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VMS Administration Manager – Fixed Term ContractLocation: Birmingham City Council, Vehicle Maintenance Service – Birmingham, UK

Contract : Fixed Term Contract – until March 2026 (potential to be extended)

Grade : 5 – £41,511 – £49,764;

Consultation grade : subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working hours : 36.5 per week

Are you passionate about fleet management and sustainable travel solutions? Birmingham City Council is seeking a dynamic

VMS Administration Manager

to lead the Vehicle Management Service (VMS) office team. This role supports the efficient management of the Council’s fleet and staff business travel, ensuring legal compliance and the transition to electric vehicles. You’ll be at the heart of driving operational excellence, minimising vehicle downtime, and delivering fit-for-purpose travel solutions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the VMS administration team.

Manage fleet systems and ensure legal documentation compliance.

Act as a key point of contact for complex enquiries and complaints.

Support procurement, rollout, and maintenance of fleet vehicles.

Liaise with external suppliers and monitor service quality.

Contribute to fleet decarbonisation and climate targets.

Oversee financial processes within the team.

What We''re Looking ForEssential :

Full UK driving licence.

AFP membership or equivalent.

5+ years’ experience in fleet administration.

Supervisory experience in a fleet/travel function.

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel) and understanding of statutory fleet responsibilities.

Desirable :

BTEC Level 5 in Management or equivalent.

Progress on AFP Fleet Vehicle Management Pathway.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application; this is required for shortlisting. Applications without a CV cannot be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. If you require reasonable adjustments or support during your application, please let us know.

For informal enquiries please contact: resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Additional InformationJob Description and Person Specification: We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. Submit your application promptly to be considered.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Human Resources Services

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