Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Location: Pity Me, Durham / Hybrid working
Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum + up to 10% bonus + car allowance + private medical insurance
About the Role
We are looking for a Fleet Strategy and Operations Manager to shape the future of our fleet operations. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Partnerships, you will lead the development and delivery of a fleet strategy that ensures our vehicles, suppliers, systems, and processes are safe, compliant, cost‑effective, and fit for the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction across fleet governance, Operator Licence compliance, fleet investment planning, supplier management, and sustainability initiatives.
- Balance operational needs with long‑term strategic priorities, driving continuous improvement and value for money.
- Lead the transition to a more sustainable fleet, including the adoption of electric vehicles and lower‑emission transport solutions.
- Oversee fleet lifecycle management, capital investment programmes, supplier performance and compliance.
- Maintain protection from regulatory, financial and reputational risk.
About You
- Experienced and commercially minded fleet leader with a strong track record of strategic fleet management, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
- Significant experience in fleet strategy, vehicle specification, lifecycle planning, and fleet performance management.
- Sound understanding of Operator Licence requirements and related legislation.
- Willingness to obtain a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Goods National, or already hold one.
- Experience managing fleet investment programmes, developing business cases, and making evidence‑based decisions that optimise cost, performance and operational effectiveness.
- Confidence working with senior leaders, suppliers, and external stakeholders, translating complex operational, commercial and compliance matters into clear strategic recommendations.
- Strong commercial acumen, financial awareness, and supplier management experience to drive value through effective partnerships and sound decision‑making.
- Collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership style, embracing innovation, championing high standards, and passion for building a modern, sustainable, efficient fleet operation.
- Integrity, results focus, and the ability to influence positive change and deliver lasting impact.
- Will be required to undergo DBS check prior to employment.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Company pension scheme with double match of contributions up to an employer match of 11 %.
- Free access to local attractions.
- A fantastic discount scheme with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
- Award‑winning “Living Well” wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family.
- Support with sustainable travel – salary‑sacrifice cars and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Financial wellbeing support – community savings scheme, financial education and low‑cost loans through Salary Finance.
- 4 × Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
- Support with development – interest‑free qualification loan and paid professional body subscription.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work. Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of personal characteristics. We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal‑opportunity employer.
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