Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Overview

We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share.

Location

National. Flexible. May work in Environment Agency offices and attend national meetings.

Responsibilities

• This role supports the achievement of the Environment Agency’s net zero fleet targets by managing purchase and service contracts for the Agency and Defra partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify business needs, set contract strategy and lead tender processes, including award of contracts.
• Oversee entire contract lifecycle in partnership with contract managers, working with suppliers to reduce environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet and deliver legal and health & safety responsibilities.
• Respond to incidents as a central part of the role, undertaking required training and participation.
• Report to the Fleet Manager (Contract Performance).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the organisation and suppliers.
• Influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward thinker, able to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of procurement processes within Defra desirable.

Role specific licence requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

Artificial intelligence statement

All examples and statements must be truthful, accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal and internal disciplinary action.

Application process

Competence 1 – Provide an example ("250 words") of where you identified and implemented new or improved methods without compromising quality.

Application process

Competence 2 – Provide an example ("250 words") of where you presented a convincing case that won people over.

Application process

Competence 3 – Provide an example ("250 words") of where you found and delivered a solution to a problem.

Contact information

Contact Jacqui Date (Fleet Manager) via email on Jacqui.date@environment-agency.gov.uk (Monday to Thursday) for more information or to arrange an informal discussion.

Equal opportunity statement

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.