Overview
Thales UK is looking for a Fleet and Travel Manager for an exciting new role. You’ll lead the strategy and operations for our national travel programme and fleet of over 600 vehicles, managing a significant external spend of £25m and supporting employees across the UK.
What you’ll do
* Oversee and continually evolve travel & fleet policies to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
* Resolve complex escalations for travel and fleet, providing expert solutions to senior stakeholders and teams.
* Deliver data-driven reports and audits, and champion lessons learned to improve safety and security.
* Lead system upgrades (such as Concur), pilot new initiatives and roll out training across the business.
* Drive sustainable mobility, including Scope 3 business travel objectives.
* Own strategic planning for our company fleet—policy, acquisition, maintenance, and disposals—while ensuring legal and internal compliance.
* Find smarter ways to manage costs, improve processes, and track performance using the latest fleet technology.
* Collaborate across our UK sites and share best practices globally.
Qualifications
* Experience in corporate travel or fleet management (operational, HR, procurement, or projects background welcome).
* Strong grasp of travel/expense policy, systems, and compliance.
* Great communicator, confident engaging with senior leaders, teams, and suppliers.
* Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to performance and spend.
* Project management ability—leading rollouts, process reviews, and training.
* Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
Ready to shape Thales mobility and create real value? Apply today.
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