Oxford Health NHS Trust

Transport and Logistics Manager

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

About us

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:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS7495934

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Facilities Management, or other estates related subject, or equivalent qualification or experience.
  • NVQ Level 6 qualification in management field, or equivalent experience or knowledge gained within Transport and Logistics environment.
  • Member of IWFM or equivalent
  • IOSH H&S Certificate.

Desirable

  • Master's degree in a relevant subject
  • NEBOSH General Certificate.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of transport and logistics management and how it may be applied compliance to minimise the Trust's carbon footprint
  • A high-level understanding of compliance issues, current legislation and mandatory requirements relating to transport and logistic responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of estates and facilities services.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of developing and successfully implementing patient and commercial services and systems, whilst also being a lead in Governance, Business management and performance for the service
  • Previous management experience of a wide range of transport and logistic service delivery
  • Experience of working in one of the following services: o Procurement/Buying o Warehouse o Inventory Control
  • Experience in the management of teams
  • Experience Budget management

Desirable

  • Previous public sector of commercial/facilities related managerial experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Facilities Management, or other estates related subject, or equivalent qualification or experience.
  • NVQ Level 6 qualification in management field, or equivalent experience or knowledge gained within Transport and Logistics environment.
  • Member of IWFM or equivalent
  • IOSH H&S Certificate.

Desirable

  • Master's degree in a relevant subject
  • NEBOSH General Certificate.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of transport and logistics management and how it may be applied compliance to minimise the Trust's carbon footprint
  • A high-level understanding of compliance issues, current legislation and mandatory requirements relating to transport and logistic responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of estates and facilities services.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of developing and successfully implementing patient and commercial services and systems, whilst also being a lead in Governance, Business management and performance for the service
  • Previous management experience of a wide range of transport and logistic service delivery
  • Experience of working in one of the following services: o Procurement/Buying o Warehouse o Inventory Control
  • Experience in the management of teams
  • Experience Budget management

Desirable

  • Previous public sector of commercial/facilities related managerial experience.

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 details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Facilities

Ann Helsdon

ann.helsdon@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07887895047

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS7495934

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


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