Group Fleet & Asset Manager (HPL99) Chelmsford, England
Salary: GBP45000 - GBP45000 per annum
Horizon Group (consisting of Horizon Parking Ltd, AEJ Management Ltd, Gleneagles Project Services Ltd and PW Architectural Consultants Ltd), is a growing national business providing integrated parking, facilities management, project management, and architectural services across the UK. Supporting a diverse operational estate, the Group manages a significant portfolio of vehicles, equipment, sites, and business‑critical assets that enable our colleagues to deliver exceptional service to clients nationwide.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Group Fleet & Asset Manager to take ownership of our fleet of over 120 company lease / hire cars and vans, whilst leading the effective management, compliance, optimisation and lifecycle planning of fleet and wider operational assets and associated asset register across the organisation.
Reporting to the Group HR & Corporate Services Director, you will have overall responsibility for the management, performance and governance of the Group's vehicle fleet, operational assets, and wider estate‑related resources. You will ensure our fleet of over 120 vehicles remains safe, compliant, commercially efficient, and operationally effective, whilst working closely with colleagues across the business, suppliers, contractors, and leasing partners to continuously improve service delivery, cost control, and asset utilisation.
Beyond fleet management, you will take ownership of the Group's asset management framework, driving greater accountability, visibility and lifecycle planning across vehicles, equipment, and operational assets. You will play a key role in supporting business growth, enhancing operational resilience, and ensuring our estate and assets remain fit for purpose as the Group continues to expand.
This is a standalone role with end‑to‑end responsibility for the Group's fleet and asset management function. As the subject matter expert, you will be equally comfortable developing strategy, driving commercial and operational improvements, managing key supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance, whilst also overseeing the day‑to‑day administration and operational delivery required to keep the function running effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Group's fleet and asset management strategy, ensuring the effective provision of vehicles, equipment, and operational assets across multiple business divisions.
- Assume overall accountability for the performance, compliance, governance, and cost management of the Group's fleet of company vehicles.
- Manage vehicle procurement, replacement programmes, and lifecycle planning to ensure the fleet remains operationally effective and commercially sustainable.
- Oversee relationships with leasing companies, vehicle manufacturers, rental providers, insurers and other key suppliers, ensuring maximum value and service delivery.
- Monitor and control fleet expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve utilisation, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory and company requirements relating to vehicles, drivers, and fleet operations.
- Lead the Group's approach to driver compliance, risk management, licence verification, and vehicle governance.
- Oversee accident, incident, and claims management, working with insurers and suppliers to minimise disruption and financial exposure.
- Develop and maintain meaningful management information, performance metrics and reporting to support informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of the Group's asset management framework, ensuring robust control, tracking, and lifecycle management of operational assets.
- Manage and maintain the Group asset register, establishing clear accountability and governance for equipment and business‑critical assets.
- Oversee the procurement, deployment, maintenance, and replacement of operational assets including mobile devices, tablets, body‑worn cameras, fuel cards, and other business equipment.
- Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen fleet performance, asset utilisation, compliance, and colleague experience.
- Work collaboratively with operational leaders, IT, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to support business growth and evolving operational requirements.
Applicants must have previous hands‑on responsibility for managing a large company fleet. This is an essential requirement and applications without demonstrable fleet management experience will not be considered. You'll also have:
- Experience managing company cars, vans, and/or commercial vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle leasing, contract hire and fleet operations.
- Experience managing servicing, maintenance, repairs, and compliance.
- Experience managing fleet suppliers and external service providers.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify efficiencies and cost savings.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of managing operational assets alongside fleet.
- Knowledge of fleet management software.
- Experience within a multi‑site organisation.
- IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification.
- Understanding of ESG and sustainable fleet initiatives.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £45,000.00 per annum
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional Birthday Holiday
- Company Sick Pay (up to 10 days following 12 months' service)
- £35 per month mobile phone allowance
- HealthShield Healthcare Cash Plan
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to shape and develop a key Group function within a growing business.
