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.
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.
Responsibilities
* Lead on relationships with key suppliers. Manage 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.
* Develop excellent relationship management and influencing skills to support contract delivery.
* Collaborate with Defra Group Fleet Services to identify business needs, determine contract strategy, and manage tender processes including contract award.
Team
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is a national team that provides a collaborative fleet service across the Defra group. The Contracts team develops contract requirements, determines and awards the required contracts, and manages supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of contracted services. The role reports to the Fleet Manager for Contracts.
Experience / skills Required
* Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external partners to understand and influence activities and promote Environment Agency goals.
* Provide expert advice as a fleet contracts specialist, developing appropriate solutions within policy and best practice guidelines.
* Contribute to the development of Environment Agency policy and process at national/local levels and monitor and advise on effective implementation, aligned with environmental targets.
* Develop and implement systems for monitoring and reporting on service delivery; assess operational performance/compliance and advise senior managers on implications and actions.
* Ensure suppliers deliver the required contract standards.
* Experience of procurement processes within Defra is desirable.
* Well organised and a self-starter.
Role-specific license requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence
Location and working arrangements
The location is flexible, and you will be comfortable working as part of a dispersed team with remote working and management. Some work in EA offices and attendance at national meetings with possible overnight stays may be required.
How to apply
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.
Equal opportunities
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. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
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