Commercial and Fleet Logistics Manager

As the Commercial and Fleet Logistics Manager, you will oversee West Sussex County Council’s vehicle fleet and maintenance contracts, ensuring efficient operation and utilisation across multiple service areas.

To deliver vehicle and equipment management and maintenance services that support community strategies in West Sussex, you will strategically lead the:

• Maintenance team,

• Fleet Contracts and Procurement team,

• Fleet Support and Resource Team,

You will also engage with WSCC procurement and other stakeholders to maximise commercial opportunities for fleet services across the County Council.

What we need from you, For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Matt Cook, Deputy Chief Fire Officer at .

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .

Does this role sound like your next role? Apply now! Please follow the links below upload your CV and attach a cover letter explaining how you meet the key skills in the job description.

WSFRS is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

Safeguarding Statement

WSFRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment. As such this, role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Fire & Rescue Service roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent held in the UK or overseas) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands. As part of the application process you will be required to list the dates and details of any sentences if applicable. The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying (please refer to the Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for more information).

Legislation enables Fire & Rescue Services to be eligible for a Standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for employees of their Service, including volunteers. You are also required to inform us of any pending or incomplete investigations of a safeguarding nature that are ongoing, or that arise during this period of application and pre-employment. A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals, and example scenarios can be found here

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• Ability to lead strategically, establish clear service area plans, provide expert technical and management advice, and exercise sound judgment to define, resolve problems, and identify solutions independently, impacting broader services.

• Research and planning abilities to create innovative service solutions, paired with entrepreneurial skills to develop long-term income generation strategies.

• Communication skills to persuade, negotiate or influence within or outside the organisations to achieve challenging /sensitive objectives and ensure implementation of solutions.

• Sound partnership working skills.

• Effective people management and performance management skills with the ability to lead and inspire, providing direction and support to individuals and teams.

• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing successful strategies for the generation of savings/income from partnerships across local government or commercial organisations.

• Experience of managing a budget and contributing to financially related decisions on high level spending.

• Experience working in a multi-agency partnership environment.

• Experience of supporting initiatives in a political environment.

Reward and benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

• A competitive salary.

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).

• A generous pension scheme.

• A strong supportive management team who champions continual professional development.

• Access to an online learning portal with a variety of different modules.

• A range of discounts including Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and more.

• Free access to employee assistant programmes.

• Gym membership discount.

• A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.