Job Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify business needs, set contract strategy and lead tender processes including award of contracts.
• Oversee contracts through the whole lifecycle, working with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet and deliver legal and health & safety responsibilities.
• Respond to incidents and undertake required training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the organisation and our suppliers.
• Influence and persuade both internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward thinker, able to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of the procurement processes within Defra is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

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

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.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified applications may be withdrawn. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service.