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Job reference: 211248
Salary: Band 8B (£74,003 - £79,164)
Job closing date: 12/10/2025
Job Type: Senior Managers
Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 04/04/2025
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Corporate Facilities

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Head of Transport and Travel
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – Corporate Facilities

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Corporate Facilities team for an experienced and dynamic Head of Transport and Travel.

As a Senior Manager within the Estates and Facilities Management Directorate, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for transport and travel planning across the organisation. This includes managing the Board’s fleet, developing policies and services, and leading staff to ensure an efficient, safe and resilient transport service.

You will play a key role in supporting the Board’s strategic priorities, including sustainability, by overseeing the Travel Planning Office and driving initiatives that improve our carbon footprint. Collaboration with a wide range of partner organisations will also be central to the role, where your specialist knowledge and advice will shape long-term improvements.

About You
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with:

  • Proven experience at a senior level in managing a large fleet of commercial vehicles.

  • Strong expertise in transport and travel planning.

  • Degree-level education (or equivalent experience).

  • A Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competence.

  • Membership of a relevant professional body.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Scott Young, Head of Corporate Services, NHSGGC Health Board: Scott.Young@nhs.scot

Details on how to apply can be found within the Candidate Information Pack.

Why Join Us?
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is Scotland’s largest Health Board, and we are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity and equality across our workforce. We proudly support applications from all sections of the community.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are also recognised as a Forces Friendly Employer and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community, valuing the skills and experience gained through military service.

Important Information for Applicants
Candidates must ensure that all responses within the application form are original and authentic. The use of AI tools, automated writing systems, or third-party assistance to generate or significantly alter responses is strongly discouraged. Applications found to be in breach of this may be withdrawn from the process.

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