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.
Role and responsibilities
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. Strong 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 the required contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of contracted services. The role reports to the Fleet Manager for Contracts.
Experience and 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 solutions within policy and best practice guidelines.
* Contribute to the development of Environment Agency policy and processes at national/local level and monitor and advise on effective implementation in the business, aligned 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.
* Ensure suppliers deliver the required contract standards throughout the lifecycle.
* Procurement processes experience within Defra would be desirable.
* Well organised and a self-starter.
Role specifics
Role specifics - Full UK Driving Licence.
Additional information
The location is flexible, and you will be comfortable working as part of a dispersed team with remote working and 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.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Interviews will take place via MS Teams, provisionally early to mid November.
We are committed to flexible working patterns and inclusive recruitment. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. For information about working with Crown Commercial Service or becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the government guidance.
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Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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