Senior Contract Manager – 32388 – Environment Agency
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Our mission is to protect and enhance the natural environment, ensuring we leave the world in a better state than we found it. As part of our journey to becoming a net zero organisation, the Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) plays a critical role in leading our transition to a more sustainable fleet.
You will manage a team of specialists overseeing a diverse portfolio of purchase and service contracts for the Environment Agency and our Defra partners, working collaboratively across departments to identify business requirements, shape contract strategies and lead procurement processes through to contract award. You will build and maintain strong supplier relationships, manage full contract lifecycles and ensure compliance with environmental, legal and health & safety standards.
Team
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is a national team within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate. This role reports directly to the Strategic Fleet Manager.
Experience / Skills Required
* 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.
Contact and Additional Information
Location is flexible but you may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, possibly with overnight stays. The post is full‑time, but requests for other work patterns will be considered.
Please contact Nick Kennedy (Strategic Fleet Manager) via email at nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information or an informal discussion. We will be running a virtual candidate briefing session for interested applicants on a date to be confirmed.
Other Information
Full UK Driving Licence required. We welcome flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities.
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