Head of Transport Avonmouth, England
Job description
Based at: Nova Way, Avonmouth
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Hay 3 (£47,573 - £51,606) per annum
Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 29th August 2023
An opportunity has arisen to join Avon Fire & Rescue Service as Head of Transport within our Service Delivery Support Directorate. The Head of Transport will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise within the Fleet Department and wider organisation. This department provide a critical role within the Service ensuring vehicles, appliances and operational equipment are procured, serviced, repaired and maintained to the required standards to enable Avon Fire & Rescue Service to protect the communities we serve.
The role requires leadership skills and the ability to support a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and customer service. You will lead and support the team and ensure appropriate systems and processes are introduced and embedded to deliver effective service delivery through robust performance, data and financial management. You will have a good awareness of appropriate legislation and risk assessments and ensure robust records are maintained to evidence compliance. You must have experience of preparing technical specifications for vehicles and the ability to design or specify transport related engineering solutions to meet operational requirements.
You will be the subject matter expert within the Service and involved in providing technical advice and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Board and other stakeholders. This is a broad and interesting role working alongside the Senior Leadership Team. You will have significant influence and the ability to drive forward change, innovation and improvements.
To be considered for this position you must have experience of preparing technical specifications for vehicles and plant. You must have significant contract, project, performance and financial management experience. You must also have people leadership experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively including performance/change management, and actively contributing towards a positive workplace culture of continuous improvement.
In return, we will offer you 27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays), enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, and access to our Cycle to Work scheme.
To see the full duties of the role and candidate criteria required please see the job description provided.
How to apply:
The job description and application is available to download on our website https://www.yesyoucan.careers/. Once you have read the job description please complete the application form telling us how you meet the requirements of the role - tell us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, and provide examples wherever you can. The information you give us will assist us in our shortlisting process.
Completed applications must be submitted to Human Resources, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Police & Fire Headquarters, PO Box 37, Valley Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8JJ by the closing date and time. Alternatively, you can email your application to [email protected]. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please quote job reference number 3850 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities
