Overview

B​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 have committed to being a net zero organisation and Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is responsible for leading the fleet transition to achieving this.

Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is a national team providing a collaborative fleet service across the Defra group. This role is part of the Contracts, Performance & Risk Team and will support the delivery of ambitious fleet targets and drive tangible change.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of contract professionals to deliver a varied work programme of purchase and service contracts on behalf of the Environment Agency and our Defra Partners.
• Identify business needs, set contract strategy and lead tender processes including award of contracts.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle, working with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint and maintain a cost‑effective fleet.
• Deliver legal, health & safety and contractual responsibilities and manage supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of services.
• Respond to incidents and participate in training and incident management activities.

Qualifications

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

Benefits and Working Patterns

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 will 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. The role will report to the Fleet Manager (Contract Performance).

Role Specific License Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence.

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

Interview and Application

Interviews are expected to take place via MS Teams week during mid to late November 2025. Please contact Jacqui Date (Fleet Manager) via email at Jacqui.date@environment-agency.gov.uk (Monday to Thursday) for more information or to arrange an informal discussion.