Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Courier Manager to lead and develop our Trust-wide Courier Service across Cornwall. This is a key role within our Estates & Facilities Directorate, ensuring the safe, compliant, efficient and reliable transportation of healthcare-related items that support patient care and service delivery.
You will be responsible for the operational and strategic management of the courier service, including fleet management, route planning, compliance, staff leadership, performance monitoring and service development. Working closely with clinical teams, service managers, external partners and key stakeholders, you will ensure the secure and timely movement of specimens, pharmacy items, medical records, equipment, confidential information and other essential consignments across the Trust.
This role is critical in maintaining statutory compliance, managing risk, supporting service resilience and driving continuous improvement. You will lead a team of approximately 30 staff, oversee a fleet operating across Cornwall, and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable transport solutions that meet the changing needs of healthcare services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused leader with strong operational, transport and compliance expertise who is passionate about delivering high-quality services, improving efficiency and supporting outstanding patient care.
