Senior Contract Manager – 32388
Join the Environment Agency as a Senior Contract Manager, leading a diverse portfolio of purchase and service contracts for the Agency and its Defra partners.
At the Environment Agency, we foster an inclusive workplace where equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, including job shares, are encouraged.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the natural environment, ensuring we leave the world in a better state than we found it. Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) plays a critical role in leading our transition to a more sustainable fleet.
In this role you will manage a team of specialists overseeing contracts across the Agency, work collaboratively across departments to shape contract strategies, and lead procurement processes through to contract award.
Responsibilities
* Act as the principal advisor on fleet contract matters, offering expert guidance and developing solutions within policy frameworks and best practice standards.
* Shape and influence fleet policy at both national and local levels, ensuring consistent contract‑aligned implementation and compliance.
* Design and implement performance monitoring systems, interpreting supplier data and operational insights to provide evidence‑based recommendations to senior leadership.
* Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external providers to influence outcomes, enhance service delivery, and uphold the Environment Agency’s reputation.
* Lead and manage a geographically dispersed team, ensuring efficient planning, resource allocation, and delivery against objectives in a dynamic working environment.
The post is full‑time. Location is flexible within the EA offices and may require some national travel and overnight stays.
Please contact Nick Kennedy, Strategic Fleet Manager, via email at nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information or to discuss the role informally. We will be running a virtual candidate briefing session for those interested; invitations can be obtained by emailing Nick Kennedy at the above address.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job shares, and celebrate a guaranteed interview policy for disabled applicants whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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