Senior Contract Manager - 32388
Environment Agency
Join the Environment Agency to protect and enhance the natural environment. The Senior Contract Manager leads contract oversight within the Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS), manages a team, and drives procurement in line with our net zero objectives.
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.
Experience and Skills
We are looking for an accomplished Contract Manager with a proven track record of delivering commercial value through strategic contract oversight. This role calls for a confident leader who can:
* Demonstrate experience managing full contract lifecycles in a public‑sector context.
* Show strong negotiation, compliance, and supplier‑management skills.
* Have a strategic mindset with the ability to influence stakeholder decisions.
* Exhibit excellence in communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving.
* Hold a full UK driving licence.
Additional Information
Location is flexible with expectations for occasional travel to EA offices and national meetings. The role is full‑time; other work patterns may be considered.
Contact Nick Kennedy, Strategic Fleet Manager, via email at nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk for further details or to register for a virtual briefing session.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
EEO Statement
The Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. The Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and therefore continuous service is not available. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job shares, and are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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