Head of Sustainability & Fleet

Government Recruitment Service; Royton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Sustainability and Fleet to lead their sustainability strategy. The ideal candidate will provide professional leadership and engage with government stakeholders to align strategies. Responsibilities include overseeing the transition to electric vehicles and managing a small team to achieve sustainability goals. This position requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record in sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sustainability initiatives and strategies.
• Proven ability to engage and mobilize stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and management of the sustainability strategy.
• Engage with government stakeholders to align strategies.
• Ensure successful outcomes through effective leadership of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainability strategy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Policy development

Job description

Head of Sustainability and Fleet

The Head of Sustainability and Fleet has leadership responsibility for the delivery and management of the sustainability strategy, including initiatives such as the Government Fleet Commitment, that support existing and new operational delivery models. The post holder is required to provide the professional leadership, support and advice and guidance expected of an experienced Civil Servant whilst supporting the delivery of estates and operational strategies, as well as other government and DVSA strategies.

As a member of DVSA’s Corporate Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Sustainability and Fleet will lead the sustainability team successfully through:

• Delivering on agreed outcomes of the sustainability strategy, translating vision to operational plans.
• Finding new ways of increasing DVSA’s sustainability activity, mobilising and inspiring colleagues to deliver.
• Increasing the sustainability capability across the organization, and embedding sustainability practices into policy and decision making.
• Engaging with wider government sustainability network and stakeholders to align DVSA strategy and activities with Government expectations.
• Leading on our Government Fleet Commitment to transition all fleet to EV by the end of 2027.
• Lead fleet policy across the organization, including a holistic look at business travel and vehicle requirements and refresh of policies.
• Leadership of a small team, ensuring outcomes are reached in the most efficient and effective way.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.