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.
* 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 wider Project Management community; champion effective governance and commercial assurance to achieve value for money.
* Develop relationships internally and externally and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high performing team.
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 to understand and analyse business situations, take proportionate risks, make informed decisions and deliver value for money; ability to write minutes and draft reports; willingness to shadow and undertake long-term professional qualifications (such as NEC training, CIPS).
* Interests in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
* Desirable: Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience; working towards status with a recognised professional body (ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, or RICS); formal training in contract management (e.g., NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme).
Application and policies
* When completing your application please tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role & what skills & experience you would bring to the role.
* Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship; refer to UK Visas and Immigration for options to obtain right to work in the UK.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; please include any information about your preferred working arrangements.
* 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.
Benefits and Logistics
* Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports work/life balance and development opportunities.
* The team is nationally dispersed; some travel is required with occasional overnight stays. Hybrid working is available.
* Open virtual events and contact details for further information are provided in the candidate pack.
Compliance and Guidance
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.
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