We are thriled to be recruiting on behalf of a industry leading business with multiple awards under their belt to recruit a Compliance and Safeguarding Manager within the Fleet division. Role Purpose: Reporting to Head of Fleet & Passenger Transport - to ensure the compliant and legal operation of the Fleet and Operators Licences. To develop staffs understanding in Safeguarding and legal vehicle compliance. Conduct investigations and audits when required. Named Transport Manager on company's operator's License. Duties: Proactive daily management of EU and domestic hours legislation, infringements and related driver training/ retraining where required. You will oversee all areas of compliance e.g. drug and alcohol testing, walk round checks, gate checks, eyesight testing and compliance with the company's policies, procedures and systems, including all Earned Recognition and Coach Operator's Guild standards. Present and prepare information for third party audits when required. Conduct internal audits to ensure legal compliance with Health and Safety and Operators License Oversee vehicle presentation standard and driver performance to ensure the highest standards of service delivery, rewarding and motivating staff following positive feedback. Oversee the company's operation of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme and to report to the Head of Fleet & Passenger Transport Assistance with the company's day to day operations as the needs of the business require Named on PSV Operators License Ensure vehicles are maintained within the guidelines of the requirements Assist and conduct audits for group fleet where required. Department Lead for Safeguarding Training and implementation of safeguarding to all staff Conduct Safeguarding investigations where necessary Collaborate with a range of organisations to ensure that Safeguarding practises are in place and maintained Assistance in the implementation of vehicle replacement programme Requirements: Essential Sound knowledge of Drivers Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme Hold Transport Manager Qualification (International or National) Full UK Driving licence with D1 and valid dCPC Qualification No more than 3 penalty points Experience working within a professional Person Profile: Highly organised team player with the ability and desire to work independently, unsupervised and with initiative Experience of delivering excellent customer service with a keen eye for detail A highly organised individual with a proactive and positive attitude to work A willingness to learn and work flexibly to the needs to the operations environment Enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking Commitment to deliver excellent customer service