Head of Fleet

Head of Fleet

Location: UK - flexible with some travel to UK sites required.

Salary: £55,206 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus ILW for London (£DOE).

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Job Overview

Provide strategic leadership, subject matter expertise and operational oversight of the British Red Cross (BRC) fleet management function, ensuring the fleet supports organisational strategy effectively, safely and sustainably. Drive performance, value, compliance and innovation across the fleet portfolio while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of a comprehensive fleet strategy and new operating model that aligns with the organisation's objectives and supports improved delivery of services, bringing consistency of practice to diverse fleet operations.
• Optimise a fleet of vehicles across health, crisis response, retail and CEMAS, improving service levels, defining vehicle lifecycle, specifications, lease v buy decisions and driving initiatives to derive greater value and reduce organisational risk.
• Develop, monitor and report on fleet SLA and KPIs. Lead the development of data and reporting to internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements (driver safety, emissions, insurance).
• Act as the primary liaison with the fleet management partner, developing and monitoring performance against agreed SLA.
• Communicate and manage the transition and ongoing relationship with internal users for all fleet activity (drivers, service representatives and staff volunteers).
• Identify and implement opportunities for fleet optimisation, including vehicle technology, EV transition and predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management and operations, ideally within emergency services, charity or public sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic, organisation wide initiatives and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of UK transport regulations, compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
• Strong understanding and experience of outsourced service models and contract management.
• Experience with electric vehicle (EV) transition and sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with telematics, vehicle technology, fleet analytics and digital fleet platforms.
• Experience of leadership through significant organisational change.
• Fleet management qualification and/or registration of professional body or equivalent.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) and Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 23:59 hrs on Thursday 22 January 2026 with interviews to follow.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK based roles. The British Red Cross values diversity and maintains an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers and Young Staff Network.

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