Head of Transport Compliance

Company DescriptionFollowing years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.Company Overview Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK's best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive... A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!Job DescriptionDue to continued growth, we are now seeking a Head of Transport Compliance to join our Senior Management team at our Rugby site. As the Head of Transport Compliance, you will have responsibility to ensure that all the transport operations across Stobart's comply fully with the relevant legislative requirements. You will keep abreast of legislative proposals and consultations ensuring Stobart are both represented and prepared for any changes.This is a full time, permanent position Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader.Job responsibilities of Head of Transport Compliance include:Develop our transport legal compliance polices and processes in line with our ISO9001 accreditation.Develop and deploy effective transport governance and review processes at all levels of our business.Act as the approved signatory on behalf of Stobart Ltd. Through your team manage all Operator licence applications, amendments, Transport Manager Applications along with any other o licence system requirements.Oversee our central legal compliance system. Work with system users and other system partners to ensure we are always striving for excellence in its operation.Work in collaboration with our fleet providers and fleet maintenance providers to ensure alignment with our o licence commitments as well as legislative obligations.Through your team lead on both internal and external compliance audits ensuring consistency in application and operational engagement.Oversee targeted improvement actions to address any shortfalls.Liaise with Traffic Commissioners, DVSA, the police and any other authority in relation to transport legal Compliance.Support and develop the Stobart transport operational teams in relation to legal compliance.Full ownership for preparing and managing the central transport legal compliance budget.Ensure financial probity and value for the Stobart pound is obtained through our compliance systems.Liaise with our central IT teams on the contracts for our Compliance systems.Accountable for the leadership and development of your teams including implementation and delivery of the people agenda.Overall responsibility for People KPI's including attendance and attrition.Responsible for developing direct reports and teams, creating succession plans in order to grow talent from within and using tools provided to manage talent within the business.Supports and continually encourages personal development and actively promotes importance of development.Recognises underperformance and is able to coach and develop individuals to ensure performance improvement.Interface with the legal team to validate any formal correspondence to the authorities.Interface with the central training team to develop tailored compliance training.Collaborate with the Operations directors and General Managers to share best practice.Support the implementation of business operational strategy through the delivery of change projects.Seeks and regularly reviews the company strategy and objectives and ensures Transport Compliance function is aligned to Sector and individual objectives.Works collaboratively alongside the other Senior Managers to maximise business unit and company-wide results.QualificationsTo apply for the role of Head of Transport Compliance, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:TM National and international CPCComprehensive knowledge of Transport Law. IT Literate including Microsoft word, excel and outlook.Proven experience of working within a Senior Management Transport role.Proven track record in Transport and Logistics Industry.Proven experience of leading and managing a team.Proven experience in improving Legal compliance in a large transport company.Ideally be a member of a professional chartered Transport body, EG CILT, SOE5 + years experience in a similar position.Excellent organisation and communication skillsDemonstrable knowledge of multi-site Transport Operations, legislation and working best practices.Strategic awareness.Additional InformationAs part of our drive to make Stobart's a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlementPrivate Medical Cover - This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via BupaCar Allowance Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contributionLife Assurance - x 2 your annual salaryWellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a yearEye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glassesReward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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