Head of Fleet & compliance UK

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.

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