Overview

Environment Agency – Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is hiring a Contract Officer to support the fleet transition to net zero. The role reports to the Fleet Manager (Contract Performance) and works with a national team of contract specialists to deliver key procurement milestones and drive tangible change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied programme of purchase and service contracts on behalf of the Environment Agency and Defra Partners.
• Work with suppliers to reduce environmental footprint, maintain cost‑effective fleet performance and meet legal, health & safety responsibilities.
• Lead tender processes, including award of contracts, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
• Support incident response and training activities, ensuring the team meets operational delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Forward‑thinking approach with the ability to identify opportunities and risks.
• Experience of procurement processes within Defra desirable.

Competence assessment (max 250 words each)

• Competence 1 – Identifying and introducing improvement – Provide an example of where you have identified an opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes.
• Competence 2 – Influences and Persuades Others – Provide an example of where you presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that won people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
• Competence 3 – Makes Decisions and Solves Problems – Provide an example of where you found and delivered a solution to a problem, effectively analysing information, exploring alternatives and taking sound decisions.

Other requirements

Full UK Driving Licence.

Employment details

Position type: Contract
Seniority level: Associate
Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Location & working patterns

Location is flexible – you may be required to work in EA offices, attend national meetings and, where necessary, undertake overnight stays. Remote working and management arrangements are acceptable. The post is Full Time but alternative work patterns can be considered.

Interview & application information

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during mid to late November 2025. For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Jacqui Date (Fleet Manager) at Jacqui.date@environment-agency.gov.uk (Monday to Thursday).

Equal opportunities

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. If you have a disability and would like support with the interview process or application, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy. For each disability claim that meets the eligibility criteria, we will guarantee an interview.