Job Description

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. 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. You will work with colleagues across the organisation identifying business needs, setting contract strategy, and leading tender processes including award of contracts.

As a member of the Contracts, Performance & Risk Team, you will work with contract managers overseeing the contracts through the whole lifecycle, working with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet, and deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities. Excellent relationship management and influencing skills are critical to the role.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of fleet procurement contracts.
• Set contract strategy and lead tender processes, including award of contracts.
• Work with suppliers to reduce environmental footprint and maintain a cost‑effective fleet.
• Maintain legal, health & safety responsibilities and support incident response.
• Collaborate with cross‑organisation stakeholders and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, influence and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to collaborate across the organisation and with suppliers.
• Forward‑thinking, able to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of procurement processes within Defra desirable.

Contact and additional information

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.

Driving Licence Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence required.

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing