Senior Transport Manager

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Fleet Team, Media Operations
LOCATION: Cardiff
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £50,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As Senior Transport Manager for Wales, you’ll be part of a team that keeps the BBC moving, supporting the creation of world class content seen and heard by millions. You’ll work with skilled operational colleagues, solve complex logistical challenges, and contribute to a culture built on collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence. This role offers real responsibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join BBC Media Operations, the engine behind the BBC’s news, radio, sport and production output. As Senior Transport Manager, you’ll ensure our diverse fleet stays safe, compliant and ready to support broadcasting across the UK. Your work underpins critical production and newsgathering, helping deliver content that informs, entertains, and connects audiences everywhere.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND IMPACT

• Oversee forward planning and coordination of vehicle maintenance and compliance across transport bases
• Ensure all fleet vehicles—from pool cars to large OB trucks—remain roadworthy, efficient, and cost effective
• Liaise with suppliers to secure timely, high quality, and value driven services
• Act as named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence for relevant traffic areas
• Collaborate with operational leaders to meet changing production and broadcasting requirements

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE – KEY CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Strong experience managing statutory compliance within complex or regulated transport environments
• Proven ability to operate strategically while solving operational problems hands on
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to tailor complex information for varied stakeholders
• Experience managing regulated vehicle operating centres and driver hours frameworks
• Demonstrable practical experience ensuring maintenance and roadworthiness of large vehicles

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Road Haulage) Level 3
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health & safety qualifications
• Understanding of programme making or newsgathering operational needs
• LGV1 driving licence
• Experience promoting and supporting sustainable transport approaches

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.