Transport and Campus Logistics Manager

Permanent

About the Role:

• Oversee daily transport operations supporting academic activity, sport, residential provision and off-site commitments
• Manage fleet operations, including vehicle compliance, servicing, MOTs, inspections and leasing arrangements
• Line manage a team of Hartpury drivers, allocating drivers and resources effectively, ensuring compliance with drivers’ hours regulations and budgetary controls
• Act as the main point of contact for transport enquiries from staff, students and parents
• Operational management of contracted transport management services for Home to School and Gloucester Shuttle services
• Manage direct relationships with external transport providers and arrange ad hoc transport where required
• Maintenance of service continuity including undertaking driving duties when required
• This role requires early morning operational oversight, with working hours expected to commence from 06:30 to align with peak service delivery and incident management
• Timely communication with Hartpury colleagues regarding students impacted by any disruptions to services
• Respond to periodic out-of-hours callouts to manage urgent vehicle or service issues, including faults, breakdowns or electric vehicle charging matters
• Provide occasional weekend support to facilitate student Open Days and other key campus events
• Provide oversight of on campus car parks and vehicle logistics

About You:

• Knowledge of transport legislation, health and safety requirements and compliance standards
• Proven experience in transport, fleet or logistics management
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and operational demands
• Strong communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach
• Competent IT skills, including scheduling and operational systems
• Full UK driving licence, including D1 and willingness to work flexibly, including early starts and occasional weekends

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

 For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.