Fleet & Compliance Leader - Safety, Efficiency & Transformation

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and professional development

Employee wellbeing support

Flexible working

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Worcester City Council is seeking an experienced Fleet and Compliance Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our fleet, depot and technical services. You will ensure the vehicle fleet is safe, reliable, cost-effective and operated in full compliance with the Operator’s Licence and transport legislation.

You will lead health and safety, oversee depots, manage budgets and drive service improvements, transformation and environmental initiatives across City Services.

Qualifications

• A CPC Transport Manager certificate enabling nomination as the Council’s Transport Manager.
• Thorough knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements governing vehicle and fleet management.
• Significant experience of managing a diverse operational fleet across multiple service areas.
• Substantial experience of managing employees, budgets and operational resources.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent transferable knowledge and experience.
• Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
• The confidence and resilience to manage difficult situations, challenge poor practice and influence at all levels.
• Experience of delivering service improvements, innovation and sustainable or environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council’s fleet and team, promoting high performance, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Undertake the statutory Transport Manager responsibilities associated with the Council’s Operator’s Licence.
• Ensure compliance with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency requirements, road transport legislation and the conditions of the Operator’s Licence.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, defect management, driver compliance and fleet performance.
• Provide professional advice to senior managers, elected members and operational teams.
• Lead health and safety management across City Services, supporting a positive and proactive safety culture.
• Oversee the management and safe operation of Council depots and other operational facilities.
• Manage service budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Lead service transformation, business improvement and environmental initiatives.
• Manage contracts, suppliers and specialist consultants.
• Develop effective working relationships with Worcestershire County Council, neighbouring authorities, contractors and professional bodies.
• Prepare reports and represent the service at committee, partnership and public meetings.
• Support operational resilience and participate in the City Services on-call rota.

Skills

CPC Transport Manager

Fleet management

People leadership

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

Worcester City Council is seeking an experienced Fleet and Compliance Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our fleet, depot and technical services. You will ensure the vehicle fleet is safe, reliable, cost-effective and operated in full compliance with the Operator’s Licence and transport legislation.

You will lead health and safety, oversee depots, manage budgets and drive service improvements, transformation and environmental initiatives across City Services.