Job Description

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

Environment Agency Strategy

The Environment Agency strategy is to protect and enhance nature and leave the nation’s natural environment in a better state than we inherited it. We have committed to being a net zero organisation and Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is responsible for leading the fleet transition to achieving this.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of fleet specialists to support delivery of these ambitious fleet targets and drive tangible change. You will work within a team of contract professionals, delivering a varied work programme of purchase and service contracts on behalf of the Environment Agency and our Defra Partners. You will work with colleagues across the organisation identifying business needs, setting contract strategy, and leading tender processes including award of contracts.

Team

As a member of the Contracts, Performance & Risk Team, you will work with contract managers overseeing the contracts through the whole lifecycle, working with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet, to deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities. So excellent relationship management and influencing skills are critical to the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of fleet purchase and service contracts.
• Lead tender processes and award contracts on behalf of the Environment Agency and Defra Partners.
• Work with suppliers to reduce environmental footprint and maintain cost‑effective fleet performance.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve contractual and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and with suppliers.
• Strong influencing and persuasive skills, both internal and external.
• A forward thinker able to identify opportunities and risks.

Experience

Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable.

Application Requirements

In no more than 250 words, please give an example of where you have identified the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes but without compromising quality or accuracy.

In no more than 250 words, please give an example of where you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that has won people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.

In no more than 250 words, please give an example of where you have found and delivered a solution to a problem, by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Contact

Please 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.

Location

As part of a national team the location is flexible. You may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, possibly with some overnight stays. You'll understand and be comfortable with the challenges of remote working and management. The post is Full Time but requests for other work patterns will be considered.

Benefits

Full time, flexible working patterns, job share, guaranteed interview policy for disabled applicants, and a supportive inclusive environment.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing