NAVY Command Travel and Transport Manager

Job summary At Navy Command, we lead, support, and sustain the Royal Navy across every theatre of operations. We coordinate the people, platforms, and missions that keep the Fleet ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Together, we uphold centuries of naval tradition while driving innovation that ensures the Royal Navy’s readiness to protect our nation and secure our future. You'll be based at HMS Excellent, home to the Naval Headquarters and front-line training units.

From here, the Royal Navy directs operations, develops strategy, and delivers training that keeps the Fleet ready for any challenge. It is a hub of leadership, coordination, and expertise at the heart of naval command. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Are you seeking a new opportunity to advance your career while making a real difference? At Navy Command, we recognise and value your abilities and potential.

Join us in a role where you’ll lead, inspire, and contribute to the delivery of the UK’s most diverse and advanced maritime assets. Together, we’ll ensure the Royal Navy continues to protect our nation and shape the future of global defence. The role of the Travel and Transport Manager is to ensure the cost-effective provision of business travel services, delivering Best Value for Money (BVFM) and meeting the customer’s expectations and requirements.

To deliver all outputs, ensuring that all support is delivered efficiently and in line with the policy. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, with strong emphasis on professional development. You’ll have access to learning opportunities and support to enhance your expertise, with clear routes for career progression within the operational profession. Oversee the delivery of all outputs within the Travel Cell and Motor Transport (MT), ensuring that all support is delivered efficiently, with cost effective provision of BS Travel and Transport.

Working iaw JSP 800 - Defence Movements and Transport Policy, JSP 752, NCHQ Driver and MT Standing Orders, the Babcock Phoenix White Fleet (WF) contract and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Line Management of the Deputy Travel Manager (EO) and Deputy Transport Manager (EO), both manage their own teams acting as the Counter Signing Officer to of all T&T Personnel within the D band Chain of Command (CoC).

To assist the Deputy Travel Manager in the development and improvement of Defence Travel Modernisation (DTM) in consultation with the Defence Travel Management Organisation (DTMO), liaising with Global Business Travel (GBT). Communicating DTM across the TLB, arranging any training requirements in conjunction with the DTMO and reporting any system issues. Act as Motor Transport Officer (MTO) for the NCHQ Transport Section of all MOD WF vehicles including Coach/Bus services.

To be fully conversant with the NCHQ MT Standing Orders, JSP 800, the Babcock Phoenix WF contract and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) keeping up to date with amendments. To act as the Area Demanding Officer (ADO) for Navy Command HQ Units in Southern, South West and Northern regions for all MOD Vehicles and Hire vehicles IAW the Navy Command ADO (& ADMIN 1) TOR's - Manging Lease and Hire Vehicles.

Person specification Essential Criteria • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build a high-performing and highly engaged team. • Expertise in personnel and resource management. • Excellent written and oral communication, numeracy, and computer literacy. • Able to work at pace and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. • Be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a