Leasing Team leader in Chippenham

Vehicle Acquisition Team Leader – Holman

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Vehicle Acquisition Team Leader to join our growing team here at Holman UK.

Role Overview

• Job Role: Vehicle Acquisition Team Leader
• Location: Chippenham HQ (Hybrid working available)
• Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
• Contract: Permanent
• Department Focus: Vehicle acquisition, production scheduling, team supervision, and quality assurance

Key Responsibilities

• Effective Team Management, including but not limited to;
• Lead and coach the team to meet KPIs and deliver high-quality service.
• Fostering an open environment where constructive feedback is actively encouraged, thoroughly considered and acted upon.
• Communicating constantly and consistently – sharing department and company activities and goals to build understanding and engagement.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Complete direct report back-to-work interviews.
• Work with counterparts in other departments to promote effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Act as a first line escalation support to the vehicle acquisition team.
• Manage team workload prioritization.
• Prepare and present reporting data related to the team.
• Act as the department’s representative in cross-functional meetings.
• Manage short and long term projects, and special assignments.
• Effectively manage time and relationships, sometimes managing conflicting priorities.
• Deal with a variety of situations with diplomacy whilst remaining calm.
• Ensure exceptional vehicle ordering experience and internal customer satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years in automotive, truck-based, or manufacturing environments.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of fleet management and/or leasing industry is a plus (training provided).

Benefits

Work-Life Balance & Wellness:

• 26 days off a year + Bank Holidays.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Free onsite bi-weekly yoga.
• Free onsite massage with qualified therapist.

Financial Security:

• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Bonus Scheme.

On the Road:

• Free Parking.

Growth & Recognition:

• Career Development Support with training and opportunities for advancement.
• Fun seasonal events and social opportunities.
• Long Service Awards to celebrate milestones.
• Leadership Recognition like the Joseph Holman Award for standout performance.

The Need-to-Know Parts

• You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.
• You must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as \’spent\’. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment, but they must be declared at the point of application.
• Please also be aware we do not provide visa sponsorship for any of our positions advertised.

Holman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.