Fleet Contract Manager

Provide technical expertise to manage, audit and monitor all third party partners and maximise vehicle availability and optimise Fleet Operating costs.
Provide In-depth knowledge in the areas of chassis, body, and electrical systems to assist/Improve vehicle design as part of the Fleet replacement program and delivery of the Fleet Strategy
Periodic Quality audits of our third-party Fleet Management and Vehicle Conversion partners to ensure best practice and fleet legislative compliance is maintained in line with St John Ambulance fleet policy.
Work on key projects, including vehicle design vehicle disposals, and procurement process and management
Please see the job description for more detail

Alongside being able to demonstrate our HEART values, you will,

Hold a qualification linked to the motor vehicle industry alongside a relevant professional membership or accreditation
Have previous experience of contract management of an outsourced fleet model
Have worked within a fleet or workshop environment in a technical or professional capacity
About The Role

You will

Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country's best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as 'everyday' health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people's lives.

We are looking for a Fleet Contract Manager to join our Fleet team and assume a key role in managing our outsourced fleet management provider. You can be based nationally for this role as you will be able to work in a hybrid way between home and a local office with some occasional travel required., This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,900 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.