Fleet Manager

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major housing association in the UK is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee a diverse fleet of over 750 vehicles. Based in Basingstoke with a hybrid work model, you will lead a team, implement fleet policies, and manage supplier relationships. The role requires knowledge of UK transport legislation, leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include flexible working, generous holiday, pension scheme, and life cover.

Benefits

Hybrid, flexible working

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Paid wellness days

Flexible benefits package

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Participation in recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in leadership and team motivation.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse fleet of 750+ vehicles and oversee a team of direct reports.
• Implement fleet policies and maintain operational relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure high-quality data maintenance in management and financial data sources.

Skills

Knowledge of UK transport legislation

Leadership and team motivation

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Negotiation and interpersonal skills

Analytical and reporting skills

Clean UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

As one of the largest housing associations in England, here at SNG we provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

We are currently looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, managing our diverse fleet of 750+ vehicles. Working from our modern Head Office in Basingstoke, you'll enjoy a blend of home and office work to ensure a positive work/life balance.

The role

As a Fleet Manager, you'll manage a team of approximately 4 direct reports, bringing improvement and development opportunities that will enhance daily operations and maintain operational and contractual relationships with fleet suppliers.

You’ll use your proven experience to oversee the implementation of fleet policies, reporting, and management controls and be responsible for maintaining high‑quality data in our vehicle, management and financial data sources.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge of UK transport legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in leadership and team motivation.
• Ability to inspire and guide a team, providing clear direction and building a positive team dynamic.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly conveying goals, concerns and complex issues to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to effectively utilise tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to support day‑to‑day operations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly identify areas for improvement and propose effective, data‑driven solutions.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

What we can offer

• Hybrid, flexible working.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days).
• x3 paid wellness days per annum.
• A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
• A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%.
• Life cover as soon as you join us.
• Participation in our recognition scheme where you can receive retail vouchers.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!