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Job Description
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.
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.
Team Overview
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.
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 the most advantageous solution.
* 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).
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit UKVI for professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Generous pension provision and leave entitlement.
* Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present.
* Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working, with some travel required and occasional overnight stays.
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
Influences and Persuades Others
* Describe a situation where you have been instrumental in persuading a senior leader to pursue a specific challenging course of action in a commercial environment, explaining the techniques you used to influence their decision.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
* Describe a situation where you have needed to balance the needs of a variety of stakeholders with differing drivers to reach a successful outcome. How did you manage relationships throughout?
Data and Information Management
* Can you describe a time when you had to collect, validate, and manage complex commercial data from multiple sources? What systems or processes did you use to ensure the data was accurate, securely stored, and compliant with relevant standards?
Candidate Guidance & AI Policy
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. All examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Applications may be withdrawn, and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action if plagiarism or AI-generated content is detected. Please review the relevant guidance.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Location: Wallingford, England, United Kingdom
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