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.
Every joiner is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed as an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and to support communities and protect the environment. Further information on incident response is in your candidate pack.
The team is the Commercial and Framework Management (CAFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial (PMAC). We support 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 to deliver the most sustainable outcomes on our delivery programmes.
Experience and skills
Essential education/skills/behaviours
* A-Level Qualifications, Level 3 Qualifications Or Equivalent.
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal/influencing skills.
* Stakeholder management experience.
* Strong data and document management skills.
* Commercial acumen – the ability to understand and analyse business situations, take proportionate risks, make informed decisions and deliver value for money. Demonstrate curiosity and drive to achieve value for money.
* Administration skills – strong organisation skills, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long-term professional qualifications (such as NEC training, CIPS) and the confidence to ask questions to drive development.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
Desired Education/Professional Requirements
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
* Working towards status with a recognised professional body such as ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, or RICS.
* Formal training in contract management (e.g. NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme).
* When completing your application please tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role and what skills and experience you would bring to the role.
Role responsibilities
* Support the team overseeing the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* Help set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long-term collaborative partnership arrangements.
* Develop excellent relationships internally and externally and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high performing team.
* Undertake training and participate in incident response duties as required.
* Support delivery of sustainable outcomes on delivery programmes as part of the national CAFM team.
Additional information
* We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information regarding preferred working arrangements on your application.
* The Environment Agency is committed to value for money and uses Central Government frameworks. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit the gov.uk link provided in the original posting.
* The Environment Agency welcomes applicants who may require reasonable adjustments and guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Application process and contact
Please note, this role does not qualify for sponsorship. For right to work information and options, consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or the official gov.uk guidance.
Interviews are planned for a future date. For further information, contact the Environment Agency recruiter via the published email address in the original posting.
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