Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.
While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.
The Group Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic management, operational efficiency, and compliance of the company’s car fleet across Group Support Centre and multiple divisions. This role ensures maintenance, and utilisation of the company car fleet while maintaining safety, sustainability, regulatory and policy compliance. In addition, the role will support the Group Procurement team to achieve cost effective procurement and manage suppliers.
You will:
- Fleet Strategy & Planning:
- Develop and implement fleet policies, procedures, and long-term strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Forecast fleet requirements and manage lifecycle planning for company cars.
- Stay up to date with legislation changes and communicate the impacts to the business.
- Procurement & Vendor Management:
- Negotiate with suppliers for vehicle acquisition, leasing, and repair contracts.
- Ensure cost optimisation and quality standards in supplier relationships.
- Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and safety regulations across the whole of the company car fleet.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to the Car policy.
- Maintain Driving Licence and Grey Fleet compliance.
- Manage insurance, licensing, and documentation for all vehicles.
- Operational Management:
- Oversee maintenance schedules, repairs, and inspections to minimise downtime.
- Budget & Cost Control:
- Prepare and manage fleet budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyse total cost of ownership and recommend improvements.
- Sustainability & Innovation:
- Drive initiatives for reducing carbon footprint, including EV adoption and fuel efficiency programs.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop fleet management teams across regions.
- Provide training and guidance on compliance, safety, and operational excellence.