Head Of Transport

VanRath; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Transport to oversee transport operations and drive continuous improvement. This role requires substantial management experience, a relevant degree, and a CPC qualification. The ideal candidate will excel in people management and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead a vital public service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Public sector pension scheme

Collaborative leadership environment

Qualifications

• Substantial management experience in transport operations.
• Proven ability to deliver against performance targets.
• Full UK driving licence or suitable alternative for candidates with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop transport operations.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency in transport services.
• Manage budgets and financial governance.
• Drive service modernisation and quality improvement.

Skills

People management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Compliance

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage and/or Passenger Transport

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Head of Transport to lead and develop transport operations for one of our valued public sector clients. This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing the delivery of high-quality transport services across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and driving continuous improvement in line with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear operational and strategic leadership for transport teams across the organisation.

• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant transport services, including fleet management, maintenance, and procurement.

• Oversee non-patient and patient transport services, taxi contracts, and voluntary driver programmes.

• Manage budgets, ensuring best value and robust financial governance.

• Lead on service modernisation, workforce planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Act as the primary point of contact for transport-related statutory bodies and regional groups.

About You:

• Degree or relevant professional qualification with substantial management experience, or significant experience in a senior management role.

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage and/or Passenger Transport (or willingness to obtain the additional certificate if only one is held).

• Proven ability to deliver against challenging performance targets.

• Strong people management, governance, and organisational skills.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Full UK driving licence (or suitable alternative transport arrangements for candidates with disabilities).

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Public sector pension scheme.

• Opportunity to lead a vital service supporting the community.

• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment.

If you are a strategic thinker with the drive to lead essential public services and deliver real organisational impact, we'd like to hear from you.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence