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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. We have committed to being a net zero organisation by 2030. Defra Group Fleet Services is responsible for leading the fleet transition to net carbon zero. 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 in a team of contract specialists, supporting delivery of 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, determining contract strategy, and leading tender processes including award of contracts. You will lead on relationships with key suppliers, manage contracts through the whole lifecycle, develop and monitor KPIs, and work with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet and ensure we deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities.
The Team
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is a national team that now provides a collaborative fleet service across the Defra group. We are part of the Strategy, Transformation & Assurance Directorate. The Contracts team work with colleagues to develop the contract requirement, determine and award the required contracts and contract manage supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of contracted services. The role reports to the Fleet Manager for Contracts.
Responsibilities
* Lead on relationships with key suppliers and manage contracts through the full lifecycle.
* Develop and monitor KPIs, work with suppliers to reduce environmental footprint, maintain a cost‑effective fleet and ensure compliance with legal and health & safety responsibilities.
* Identify business needs, determine contract strategy, and lead tender processes including award of contracts.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to support delivery of fleet targets.
Experience / Skills
* Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external partners to understand and influence their activities and promote Environment Agency goals and reputation.
* Provide advice and guidance as an expert in fleet contracts, developing appropriate solutions within policy and best practice guidelines.
* Contribute to the development of Environment Agency policy and process at national/local level and monitor/advise on effective implementation in line with environmental targets.
* Develop and implement systems and tools for monitoring and reporting on service delivery; assess and interpret operational performance/compliance and advise senior managers on implications and action.
* Ensure suppliers deliver the required contract standards.
* Desirable: Experience of procurement processes within Defra.
* Well organised and a self-starter.
Role Specific Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Working Arrangements
The location is flexible; you will be comfortable working as part of a dispersed team with remote working. You may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, possibly with some overnight stays.
Application & Diversity
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all 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. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra; we are committed to providing value for money and utilise Central Government frameworks for external recruitment needs. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks, please refer to government guidance on Crown Commercial Service supplier registration.
Competencies (interview questions)
* Customer and Partner Relations – Describe an example of consulting and collaborating with customers and partners to promote organisation goals.
* Influences and Persuades Others – Describe an example of presenting a case to gain support and secure follow‑through.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Describe finding and delivering a solution with informed decisions.
* Contracts & Relationship Management – Describe developing and managing successful contracts.
Seniority
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity.
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