Senior Contract Manager – 32388 at Environment Agency
We are looking for an experienced contract professional to lead our fleet contract strategy and deliver commercial value across the Agency and Defra partners.
Overview
As part of the Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) team, you will manage a portfolio of purchase and service contracts, drive procurement processes, and build strong supplier relationships. You will report directly to the Strategic Fleet Manager and work across the Agency’s Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate.
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.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of delivering commercial value through strategic contract oversight.
* Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to influence policy and manage complex supplier relationships.
* Excellent analytical skills – ability to design performance metrics and interpret supplier performance data.
* Experience managing full contract lifecycles in a public sector or similar environment.
* Effective communication and negotiation skills; capable of presenting to senior leadership.
Additional Information
Location is flexible – you may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, with some overnight stays potentially needed. The role is full time; other work patterns may be considered.
Contact: Nick Kennedy, Strategic Fleet Manager (nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk). A virtual candidate briefing session will be arranged for interested applicants.
Full UK Driving Licence is required. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body; continue service eligibility follows local government rules if applicable.
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Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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