Fleet Manager Department Chiltern Transport Consortium Location Bicester, Home Address (Hybrid) Rank/Grade TVP Broad Band 5L Salary Band 5L, £71,429 per annum, plus benefits Part/Full Time Full Time Type of Contract Permanent Document Attachment Instance 1 Document Attachment Instance 1 Document Attachment Instance 1 Job Advert Chiltern Transport Consortium (CTC) is an innovative cross-border collaborative service that provides a high quality fleet provision for seven police organisations nationally. As a long-standing collaboration, CTC, continues to grow, offering best value for money for all forces through continuing to deliver efficiency savings. The fleet manager plays a critical role in enabling officers to respond to calls and attend incidents, keeping the communities served safe. Ensuring vehicle VoR numbers are kept to a minimum increases the numbers of available vehicles patrolling the streets, promoting greater visibility of police and police presence, building greater reassurance and confidence to the public. Ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standards with vehicle types and build specifications tailored to roles is the essence of police fleet management, with safety off our officers and employees as well as the public, at the heart of every decision we make. The role demands a strong person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage across a multi-site and multi-stakeholder set up, with budgetary control and responsibly being an essential area to have confidence and experience in managing. An in-depth understanding of both fleet and workshops management is essential, with an ability to lead change and drive efficiencies though the entire fleet operation provision, both with in house workshops and outsourced SMR delivery. The position would suit individuals that thrive in a busy, varied environment while being able to use your own initiative to problem solve and look for better, smarter ways of working, with an innovative, open minded approach to fleet service provision. The successful candidate will need the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to make decisions and bring groups together on challenging business decisions. Being inquisitive and always seeking to understand the underpinning principles of tasks worked on and using initiative to apply these principles to different scenarios. High attention to detail along with a 'get it right first time' mentality will be the core pillars to which you'll work, along with showing integrity and compassion in the work place A full driving licence is considered essential as capability to travel across the CTC member Forces is required in order to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly. As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert. If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference 23538. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible. Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance. The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6 June 2026. Transport - LI-Hybrid (for hybrid working) At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more. Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be. Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.