Overview
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 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.
You won’t be alone. The Commercial Assurance and Framework Management Team provides country-wide support to our Integrated Delivery Management teams and wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance, to achieve the very best value for money.
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. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team: 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the team overseeing the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors; help maximise returns on budget and demonstrate value for money.
* Help set up and manage pathfinder programmes embedding best practice and developing long-term collaborative partnership arrangements.
* Provide country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance.
* Develop strong internal and external relationships and become an expert in contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.
* Undertake required training and participate in incident response duties as part of Environment Agency obligations.
* Work with the CAFM team to support Programme and Contract Management Service to create sustainable delivery outcomes and strong commercial risk management.
Experience and qualifications
* Essential education/skills/behaviours: A‑Level Qualifications, Level 3 Qualifications or equivalent.
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal/influencing skills and stakeholder management experience.
* Strong data and document management skills.
* Commercial acumen: ability to understand and analyse business situations, take proportionate risks, make informed decisions and deliver value for money.
* Administration skills: strong organisation, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow and 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.
* Desireable/Preferred: Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience; working towards status with a recognised professional body (ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, or RICS); formal training in contract management (e.g., NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme).
Additional information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for information about options to obtain the right to work in the UK. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development. The team is nationally dispersed across the country; some travel is required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working.
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 and interview guidance
* Competence 1 — Influences and Persuades Others: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that wins people over; provide examples in your application or transferable skills. You may be asked to describe a situation using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
* Competence 2 — Focuses on Customers and Partners: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers with rapid and effective responses; provide examples using STAR.
* Competence 3 — Data and Information Management: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages and shares data appropriately; provide examples using STAR.
Important notes: If applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. The Environment Agency is committed to diversity and inclusion and to flexible working, including job shares. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Legal and supplier information
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. If you wish to become a support supplier, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know.
Artificial intelligence disclaimer
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples and statements must be truthful and come from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to disqualification. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI use.
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