Fleet and Travel Manager

Thales; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider is seeking a Fleet and Travel Manager in the UK. This role involves overseeing travel policies, managing a fleet of over 600 vehicles, and resolving escalations. Ideal candidates will have experience in corporate travel or fleet management and strong project management skills. This position offers flexible working patterns and is critical for improving operational efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive recruitment process

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate travel or fleet management is essential.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Project management experience leading rollouts and training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee travel & fleet policies ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Resolve complex escalations providing expert solutions to stakeholders.
• Drive sustainable mobility and manage the company fleet strategically.

Skills

Corporate travel or fleet management experience

Strong grasp of travel/expense policy

Great communicator

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management ability

Adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom. Thales UK is looking for a Fleet and Travel Manager for an exciting new role. You’ll lead the strategy and operations for our national travel programme and fleet of over 600 vehicles, managing a significant external spend of £25m and supporting employees across the UK.

Thales UK is committed to flexible working patterns where possible to suit individual needs and ambitions.

Role

Fleet and Travel Manager – Thales UK

Role location: Any Thales UK Site

What you’ll do

• Oversee and continually evolve travel & fleet policies to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Resolve complex escalations for travel and fleet, providing expert solutions to senior stakeholders and teams.
• Deliver data-driven reports and audits, and champion lessons learned to improve safety and security.
• Lead system upgrades (such as Concur), pilot new initiatives and roll out training across the business.
• Drive sustainable mobility, including Scope 3 business travel objectives.
• Own strategic planning for our company fleet—policy, acquisition, maintenance, and disposals—while ensuring legal and internal compliance.
• Find smarter ways to manage costs, improve processes, and track performance using the latest fleet technology.
• Collaborate across our UK sites and share best practices globally.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in corporate travel or fleet management (operational, HR, procurement, or projects background welcome).
• Strong grasp of travel/expense policy, systems, and compliance.
• Great communicator, confident engaging with senior leaders, teams, and suppliers.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to performance and spend.
• Project management ability—leading rollouts, process reviews, and training.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Ready to shape Thales mobility and create real value? Apply today

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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

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