Head of Serv Transport,Logistics & Fleet (Internal Candidates Only)

Barnet Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible working policy

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Barnet Council is seeking a Head of Service to deliver the Fleet and Passenger Transport services and oversee procurement for the council’s fleet. You will lead over 250 staff, ensure on-budget delivery of the service business plan and shape strategic transport solutions.

Required qualifications include a degree-level qualification and a CPC in a relevant operation, with extensive senior leadership and budget management experience. Barnet offers flexible working and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in transport, fleet management, engineering, logistics or related discipline.
• CPC certificate in National Road Haulage Operations or National Passenger Transport Operations.
• Significant senior leadership experience managing large-scale fleet, transport or operational services.
• Strong track record in delivering safe, compliant, cost-effective services.
• Experience leading service improvement and change programmes.
• Proven budget, procurement and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fleet Service and Passenger Transport Service.
• Oversee procurement of the council's fleet and related contracts.
• Manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams achieving value-for-money.
• Drive service improvements, transformation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure health and safety and risk management are embedded.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Health & safety

Contract management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Degree-level qualification

CPC certificate

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.

Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees

Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About The Role

The Head of Service is responsible for the delivery of the Councils Fleet Service and passenger Transport Service. The role also is responsible for the effective and efficient procurement of the council’s fleet.

The role provides effective leadership to over 250 staff to ensure quality, on budget deliver of the service business plan.

About You

• A recognised degree-level qualification (or equivalent professional qualification/experience) in transport, fleet management, engineering, logistics, environmental services or a related discipline.


• A valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in either National Road Haulage Operations or National Passenger Transport Operations, with the ability to fulfil the statutory Transport Manager role and oversee Operator Licence compliance.


• Significant senior leadership experience managing large-scale fleet, transport, logistics, passenger transport or operational services, including responsibility for substantial budgets and multidisciplinary teams.


• A proven track record of delivering safe, compliant and cost-effective services, with strong experience of health and safety, risk management, business continuity and regulatory compliance.


• Experience leading service improvement, transformation and change programmes, delivering measurable operational and customer service outcomes.


• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budget management, procurement, contract management and the delivery of value-for-money services.

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents


• A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done


• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more


• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership


• Excellent training and development opportunities


• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you required any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of four months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.