Driving Standards and Compliance Manager. Job in Reigate Education & Training Jobs

Surrey County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council seeks a Driving Standards and Compliance Manager to monitor and manage driving safety standards within Surrey Fire & Rescue Service. This role offers the opportunity to shape functions related to driver training and compliance while fostering collaboration on innovative projects.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Option to buy additional annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme for health support

Carer's leave up to 5 days annually

Salary-related pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

2 paid volunteering days

Access to learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Full, clean manual driving licence for categories B and C.
• Experience in collision investigation and reduction.
• Driver training experience within emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Managing data to ensure drivers meet licensing standards.
• Identifying educational intervention opportunities.
• Supporting investigations of collisions and driving incidents.

Skills

Data analysis

Collisions investigation

Driver training

Education

Recognised response driving qualification from statutory emergency service

Job description

The starting salary for this role is £40,296 per annum for working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity with the potential to extend.

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service is recruiting a Driving Standards and Compliance Manager for a role involving oversight of a diverse fleet of modern response vehicles equipped with on-board CCTV and telematics systems. These systems are in development to assist in managing driving standards, collision, and incident investigations within the service.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), increasing to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave
• Salary-related pension scheme
• Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Access to a learning and development hub

About the Role

The Driving Standards and Compliance Manager will be part of the 'Driver Training' team, reporting to the Driver Training Manager and working alongside three driver trainers. As an embryonic role, you will have the opportunity to shape how the function is delivered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and monitoring data to ensure drivers are correctly licensed and driving professionally according to SF&R standards
• Identifying opportunities for educational interventions and training
• Supporting investigations of collisions and driving incidents
• Advising on road/vehicle incident risks within the Health and Safety Working Group
• Collaborating with stakeholders on telematics and CCTV projects for the fleet
• Developing KPIs to maximize service benefits

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A full, clean manual driving licence for categories B and C (willingness to acquire Category C if not held)
• A recognised response driving qualification from a statutory emergency service (specify highest qualification and date)
• Experience in collision investigation and reduction
• Data analysis skills to identify trends
• Driver training experience within emergency services such as Fire, Police, or Ambulance

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 07/07/2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 15th July 2025, including a driving assessment involving vehicle safety checks and routine driving with commentary. The highway code must be followed at all times.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, which will transition responsibilities into new unitary councils from April 2027. This role will transfer accordingly, with terms and conditions maintained.

Join our team to help shape the future of local government and deliver innovative solutions and improved community services.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and choose to disclose their disability. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application and onboarding process. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all underrepresented groups.