At Ayvens, progress starts with you.

Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.

Who are Ayvens?

Managing over 3.4 million vehicles across 44 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, and private individuals. Leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero emissions and shape the digital transformation of our industry, we are positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and technology-enabled services that help customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Who are Ayvens Ireland?

Based in Leopardstown (Dublin, Ireland) and with a secondary office in Ballymount (Dublin, Ireland) we lead the Irish vehicle leasing and fleet management market, working with partners across the automative industry to satisfy the fleet and mobility needs of our customers. We now have more than 100 people in Dublin focused on the Irish market, part of a multinational workforce of more than 15,500.

Reporting Line

The Services and Operations Director reports to the Managing Director within Ayvens Ireland. The Services & Operations Director is a member of the board of Directors within Ayvens Ireland.

Scope of responsibilities

The Services & Operations Director is responsible for RMT (Repair, Maintenance & Tyres), Driver and Customer Services, Procurement, Insurance & Accident Management, Supplier Management & KCAT (Key Commercial Accounts Team).

Responsibilities

· Maximise efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration

· Analyse current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary

· Work with senior management team to develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives

· Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals

· Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of both local and global programs and implement process improvements to maximise output and minimise costs

· Collaborate with senior managers in the development of individuals performance goals and long-term operational plans

· Adhere to the company’s policies, procedures and reporting requirements and ensure regulatory obligations are being met

· Experience in vehicle, indirect and ancillary services procurement and supplier relationship management

· Managing supplier negotiations, contracts and ensuring compliance with group processes and procedures

· Working independently to drive value in terms of income generation, cost savings and other efficiency savings

· Management of third-party suppliers and outsourced partners

· Managing purchasing (order to delivery process)

Skills Requirement

· 10+ years of professional experience in areas of automotive, fleet and or leasing or experience in a related field are required. The majority of which preferably are in the automotive / leasing sector

· At least 5+ years of leadership and people management experience in a similar size organisation

· Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration or related field

· Masterful organisational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous professional success

· Exceptional negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes

· Experience in developing budgets, forecasting and creating business plans

· Superior knowledge of multiple automotive related operational functions and principles, including technical knowledge/experience, customer service, procurement, body repair, insurance and supplier management

· Strong working knowledge of industry requirements and regulatory guidelines

· Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity

· Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands

· Customer driven with the ability to deal and build relationships with individuals at all levels of the business and to be seen as approachable and willing to get involved

· Ability to make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions that support accomplishment of organisational goals

· Capacity to build a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork

To apply

Please send a cover letter and an up-to-date CV to hr@leaseplan.ie

This role will be advertised internally & externally

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.