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.

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 are a net‑zero organisation and Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) leads the fleet transition to achieve this.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Lead tender processes and award of purchase and service contracts.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce the environmental footprint of the fleet.
• Maintain a cost‑effective fleet and deliver legal and health & safety responsibilities.
• Respond to incidents and undertake required training.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward‑thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable.

Competence Questions

Competence 1 – In no more than 250 words, give an example where you identified an opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy.

Competence 2 – In no more than 250 words, give an example where you presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that won people over and encouraged them to follow plans willingly.

Competence 3 – In no more than 250 words, give an example where you found and delivered a solution to a problem, analysing all information, developing alternatives and taking sound, timely decisions.

Location and Working Pattern

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. The post is Full‑Time but requests for other work patterns will be considered.

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.

EEO Statement

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. The Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body and is not part of the Civil Service.