Salary - £133,000 - £181,000. Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. Location - This role is based at our Bracknell Head Office with expectation to travel nationally as required. Interviews - are likely to take place week commencing 31st March Key responsibilities Championing transport as an asset, the Head of Transport will ensure continuous improvement in standards of safety and compliance across the Distribution network, through the ongoing development and progression of the Central Transport function, incorporating the future fleet strategy, vehicle maintenance and Driver development. The role will identify synergies and transport integration opportunities across different areas of the business as well as influence future legislation through lobbying as appropriate. The role will lead, define and implement the alternative fuel approach for the Partnership, ensuring that this supports and enables the carbon reduction and sustainability strategy for the business. They will be a champion for developing and adopting new technologies to improve the delivery process, including exploring the use of hydrogen vehicles, optimising trailer design, and implementing innovative in-cab technologies as well as developing ESG policies. As a proven leader, they will empower their teams through professional development and inclusive leadership, cultivating future leaders in Transport Operational Excellence. Essential skills/experience you’ll need Significant experience working in a senior operational position within logistics/supply chain/ fulfilment Experience in implementing planned maintenance regimes and fleet replacement schemes Experience of leading large, diverse and geographically spread teams Experienced in leading large scale commercial fleet negotiations A commercial mind, able to identify opportunities and articulate their financial impact to create powerful business cases Able to establish strong cross-functional working relationships as a basis for influencing and aligning plans Project/business leadership with a track record of implementing transformational change LI-HEADOFFICE LI- SH1 LI-HYBRID LI-REMOTE