Contract Officer – Fleet Services

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.

Role 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) is responsible for leading the fleet transition to achieving net zero.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of fleet specialists to support delivery of ambitious fleet targets.
• 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 and maintain a cost-effective fleet.
• Respond to incidents and undertake required training and participation.

Qualifications

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

Benefits and Working Patterns

Full time position, flexible working patterns, remote working and national meetings. The post is Full Time but requests for other work patterns will be considered.

Location

Flexible – you may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, possibly with some overnight stays.

Contact

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Jacqui Date (Fleet Manager) via email Jacqui.date@environment-agency.gov.uk (Monday to Thursday).

Equal Opportunity

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.

Driving Licence

Full UK Driving Licence.

Disability Interview Policy

Guaranteed interview policy for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.