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.

Role Responsibilities

• Set contract strategy and lead tender processes including award of contracts for the Environment Agency and Defra Partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify business needs and deliver varied programmes of purchase and service contracts.
• Work with contract managers to oversee contracts through the whole lifecycle, influence supplier performance and reduce environmental footprint.
• Respond to incidents and provide training as required.

Team and Reporting

You will work within a team of contract specialists and report to the Fleet Manager (Contract Performance). You will collaborate with other parts of the fleet team to develop contract requirements and award and manage supplier performance.

Key Competencies – Sample Questions

In no more than 250 words, please give an example for each of the following:

• Competence 1 – Efficiency, Innovation and Quality: Identify an opportunity to create or improve methods without compromising quality.
• Competence 2 – Influences and Persuades Others: Present a compelling case that won people over.
• Competence 3 – Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Deliver a solution to a problem by analysing information, developing alternatives, and making timely decisions.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and suppliers.
• Ability to influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward-thinking mindset to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of the procurement processes within Defra desirable.

Working Patterns & Location

Full time, flexible. You may work from EA offices and attend national meetings, including overnight stays. You are comfortable with remote working and the challenges of management.

Contact & Application

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Environment Agency is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Driving Licence Requirement

Full UK driving licence.

Artificial Intelligence Application Guidance

Artificial intelligence may be used to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism or fabricated AI content may result in withdrawal of the application.