Head of FLEET (Fleet Liaison Engineering Equipment Team) – London Fire Brigade

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for an experienced strategic leader to become our Head of FLEET. Reporting to the Deputy Assistant Commissioner, the postholder will provide leadership, governance and professional oversight of the Brigade’s fleet, operational equipment and associated infrastructure, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, operationally available and fit for purpose to support frontline service delivery.

The Fleet Liaison Engineering & Equipment Team (F.L.E.E.T) is responsible for managing one of the largest and most complex emergency service fleet portfolios in Europe. The team works closely with operational colleagues, suppliers and strategic partners to ensure London Fire Brigade’s vehicles and equipment continue to meet the demands of a modern fire and rescue service.

Applicants will need to demonstrate significant experience of leading fleet, engineering, transport, asset management or operational support services within a complex, safety-critical environment, together with experience of contract management, engineering assurance, governance, commercial decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

You will work collaboratively with operational departments, procurement, finance, contractors and external stakeholders to deliver innovation, value for money and continuous improvement, ensuring fleet and equipment solutions are aligned with operational requirements and support service delivery outcomes.

The role includes oversight of major fleet-related programmes, contract performance, asset specification, customer engagement and supplier management. You will also represent the Brigade at regional and national forums, including the Transport Officers Group (TOG) and relevant NFCC fleet groups.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates.

This full-time role is based at Union Street with hybrid home working and involves occasional travel to LFB fire stations, Ruislip Workshops, Croydon Operational Support Centre (OSC) and strategic partner locations.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.