Fleet Operations Coordinator

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Fleet Operations Coordinator to join our Sport & Active Wellness team and manage our extensive boat fleet at Oxford Brookes University’s Boat Club.

Reporting to the Head of Rowing and working closely with the Lead Men’s & Women’s Rowing Coaches, you’ll act as the hands-on technical lead for the maintenance, repair and logistical management of OBU’s world-class rowing fleet and equipment.

You would be responsible for ensuring all fleet, trailers, safety launches and outboards are maintained to elite-level standards and are fully compliant with insurance and safety regulations. Working with the rowing staff team, you will lead the complex transport logistics for domestic and international training and competitions, serving as the programme’s primary driver and safety officer. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of the world’s most successful boat clubs whilst supporting our vision to help every member of the Oxford Brookes Boat club community move, succeed and belong.

About the Team

Sport & Active Wellness (SAW) is a newly formed Directorate responsible for delivering an outstanding and inclusive sporting experience for students, staff and the wider community.

We bring together performance, participation, wellbeing and facility services to support all levels of activity. You will join a creative, fast-paced and supportive team that thrives on enterprising creativity and a shared "Generosity of Spirit" to enhance the student experience. 

What will I be doing?

• Technical Fleet Management & Maintenance: Providing overall responsibility for the cleaning, maintenance and repairs in line with scheduling.
• Logistics, Transport & Administration: Act as the lead driver and coordinator for fleet logistics for camps and competitions, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Boathouse Operations & Safety: Work with wider University colleagues to ensure compliance with relevant insurance policies and boathouse operations, and act as Safety Officer for the club completing safety audits as required for British Rowing.
• Vehicle & Launch Management: Oversee the maintenance, servicing and compliance of the University’s towing vehicles and safety launches.
• Financial & Resource Management: Lead on the purchasing of new assets, maintaining accurate records and databases of all assets, and oversee the purchasing of day-to-day fuel, emergency repairs, etc.

What skills do I need?

• Full driving licence with vast experience of towing fleet
• Hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate
• Expertise in minor boat repairs (carbon / composite)
• Experience in managing inventories and equipment
• Experience of telemetry systems and equipment (how to set up and fix)
• Experience in logistical planning and coordination at competitions
• Excellent verbal and communication skills. 

About the Location

Primarily based at our Cholsey Boathouse near Wallingford, you’ll be surrounded by stunning Oxfordshire countryside and woodland, with two boathouses and ample parking and storage, with access to 4x4 vehicles. You may at times be required at Brookes’ Centre for Sport at the Headington Campus, where you’ll experience a vibrant and welcoming working environment at the heart of Oxford Brookes University. The distance from the University to the Boathouse is approximately 30 minutes by car.

This post is a full-time, permanent contract. If you have any queries, please contact Ali Brown, Head of Rowing, (abrown@brookes.ac.uk).

Interviews will take place towards the end of the week commencing 17th August.

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