Transport Manager

Transport Manager

The closing date is 19 March 2026

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead and develop our Transport Services across the county. This is a key role within our Estates & Facilities Directorate, ensuring safe, compliant, cost effective and sustainable transport provision for our staff and services.

You will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the Trust's fleet, transport contracts, policies, and performance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external partners and the Sustainability Manager, you will help drive the Trust's commitment to Net Zero and modernise our approach to NHS transport and business travel.

This role represents an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for service improvement, efficiency, and sustainability.

Main duties of the job

• Lead, support, and develop the Transport Team, providing clear direction and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Manage day to day and strategic budgets, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement legislation and SFIs.
• Oversee fleet compliance, vehicle procurement, maintenance, safety, and performance monitoring.
• Provide specialist transport advice and guidance to managers, stakeholders, and service users.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, fleet risk registers, and operational support systems.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring KPIs and quality standards are met.
• Support delivery of the Trust's Travel & Transport Strategy, including initiatives aligned to Net Zero.
• Produce reports, business cases, ERIC returns, audit evidence and other data for governance and planning.

Promote best practice, health and safety, and legislative compliance across all transport activities.

About us

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust - including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases, and some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of the people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area, increasing the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see supporting documents.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• IT literate and competency with all MS Office applications
• Experience of contract management across large sector
• Prince 2 Project Management or equivalent
• Safety qualifications - IOSH
• Knowledge of Trust Policies relating to lease car provision and business travel
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Specialist knowledge of vehicle legislation, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and PASA National Framework Agreement for Vehicle Lease and Purchase, Medical Devices Guidance and LOLER

Skills and Aptitude

• Ability to lead a team
• Good standard of numerical and literacy skills
• Effective communication skills able to produce high quality reports, presentations and develop complex but logical procedural documentation from analysed and interpreted information
• Ability to redesign services to meet evolving needs and manage change processes
• Working knowledge of applicable transport legislation

Knowledge and abilities

• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to present and train others in transport services requirements
• Ability to review contract/contractor requirements/documentation and communicate it effectively for all level of staff to understand experience operating as a manager within an Engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with the structure, working & culture of the NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust