Dekra Automotive Ltd

Business Development Manager H&S Consultancy Location : UK-based with up to 50% UK & international travel Salary : £75,000 £90,000 DOE + Commission + Car Allowance Contract : Full-time, Permanent Benefits : 25 days holiday + BH, holiday buy/sell, private medical, pension, referral bonus, EV salary sacrifice, EAP, eye test vouchers Shape the Future of Organisational Safety with a Global Leader At DEKRA, safety is more than a service, it s our purpose. Part of a global organisation of 49,000+ employees across 60+ countries, we help organisations in high-hazard, safety-critical and complex environments prevent incidents, protect lives, and build safer, more reliable operations. We re now looking for a Business Development Manager who specialises in Health & Safety, lives and breathes safety consultancy, and who can partner with clients at the most senior levels to improve culture, behaviours, organisational reliability and operational risk performance. If you re motivated by meaningful work that genuinely makes workplaces safer and you want to sell solutions that change how organisations think, act and operate you ll thrive here! As our Business Development Manager, you ll be the face of DEKRA s Organisational Safety & Reliability portfolio. This is a strategic, consultative role where you ll work closely with C-suite leaders, HSE Directors, and Operational Excellence teams to diagnose organisational challenges and shape programmes that enhance: • Safety culture • Leadership behaviours • Organisational learning • Human reliability • High-hazard risk reduction • Safety management system performance You won t just sell you ll advise, influence and guide, becoming a trusted consultant to clients who operate in environments where safety cannot be compromised. What You ll Be Doing • Lead business development across the Organisational Safety & Reliability portfolio, focusing on high-hazard, safety-critical and operationally complex industries. • Build deep, influential relationships with clients understanding their safety challenges, culture, maturity and strategic goals. • Identify, shape and convert new business opportunities into impactful consultancy programmes. • Manage long, complex sales cycles with senior and C-suite stakeholders. • Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline, delivering against agreed revenue targets. • Prepare proposals and quotations for complex, multi-phase consultancy programmes. • Work collaboratively with internal safety consultants, psychologists, human factors specialists and technical experts to build client-focused solutions. • Expand DEKRA s reach by diversifying the client portfolio and introducing new service lines where appropriate. • Represent DEKRA externally through professional client interactions, thought leadership and occasional conference speaking engagements. What You ll Bring • 7+ years experience in consultative sales, ideally within H&S consultancy, high-hazard sectors, engineering, human factors, or safety-critical environments. • Proven success selling complex, high-value transformation programmes to senior and C-suite leaders. • Demonstrable experience influencing organisational or behavioural safety change. • Strong stakeholder engagement, advisory, negotiation and communication skills. • A strategic mind with the credibility to advise senior leaders on organisational safety and performance challenges. • Ability to navigate long sales cycles and manage opportunities worth £1m+. • Highly collaborative, proactive, resilient and driven. • Degree or equivalent experience desirable. Why Join DEKRA • Work with a brand recognised globally for safety excellence. • Make a real impact helping organisations improve culture, behaviours and risk performance. • Join a highly knowledgeable team of behavioural scientists, risk experts, HSE consultants and organisational psychologists. • Benefit from a supportive culture where your ideas, expertise and ambition are valued. • Enjoy a market-leading salary, commission structure and career development opportunities. Apply Today If you re passionate about organisational safety and ready to help clients achieve higher reliability, stronger leadership and safer operations click APPLY now! Let s make work safer, together. No agencies please.

Automotive Compliance Support Analyst Location : Remote / Home Based with Limited UK Travel Salary : £30,000 £33,000 per annum DOE Contract : Permanent, Full time Benefits : 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). About Us We are DEKRA Automotive, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning the automotive, oil and gas, insurance, and chemical and process safety industries. Step into the world of luxury. Join DEKRA Automotive Ltd as an Automotive Brand Compliance Specialist and help uphold the exceptional standards of one of our prestigious global automotive clients, whilst enjoying the flexibility and balance of working from home. This opportunity is designed for talented professionals who seek a home-based role for personal reasons and want to be part of a luxury automotive brand, collaborating with like-minded peers. You ll play a key part in ensuring client brand integrity, supporting their retailers, and identifying emerging trends in compliance. As our Automotive Brand Compliance Specialist you will be responsible for: • Analysing retailer vehicle order data, investigating activities for non-compliance, and preparing clear, insightful reports for the client. • Using internal and external resources to dig deeper into findings and build robust, evidence-based portfolios for each case. • Communicating with the retailer network to resolve queries, provide support, and issue guidance or corrective actions through approachable and expert advice. • Presenting findings clearly to the client and lead virtual training sessions for retailer managers on due diligence and best practice, primarily via Microsoft Teams. • Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to champion a culture of compliance and premium customer service, using empathy, emotional intelligence, and polished communication at every stage. • Leveraging modern technology to maintain and update living documents, workflows, and client-facing presentations. Skills and Knowledge Required to Thrive Here: • Excellent analytical and organisational skills, taking personal pride in producing accurate and detailed reports. • Modern communication skills, confident presenting online, building rapport remotely, and collaborating in a virtual setting. • Intermediate tech proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); open to using new digital tools as the role evolves. • Genuine interest in compliance, with the ability to balance persuasive support with compliance standards. • Have a very positive and proactive approach to daily working requirements and be able to self-manage and contribute to achieving all programme-specific service level agreement elements. If the prospect of representing a luxury automotive brand while enjoying the benefits of flexible, remote work appeals to you, we invite you to join our team. Share your expertise, and let s work together to maintain brand-specific compliance standards. No agencies please.

Inspections Operations Manager Cosmetic Inspection Services Location : Hybrid Home, Field & Office Contract : Full-time, Permanent Salary : Competitive, DOE + Benefits DEKRA Automotive is a global leader in safety and quality, employing over 49,000 people across more than 60 countries! The Role We are now looking for an experienced Inspections Operations Manager to lead and support our Cosmetic Vehicle Inspection Services team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with motor trade and leadership experience who thrives on building client relationships, driving performance, and managing high-performing inspection teams. As Inspections Operations Manager, you will: • Lead, mentor and develop our Cosmetic Vehicle Inspector team. • Manage inspection quality control and ensure accuracy, providing feedback to continuously improve performance. • Build strong partnerships with key clients, attending review meetings (in person and via Teams) to develop services and identify growth opportunities. • Oversee daily operations for key accounts, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met. • Work closely with admin, finance, and business development colleagues to deliver seamless service. • Manage invoicing, expenses approval, and operational reporting. • Support wider inspection services, including providing cover for Mechanical Vehicle Inspections during holidays. About You To succeed in this role, you ll bring: • Proven motor trade experience, ideally with cosmetic/bodyshop or repair background (MET, PDR, SMART repair knowledge beneficial). • Demonstrable leadership and team management experience. • Good commercial awareness with budget and P&L experience desirable. • Strong client-facing and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term relationships. • Organised, structured, and results-driven approach. • Understanding of Audatex and/or VDA qualifications would be an advantage (not essential). Why DEKRA • Work with a respected global brand in safety, quality and inspection. • Competitive salary package (DOE). • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. • Pension contribution scheme. • Private healthcare, eye test vouchers, and employee assistance programme. • Opportunities for career progression and professional development. • Collaborative, supportive culture built on DEKRA s values of Safety, Integrity, Team Spirit, Customer Orientation and Entrepreneurship. If you re an experienced manager with a background in the motor trade and a passion for quality, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with DEKRA Automotive! No agencies please.

Audi Used Car Area Sales Manager Location : South of England (Bristol/South Midlands) Salary : Up to £45K £50K DOE Plus 20% Bonus Contract : Permanent, Full time Benefits : 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Company Car, Employee assistant programme We are DEKRA Automotive and we are now recruiting for an Audi Used Car Area Sales Manager to join us. We are a global business employing over 49,000 employees in more than 60 countries on all six continents! Could you be our next hire As our Used Car Area Sales Manager , you will assume responsibility for developing and improving used car department sales volume and a number of sales quality measures across approximately 25 retailers. You will improve the professionalism and performance of retailer s used car departments by working closely with the Management team onsite and Brand field teams. In addition to this, as our Audi Used Car Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for: • Build strong relationships with retailers and field team colleagues to promote used car sales and meet sales and quality objectives. • Conduct diagnostic meetings to analyse used car operational KPIs and identify areas for improvement. • Develop and review SMART action plans to drive performance and increase retail sales. • Assess stock profile, including acquisition channels, stock age policies, and alignment with customer demand. • Evaluate stock preparation and presentation, including reconditioning costs, showroom display, and online imaging. • Monitor marketing spend, advertising channels, and content effectiveness. • Review team structure, role responsibilities, training needs, and inter-department collaboration. • Enhance sales processes, including lead management, finance and add-on sales, and customer handover. • Use a risk-based approach to schedule retailer visits, prioritising those with the greatest improvement opportunities. • Provide concise visit reports and SMART action plans, sharing insights with the Audi National Used Car Manager and Programme Manager. • Ensure high standards of customer service for used car buyers, in line with new car customer experience. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance satisfaction and sales quality. • Monitor and enforce compliance with Approved Used Dealer Agreement standards. In order to be successful in this role, it s essential that you have: • An ability to effectively engage and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders within the retailer businesses and brand. • A thorough understanding of the core processes necessary to deliver retailer excellence in used car sales. • A practical level of business financial awareness, sufficient to demonstrate credibility, provide valued input and insight at retailer management and operational level. • The ability to coach and develop the skills of a diverse range of stakeholders within the retailer network. • A robust understanding of retailer used car marketing strategies, sufficient to provide valued input and insight at a retailer operational level. It would be great if you had: • The ability to identify and ensure brands capitalise upon commercial opportunities in the local and national market place. • Accurate numeracy, literacy and technological skills. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please.

Used Car Area Manager Passenger Cars Location : Field-based (covering UK retailer network in and around Midlands, Yorkshire & Wales) Contract : Full-time, Permanent Salary : £45-50K DOE + 20% Bonus + Company Car About the Role We re looking for an experienced and commercially driven Used Car Area Manager (UCAM) to join our team! In this pivotal field-based role, you ll be responsible for developing and improving the sales performance and profitability of Volkswagen Passenger Cars retailers. Working closely with retailer management teams and brand field colleagues, you ll provide expert guidance, coaching, and analysis to improve the professionalism, performance, and customer experience of retailer used car departments. You ll ensure retailers are aligned with the short, medium, and long-term objectives of the brand while driving sustainable growth and compliance with Approved Used standards. Key Responsibilities As a Used Car Area Manager, you will: • Build strong relationships with retailers and brand colleagues to deliver sales and profitability objectives. • Diagnose performance issues using KPIs and balanced scorecards, creating SMART action plans to drive improvement. • Focus on key operational areas including stock profile, preparation, presentation, sales processes, and team capability. • Ensure a high-quality customer experience for used car buyers in line with brand standards. • Conduct structured financial reviews with stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities for both retailer and brand. • Ensure retailers comply with Approved Used Dealer Agreement standards, supporting them through audits and remedial actions. • Collaborate cross-functionally with ASM, VWFS BDM, and other peers to deliver a cohesive, effective field strategy. • Provide professional reports, insight, and coaching that lead to measurable improvements in retailer performance. About You This role would suit a commercially minded professional with significant experience in automotive retail or manufacturer field operations. You will bring: • Proven ability to engage, influence, and coach a diverse range of stakeholders. • Strong understanding of core used car processes and retailer operations. • Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to analyse data and drive profitability. • Experience of retailer used car marketing strategies and digital presentation best practice. • Excellent communication, organisation, and reporting skills. • Confidence in challenging, supporting, and motivating retailer teams. Desirable: • Knowledge of local and national market opportunities for used car growth. • Relevant Professional qualifications or accreditations. Why Join Us At DEKRA Automotive, we partner with leading brands to deliver measurable improvements in retail performance. You ll join a supportive and professional team where your expertise makes a real difference to both retailers and the brand. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for personal and career development in line with your skills and ambition. How to Apply If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role driving the performance of retailer used car operations, we d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and covering letter. No agencies please.