Strategic Fleet Manager in Oxford, Oxfordshire

STRATEGIC FLEET MANAGER - OXFORD - PERMANENT - UP TO £65,000.

ARM are working with a public sector organisation currently looking for a Strategic Fleet Manager to join them on a permanent basis, from their head office in Oxford. In this role, you will have responsibility for the overall management of the fleet within the council, including fleet & plant management, maintenance, policy management, budget responsibility and long term transition towards zero emissions vehicles and related development & integration requirements.

About You:

• Hold a current Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers.
• Educated to degree standard (Level 6 qualification level), preferably in a business management related degree.
• Current full UK driving licence.
• Experience of managing fleet requirements for a medium or large organisation and the development of fleet asset strategy.
• Commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of equal opportunities for all, in employment and the delivery of services.
• Ability to manage the financial and other resources within policy guidelines and budgetary expectations and familiarity with zero-based budgeting concepts.
• Experienced in managing large or multiple teams.
• Excellent understanding of vehicle and fleet related statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel programmes.
• Experienced in the use of digital fleet management systems.
• Experience of procurement in the public or private sectors.
• Society of Engineers membership MSOE MIRTE.

What you will be doing:

• Developing effective relationships, advising and influencing key stakeholders such as managers or partners across the wider county council, District and with other external partners.
• Delivering a challenging customer-focused service including managing a large team to meet defined performance indicators and business strategies.
• Formulation and development of fleet-related policies, processes and guidance.
• Managing relevant areas of finance and budget management to a high standard.
• Leading the development of and management the county's fleet asset strategy, including managing the fleet asset replacement programme and preparing associated annual revenue and finance forecasts.
• Hold the fleet operator licence on behalf of the county.
• Providing overall management and leadership for the preparations of new vehicle or vehicle-related contract specifications in liaison with all relevant stakeholders.
• To ensure that departmental business continuity arrangements are designed and implemented as necessary.
• To take a lead role in developing and implementing solutions that enable the county to meet its climate change ambitions.
• To ensure effective contract management for fleet-related contracts.
• To ensure efficient and effective management, in conjunction with service stakeholders, of the county's circa 400 vehicle fleet.

This is a full-time permanent role based from Oxford.

What you can expect in return:

• Salary up to £65,000 DoE
• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

For this role, you must already be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

For more information on this position, please contact Sam Derham at ARM on 02392458029 or email your CV and covering letter .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.