We are recruiting for a full-time Transport & Logistics Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of our transport services at Oxford Health NHS.
This is a pivotal role within the Estates & Facilities team, responsible for ensuring the management of all transport including car parking, NEPT and secure transport contracts, efficient movement and storage of medical equipment, consumables, and emergency preparedness assets across the Trust.
Proven experience in team leadership and supporting the sustainability manager in delivering the Trust's Green Plan is essential. The role requires flexibility to travel across Trust sites along with prior management experience in public sector, commercial or facilities environments. Strong communication skills are vital for engaging effectively on all transported related matters both internally and externally.
Lead logistics operations at the Warehouse Distribution Centre.
Manage Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT), taxi and courier services, inter-site staff transport, and car parking.
Oversee a small in-house team and third-party suppliers to deliver cost-effective services.
Develop and implement car parking strategies and CPMS systems.
Ensure effective internal and external communications across departments and stakeholders.
Budget management of all Transport contracts and staffing
Cross-departmental and organisational collaboration
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.