring effective utilisation data integrity continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead internal and external compliance audit programmes through the Compliance Audit function ensuring consistency objectivity and operational engagement.
• Oversee targeted improvement initiatives and corrective actions to address identified compliance shortfalls and mitigate risk.
• Ensure effective regulatory reporting governance controls and compliance assurance activities are maintained across the fleet operation.

Fleet Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with fleet providers maintenance providers and operational stakeholders to ensure compliance with Operator Licence commitments and legislative obligations.
• Provide expert guidance and support to Transport Managers and operational teams on legal compliance fleet governance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of compliance objectives and business priorities.
• Represent the organisation on transport compliance matters with customers regulators industry bodies and enforcement agencies as required.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead develop and inspire high-performing Transport Managers Compliance Auditors Fleet Administration Managers and Fleet Administration teams.
• Establish clear objectives performance standards and development plans that support organisational goals and continuous professional development.
• Promote succession planning capability development and professional excellence across all compliance and fleet administration functions.
• Drive engagement accountability and ownership within teams to deliver outstanding compliance and governance outcomes.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Deliver meaningful compliance reporting analysis and assurance information to Executive Leadership Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor fleet compliance performance identify emerging trends and risks and provide strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Measure and report on compliance effectiveness audit outcomes corrective action progress and organisational compliance maturity.

             Finance

• Full ownership for preparing and managing the central transport legal compliance budget.
• Ensure financial probity and value for the Stobart pound is obtained through our compliance systems.
• Liaise with our central IT teams on the contracts for our Compliance systems.

Qualifications :

Experience:

Essential

• Minimum 5 years experience within transport compliance fleet management transport operations or regulatory governance roles.
• Significant senior management experience within a large HGV fleet operation holding multiple Operator Licences across the UK and/or Ireland.
• Proven experience managing Transport Managers compliance teams fleet administration functions or equivalent professional departments.
• Experience leading Operator Licence applications variations Transport Manager appointments and regulatory submissions.
• Experience of successfully managing DVSA investigations Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries compliance audits and enforcement interventions.
• Experience developing and implementing transport compliance strategies governance frameworks and assurance programmes.
• Proven track record of improving compliance performance and reducing regulatory risk across multi-site operations.
• Experience presenting compliance performance and risk reports to Executive Leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience within a national logistics distribution supply chain or road haulage organisation operating large commercial vehicle fleets.
• Experience supporting mergers acquisitions business start-ups or significant operational change programmes.
• Experience implementing digital transport compliance systems and business intelligence reporting solutions.

Qualifications:

Essential

• International Transport Manager CPC (National and International).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Management Logistics Business Management Compliance or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Membership of an accredited professional body such as CILT SOE IoTA Logistics UK or RHA.
• NEBOSH IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind you have choice flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Company Bonus   We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Car Allowance
• Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution
• Life Assurance -  x 4 your annual salary
• Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time