Depot Assurance Manager

The main purpose of this role will be to manage the Depot Assurance Team as part of the wider Risk and Assurance department to provide assurance and strategic direction. This will include scoping and delivering the depot assurance plan as agreed by the Audit & Risk Committee by coordinating the team of Depot Assurance Auditors to ensure that all audits are delivered effectively and within budget. You will be overseeing the quality of the work performed by the Depot Assurance Team and providing training, where required, to upskill the team. This role will also include delivery of depot audits to support the delivery of the depot assurance plan, from time to time, including:

• Asset existence and management of assets,
• Conformity with business processes in line with company procedures,
• Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security compliance,
• Review of training records, and
• Review of effective use of depot management systems.
You will be responsible for provide assurance for accreditations to ISO and OHSAS standards and in line with the principles of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA). You will lead on the support and facilitation of the Speedy depot assurance process including the writing and review of key policies, procedures, and templates in collaboration with the wider Risk & Assurance team using forward-thinking data analysis to improve this process, where relevant. You will oversee the management of depot assurance actions including regular review, providing support to management and reporting. You will support the timely and accurate reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance for onward reporting to the Executive Team, Board and Audit & Risk Committee. You will also be required to attendance at key senior management meetings to offer advice and insight on arising risks in the business, existing governance processes and business improvement.


• Previous experience of either managing a depot (or similar) or auditing multiple locations. This may include management of safety procedures, handling of equipment, asset inspection, use of IT systems and related processes, and adhering to company policies.
• Experience of managing a team of individuals with sound people management skills and the personality to motivate and inspire with proven leadership skills.
• A good general understanding and knowledge of hire equipment or similar experience, preferred.
• Excellent practiced knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel essential and knowledge of the use of a depot management system, or similar. Experience of the management of large volumes of data and data management tools, preferred.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to depot locations to perform audits.
• IOSH accreditation in Health and Safety and LQRA or equivalent audit training, preferred, and otherwise enthusiastic about working towards relevant qualifications as the role requires.
• Can identify and articulate the key risks and controls of a business demonstrating excellent communication skills. Has good knowledge of process control including application of policies and procedures.
• Shows intelligence and pragmatism in developing commercially viable solutions. Adaptable to change showing strong pragmaticism in an ever-evolving business.
• Can build effective working relationships with senior management demonstrating confidence.
• Writes accurate, well-presented reports for senior management.
• Ability to escalate key actions and risks to senior management and the Head of Risk & Assurance, where relevant.
• Demonstrates tenacity in the face of challenge.
• Strong team player with the vision to work together to deliver the best outcomes for the team.
• Good planning and organising skills essential, able to demonstrate ability to work to strict deadlines to produce reports and results.
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver
  
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We are looking for an experienced Depot Assurance Manager. This will be someone who thrives on challenge and working in a constantly changing and evolving environment. At Speedy, we need motivated people who are ready to bring their whole self to work and give it their all in a fast-paced team committed to being the best!, Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities. Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group. Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible. Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance. https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

What we offer:
• Monthly cash car allowance or company car
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health Cover
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers.
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• Vita - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management