Overview
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, enabling successful projects and value for money.
* Assist in setting up and managing pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long-term collaborative partnerships.
* Provide country-wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and wider Project Management community on governance and commercial assurance.
Qualifications and experience
* 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 – 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, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow and undertake long-term professional qualifications (e.g., NEC training, CIPS) and the confidence to ask questions to drive development.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
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).
Application notes
* When completing your application please tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role and what skills and experience you would bring to the role.
* Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. See UKVI guidance for options on obtaining right to work in the UK.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Benefits and other information
* Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports work/life balance and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* The team is nationally dispersed with 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.
Notes on competencies
* Competence 1 – Influences and Persuades Others: Presenting a case convincingly to win support for plans; provide examples in your application. Use STAR technique if helpful.
* Competence 2 – Focuses on Customers and Partners: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers; manage stakeholder relationships. Use STAR technique for examples.
* Competence 3 – Data and Information Management: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages and shares data appropriately.
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. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is committed to value for money and uses government frameworks for recruitment.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications. For more information on AI use, review Civil Service guidance.
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