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We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
At the Environment Agency there’s so much more to our work than building flood risk management schemes or regulating industry. We strive to ensure that everything we do counts towards leaving a legacy to be proud of for people, communities, and the environment – for all of us to enjoy and for future generations.
This role is all about supporting the team overseeing the commercial governance of our contracts with key consultancies and contractors – a vital role in the success of our projects, and our ability to maximise returns on our budget and demonstrate value for money. You\'ll also help set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long-term collaborative partnership arrangements that deliver for both of us, and society.
You won’t be alone. The Commercial Assurance and Framework Management Team provides country-wide support to our Integrated Delivery Management teams and wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance, to achieve the very best value for money. It’s something that will see you quickly develop excellent relationships internally and externally and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high performing team.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team: We are the Commercial and Framework Management (CAFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial (PMAC), supporting our Programme and Contract Management Service to create a better place and build resilient communities through excellent commercial risk management. You will be an integrated part of our national team and will support your local delivery hub leadership ensuring we deliver the most sustainable outcomes on our delivery programmes.
Responsibilities
Support the team overseeing the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors. Help set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long-term collaborative partnerships. Provide country-wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance to achieve value for money. Build excellent internal and external relationships and develop expertise in contractual and commercial interpretations within a high performing team. Participate in incident response duties as required.
You will be an integrated part of the CAFM team, supporting national and local delivery leadership to deliver sustainable outcomes on delivery programmes.
Experience / Skills Required
* Essential education/skills/behaviours
* A-Level Qualifications, Level 3 Qualifications Or Equivalent
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal/influencing skills
* Stakeholder management experience
* Strong data and document management skills
* Commercial acumen – the ability to understand and analyse business situations, take proportionate risks, make informed decisions and deliver value for money. Demonstrate curiosity and drive to achieve value for money
* Administration skills – strong organisation skills, ability to write minutes and draft reports
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long-term professional qualifications (such as NEC training, CIPS) and the confidence to ask questions to drive development
* Interests in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes
* Desired Education / Professional Requirements
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience
* Working towards status with a recognised professional body such as ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, or RICS
* Formal training in contract management (e.g. NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme)
* When completing your application tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role and what skills & experience you would bring
Additional Information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for advice on obtaining the right to work in the UK.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development. The team is nationally dispersed; some travel and occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working.
A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00. For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews w/c 17/11/25.
Competencies
1. Influences and Persuades Others – Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging adherence to plans. When providing evidence for competencies, give examples from this role or transferable skills. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed. Example question and guidance are provided in the candidate materials.
2. Focuses on Customers and Partners – Addresses needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses. Provide examples and use STAR technique when applicable. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed.
3. Data and Information Management – Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data or information. Provide examples and use STAR technique as applicable. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed.
The Environment Agency, as a non-departmental public body, is committed to diversity and inclusion and flexible working patterns. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. The Environment Agency is sponsored by Defra and participates in government frameworks; details are available on GOV.UK.
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