Fleet and Travel Manager

Location: Crawley United KingdomIn fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK we research develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace Defence Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours job sharing home working or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Fleet and Travel Manager Thales UKRole location: Any Thales UK SiteThales UK is looking for a Fleet and Travel Manager for an exciting new role. Youll lead the strategy and operations for our national travel programme and fleet of over 600 vehicles managing a significant external spend of 25m and supporting employees across the UK.What youll do:Oversee and continually evolve travel & fleet policies to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.Resolve complex escalations for travel and fleet providing expert solutions to senior stakeholders and teams.Deliver data-driven reports and audits and champion lessons learned to improve safety and security.Lead system upgrades (such as Concur) pilot new initiatives and roll out training across the business.Drive sustainable mobility including Scope 3 business travel objectives.Own strategic planning for our company fleetpolicy acquisition maintenance and disposalswhile ensuring legal and internal compliance.Find smarter ways to manage costs improve processes and track performance using the latest fleet technology.Collaborate across our UK sites and share best practices globally.What youll bring:Experience in corporate travel or fleet management (operational HR procurement or projects background welcome).Strong grasp of travel/expense policy systems and compliance.Great communicator confident engaging with senior leaders teams and suppliers.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to performance and spend.Project management abilityleading rollouts process reviews and training.Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.Ready to shape Thales mobility and create real value Apply today#LI-SW1In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here apply nowRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Microsoft Outlook,Vehicle Maintenance,Dispatching,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Fleet Management,Operating Systems,Leadership Experience,Logistics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1