Build and Compliance Officer
Help Shape the Future of Police Fleet Operations
Are you looking for a role where your expertise can directly support frontline policing?
We are seeking a Build and Compliance Officer to join our Transport Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, procuring and delivering vehicles that meet the evolving demands of modern policing. You will collaborate with operational policing teams, procurement specialist and vehicle suppliers to develop vehicles that are safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose, whilst demonstrating excellent value-for-money. From supporting the transition to electric vehicles through to overseeing specialist vehicle conversions, you will help ensure our fleet remains fit for purpose both now and in the future.
What You'll Be Doing
As the technical lead for vehicle design and compliance, you will ensure that our vehicle builds meet legislative and operational requirements. You will work closely with frontline policing teams to understand how vehicles are deployed in real-world environments, translating operational requirements into effective vehicle specifications. You will also manage key elements of the procurement and conversion process, ensuring vehicles are delivered to specification, on-time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Delivery Manager for Transport Services in delivering the Constabulary's annual vehicle replacement programme of approximately 150 to 200 vehicles.
- Develop a detailed understanding of the challenges facing modern policing and use this knowledge to design and deliver operationally effective vehicle solutions.
- Build strong working relationships with frontline officers, staff and stakeholders to understand vehicle requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drive innovation in vehicle design, responding to emerging operational demands, changing crime trends and fleet electrification.
- Work closely with regional procurement teams to develop tender specifications and evaluate supplier submissions.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and specifications for the range of vehicles operated by the Constabulary.
- Develop effective partnerships with vehicle conversion providers, communicating build requirements and monitoring delivery from initial design through to final handover.
- Conduct regular supplier visits to monitor build quality, manage project milestones and ensure agreed delivery schedules are achieved.
- Inspect, quality assure and formally sign off prototype and production vehicle builds to ensure compliance with specifications and operational requirements.
- Create and maintain fleet records, ensuring technical vehicle information is accurately recorded within fleet management systems.
Additional Responsibilities
The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role.
Qualifications and Experience.
Essential
- You will be a proactive and organised professional with strong technical knowledge and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
- You will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of vehicle-related legislation, compliance requirements and/or public sector procurement processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather information, assess options and make informed recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
- Holder of a full UK Category B (manual) driving licence, with a willingness to undertake and successfully complete a police driving assessment to become a Force authorised driver.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Recent experience working in a frontline emergency services environment is highly desirable.
What We Can Offer You
We recognise the skills and expertise required to deliver a modern and effective police fleet. In return, we offer an attractive package of financial, wellbeing and professional development benefits, including:
- Competitive salary based on a 37-hour working week.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions typically around 28%.
- Genuine job satisfaction through work that directly supports frontline policing.
- Opportunities to lead innovative fleet and vehicle projects.
- Fully funded qualifications relevant to the role.
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Company-provided laptop and equipment.
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing access to counselling, legal advice, fitness support, personal coaching and health assessments.
- Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
Additional Information
Working Hours
The role is based on a 37-hour working week. Working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate and are typically worked between standard business hours. National travel will be required to visit suppliers, conversion partners and operational locations.
Reporting Line
The Build and Compliance Officer reports directly to the Delivery Manager, Transport Services.
Recruitment Timeline
Shortlisting: Friday 23rd October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd November 2026
Join Us
This is an opportunity to influence the future of police fleet operations, work on innovative vehicle projects and make a meaningful contribution to keeping our communities safe. If you have the technical expertise, project management skills and drive to deliver high-quality solutions, we would love to hear from you.
