Role Overview

We’re fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. The Environment Agency’s strategy is to protect and enhance nature and leave the nation’s natural environment in a better state than we inherited. 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 ambitious fleet targets and drive tangible change. 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.

Team & Reporting

The Contracts, Performance & Risk Team collaborates with other parts of the fleet team to develop the contract requirement, determine and award the required contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of services. The role will report to the Fleet Manager (Contract Performance).

Responsibilities

• Set contract strategy and lead tender processes, including award of contracts.
• Oversee contracts through the whole lifecycle, working with suppliers to reduce environmental footprint and maintain a cost‑effective fleet.
• Provide excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
• Respond to incidents, undertake required training and participate in incident management.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and with suppliers.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and our suppliers.
• Influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward thinker, able to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of the procurement processes within Defra is desirable.

Location & Working Patterns

Flexible location. The post is Full Time but requests for other work patterns will be considered. You may be required to work in EA offices, attend national meetings, and possibly undertake overnight stays.

Application Process

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

Apply by providing a brief 250‑word example for each of the following competencies:

• Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – Identify and implement new or improved methods and processes.
• Influence and Persuade – Present a compelling case that wins people over.
• Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Deliver a solution through effective analysis and timely decisions.

Legal and Equal Employment Terms

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.

License Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence.

Notice

For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc.) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment.