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Overview

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. Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) leads the fleet transition to achieve net‑zero goals. This role is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of fleet specialists to support delivery of ambition fleet targets and drive tangible change.

As a member of the Contracts, Performance & Risk Team you will work with contract managers overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts, working with suppliers to reduce environmental footprints, maintain cost–effective fleets, and deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities. Excellent relationship management, influencing, and communication skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Develop contract strategy, including procurement and award processes.
• Lead tender processes and manage contract awards.
• Oversee contracts through the lifecycle, ensuring supplier performance meets agreed standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify business needs and deliver solutions.
• Respond to incidents and support incident training and engagement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Skill in influencing and persuading stakeholders.
• Forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of procurement processes within Defra is desirable.

Competencies

• Competence 1 – Efficiency, Innovation & Quality
  Provide an example (≤250 words) of how you identified an opportunity to create, introduce, or improve methods or processes without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Competence 2 – Influences & Persuades Others
  Provide an example (≤250 words) of how you presented a compelling case that won people over, encouraging them to follow plans.
• Competence 3 – Takes Decisions & Solves Problems
  Provide an example (≤250 words) of how you solved a problem by analysing information, developing alternatives, and making timely decisions.

Role Specific License Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence.

Location & Working Patterns

Flexible national role. You may need to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, with occasional overnight stays. full‑time position; other work patterns will be considered.

Application Process

Interviews via MS Teams in mid‑to‑late November 2025. Submit responses to the competency questions; CVs are not assessed.

Contact

Jacqui Date (Fleet Manager) – Jacqui.date@environment-agency.gov.uk (Mon–Thu).
Telephone for any questions: 020 7779 4027.

Employment Details

• Seniority level – Associate
• Employment type – Contract
• Job function – Management and Manufacturing