Transport Manager

Job summary

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

As Transport Manager, you will:

• 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're 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. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. 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 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. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.