Interim Head of Fleet & Passenger Transport

Triumph Consultants Limited; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible holiday pay

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Limited is seeking an Interim Head of Service to lead Fleet Services and Passenger Transport during a transition period in South Yorkshire. The role focuses on strategic leadership, workshop operations, vehicle maintenance, and procurement, with an emphasis on home-to-school transport.

The post requires strong stakeholder engagement and change management to drive improvements. The position is a leadership appointment with a hands-on approach, blending strategic planning with

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating at Head of Service level or equivalent within a local government or large public sector environment.
• Extensive experience in Fleet Management.
• Proven track record of leading change management and service transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management across Fleet Services and Passenger Transport functions.
• Oversee fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance programmes, workshops, compliance and procurement activities.
• Ensure effective delivery of passenger transport services, particularly home-to-school transport arrangements.
• Lead service transformation and modernisation initiatives to ensure services are fit for purpose.
• Review existing structures, processes and operating models, implementing improvements where required.
• Drive performance management and continuous improvement across both service areas.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure services remain compliant with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior leadership teams.

Skills

Fleet management

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Budget & contracts

Change management

Operational delivery

Job description

Triumph Consultants Limited is seeking an Interim Head of Service to lead Fleet Services and Passenger Transport during a transition period in South Yorkshire. The role focuses on strategic leadership, workshop operations, vehicle maintenance, and procurement, with an emphasis on home-to-school transport.

The post requires strong stakeholder engagement and change management to drive improvements. The position is a leadership appointment with a hands-on approach, blending strategic planning with