Head of Fleet and Compliance
Oxford based with national coverage.
Reporting to the Transport Director.
Must be a Graduate with at least 5 years experience in Fleet and Compliance.
Role Description: The Head of Fleet and Compliance will lead a team of functional and regional SMEs to deliver a best in class safe, legal, compliant, cost effective and sustainable national transport operation for an in‑house retailer Logistics & Transport.
Responsibilities
- Effective management of all matters related to the fleet, maintenance programs, compliance, and operating centre legislation.
- Responsible for the central Compliance Team and Driver Development Managers, while creating and maintaining the future fleet procurement strategy aligned with sustainability objectives.
- Ensure fleet is fully legally compliant as per agreement with the Traffic Commissioner.
- Maintain all external accreditations (FORS & earned recognition), including preparation of all business documentation and training for audits.
- Deliver vigorous cost controls, including whole life costs, while increasing asset availability.
- Lead the ULTS green agenda by looking at alternative green fuels and hybrid LGV alternatives to meet corporate net‑zero carbon goals.
- Drive the development of digitalisation of compliance within transport operations.
- Lead capability and succession planning within the central Compliance team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven track record of maintaining external accreditations such as FORS and earned recognition.
- Experience in successfully implementing operational change projects.
- Possess an up‑to‑date Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
- Qualifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH, alongside an up‑to‑date knowledge of Working Time Regulations.
