Transport Admin Manager
Contract Type : Permanent
Salary : Grade F Salary A GBP 37,280 : A GBP 41,771 per annum
Location : Based at Headquarters, Ripley
Hours : 37 hours per week, The Transport Office opening hours are 08:00 : 17:00 (Mon:Thur) 08:00 : 16:30 (Fri) which is required to be staffed by the team within normal working hours. You may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Department : Fleet and Equipment : Transport
Reports to : Transport Manager
Closing date : midnight Sunday 22 February 2026
About Us:
At Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, were more than an emergency service:were a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether its responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
Were proud to be one of the countrys top:performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
About the Role:
The Transport Administration Manager will be part of a small established team, you will be responsible for managing the transport administration processes and the team, as well as supporting the Transport Manager in the delivery of the transport strategy and service plan.
You must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, be self:motivated and have excellent people management skills. You will also have a good understanding and knowledge of administration and audit procedures/systems, health and safety legislation, as well as environmental drivers affecting the motor vehicle industry. Experience of transport fleet management systems, insurance claims and statistical analysis is essential, as well as having a good level of IT literacy in Microsoft Office packages.
There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:
* Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grades C or above, or equivalent
* Management/business diploma or other demonstrable experience
* ILM L3 Certificate in Leadership and Management or prepared to work towards
* MS Office packages, including Word, Excel and Teams etc
* Working with Transport Fleet Management Systems
* Working with service contracts that includes administration, performance reports and quality monitoring.
What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Heres what you can expect when you join us:
* Flexible working hours.
* Agile working (60 office based).
* Family friendly policies.
* Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service.
* Free, secure on:site car parking.
* Health and wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
* Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full and 6 months half after 5 years service.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
* Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire an