Fleet Compliance Officer

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of West Midlands Pension

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is hiring a Fleet Compliance Officer to oversee fleet compliance across the Vehicle Maintenance Service. You will conduct audits, maintain records, audit driver compliance, and develop KPIs to monitor performance.

The role also involves delivering training and preparing reports for senior management. The position, a permanent full-time role at 36.5 hours per week, offers a clear path to improve safety, governance and operational standards within one of the city’s largest

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet compliance and auditing activities.
• Knowledge of fleet legislation and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs for performance.
• Proven reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits to verify compliance with policies and laws.
• Maintain records for maintenance, tax, licensing and inspections.
• Audit driver compliance including CPC, licensing, and tachographs.
• Develop KPIs and monitor fleet operational performance.
• Deliver targeted training on compliance standards and procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports and advise senior management on improvements.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Fleet management

KPIs

Training delivery

Reporting

CPC

Driving licence

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Fleet Compliance Officer
Permanent
Grade B - £29,542 - £35,570
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you experienced in compliance, auditing, or transport operations? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving continuous improvement?

Join Birmingham City Council as a Fleet Compliance Officer in our newly created Vehicle Maintenance Service (VMS) and play a key role in ensuring our fleet operations meet all legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements. You'll help maintain the highest standards of safety, governance, and operational performance across one of the UK's largest local authority fleets.

Working closely with the VMS Administration Manager and other team members, you’ll help keep our fleet safe, legal, and operational - supporting services that make a real difference across the city.

What you'll do...

• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with legal and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate records for vehicle maintenance, tax, licensing, and inspections.
• Audit driver compliance including CPC, licensing, tacho use, and safety standards.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track operational performance.
• Deliver targeted training sessions on compliance standards and procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and update policies accordingly.
  

What you'll need...

• Relevant qualifications in auditing, transport management, or compliance (e.g., CPC).
• Proven experience in fleet compliance, auditing, or similar roles.
• Experience conducting operational audits and reporting findings.
• Strong knowledge of fleet legislation, compliance monitoring, and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and monitor KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in auditing and performance monitoring tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Full UK Driving Licence - Ability to travel around the City as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to influence operational standards, improve performance, and ensure legal compliance across a critical public service fleet operation.

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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