Job Description
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. Managing contracts through the whole lifecycle, developing and monitoring KPIs, working with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost-effective fleet and ensuring we deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities. So excellent relationship management and influencing skills are critical to the role.
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 works with colleagues to develop contract requirements, determine and award contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of contracted services. The role will report to the Fleet Manager for Contracts.
Experience/skills Required
* Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external partners to understand and influence their activities and promote and enhance Environment Agency goals and reputation.
* Provide advice and guidance as an expert in fleet contracts, developing appropriate solutions to problems within policy/best practice guidelines.
* Contribute to the development of Environment Agency policy and process at national/local level and monitor and advise on effective implementation in the business, 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 appropriate action.
* A contract manager is able to ensure suppliers are delivering the required contract standards.
* Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable.
* The applicant must be well organised and be a self-starter.
Contact and additional information
* The location is flexible, with remote working and dispersed team management. You may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, possibly with some overnight stays.
* Please contact Jacqui Date (Fleet Manager) via email at jacqui.date@environment-agency.gov.uk (Monday to Thursday) for more information or to arrange an informal discussion.
* Interviews will take place via MS Teams, provisionally early to mid November.
Inclusion and policy notices
* 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; please include information on your preferred working arrangements on your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
* The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment needs. To become a support supplier on these frameworks, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Important notes
* Artificial intelligence can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal or disciplinary action. We align with Civil Service guidance on AI use.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
We are not listing every location; the vacancy may be based in West Malling or other Defra locations with flexible/homeworking options.
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