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Fleet Transformation Officer
City of Wolverhampton Council
Salary - £44,075.00 - £49,282.00 (Grade 7)
Hours - 37 hours
Contract type - Full time, permanent
Work Style - Flexible: working from home with 2 days in a council location.
Help Shape the Future of Wolverhampton's Fleet
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation and delivering meaningful change?
City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Fleet Transformation Officer to help shape the future of our fleet and transport operations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading fleet decarbonisation and transformation projects.
- Researching and evaluating alternative fuels, EVs and other low-emission technologies.
- Supporting the development and delivery of the Council's Fleet Replacement Strategy.
- Producing business cases, data analysis and recommendations to support investment decisions.
- Working with operational services to understand fleet requirements and procure effective solutions.
- Identifying funding opportunities, industry developments and emerging technologies.
- Monitoring fuel usage, supporting audit readiness and improving operational efficiency.
- Developing innovative approaches that enhance sustainability, value for money and service delivery.
About You
We are looking for someone who can combine technical knowledge with strategic thinking and project delivery skills.
You will have:
- Experience delivering change, improvement or transformation projects.
- Knowledge of fleet, transport, engineering, sustainability or similar operational environments.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Experience developing business cases and supporting investment decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- An interest in low and zero-emission technologies, alternative fuels and environmental sustainability.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the Council's fleet and transport operations.
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You'll be at the forefront of fleet innovation, helping to reduce emissions, improve efficiency and support frontline services across the city.
Join us and play a key role in creating a cleaner, greener and more modern fleet service for Wolverhampton.
For further information, please contact Peter Cooper (Peter.Cooper@wolverhampton.gov.uk)
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Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
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Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
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