Overview

We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. 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.

Responsibilities

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 identify business needs, set contract strategy, lead tender processes including award of contracts, and manage the full contract lifecycle. You will work with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet, and deliver legal and health & safety responsibilities. Excellent relationship management and influencing skills are critical to the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and suppliers.
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward thinking, able to identify opportunities and risks.

Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable.

Location and Working Pattern

The post is Full Time with flexible working patterns. The location is flexible; you may be required to work in EA offices, attend national meetings, and possibly some overnight stays.

Contact Information

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during mid to late November 2025. 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.

Equal Opportunities

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. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.