Transport Governance Manager

DHL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester is seeking a Transport Governance Manager to oversee Operator Licence compliance. This role involves managing statutory notifications and improving adherence to transport legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in Transport Operations, a desirable Transport Manager CPC qualification, and strong communication skills. Join this dynamic team to help ensure operational resilience across the UK.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Transport Operations or Management.
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance governance.
• Ability to manage complex compliance issues with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory notifications required under Operator Licence legislation.
• Coordinate communication across functions for compliance.
• Develop and implement transport compliance policies.

Skills

Transport Operations Management

UK transport legislation understanding

Excellent communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £36,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Grade: RCS K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Day Shift
Location: Manchester - M32 0UT

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We are now looking for a Transport Governance Manager to take ownership of our Operator Licence obligations, ensuring we remain fully compliant, legally protected, and operationally resilient across the UK&I.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage statutory notifications required under Operator Licence legislation, ensuring timely submission of changes affecting compliance, good repute, financial standing, and professional competence
• Coordinate and deliver clear, controlled communication across functions to support consistent compliance knowledge and best-practice sharing across the business
• Develop, review, and implement transport compliance policies to reduce legal and operational risk and ensure adherence to corporate, legal, and financial standards
• Liaise directly with governing bodies such as the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA, ensuring accurate submission of regulatory reports, including major incidents, company convictions, and operational changes
• Safeguard the organisation\'s Operator Licences by ensuring all UK&I stakeholders are informed of legislation changes and compliance expectations

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Proven experience within Transport Operations or Management. Transport Manager CPC qualification is desirable
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation, Operator Licence obligations, and compliance governance
• Demonstrable experience working to strict deadlines and regulatory timeframes
• Ability to manage sensitive or complex compliance issues with accuracy, professionalism, and urgency
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey critical information clearly across all business levels

WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We\'re happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We\'re the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we\'re all about creating a workplace where everyone\'s skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please note that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2nd February. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. We review applications continuously and where there are a large number of applications the period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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