Job Overview
The Environment Agency (EA) works to create a better place for people and wildlife. We protect and improve the environment, support sustainable growth, and help communities adapt to a changing climate. Our EA2030 strategy outlines a commitment to become a net‑zero organisation by 2030, with Defra Group Fleet Services leading the move to a net‑zero carbon fleet. This senior role supports the delivery of ambitious sustainability goals and positive change across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead high‑value and complex procurements and service contracts for the EA and its Defra partners.
- Work with senior colleagues to understand business needs, develop commercial approaches and manage the full procurement cycle from tender to contract award.
- Manage important supplier relationships, set clear expectations, monitor performance, and collaborate with suppliers to reduce environmental impact while ensuring safety, compliance and cost effectiveness.
- Deliver innovative and compliant solutions aligned with government standards, policy and best practice.
- Drive supplier performance through effective contract management, ensuring delivery against service, quality and contractual commitments while achieving value for money.
- Generate meaningful insights by overseeing systems that monitor contract performance, compliance and risk, translating data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
Qualifications
- At least five (5) years’ experience managing complex or high‑value contracts with a proven track record of improving supplier outcomes.
- Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of public sector procurement.
- Experience leading policy and governance, including developing and improving frameworks, processes, and standards at national and local levels.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills: build and maintain strategic relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to influence decisions and support organisational priorities.
- Ability to lead confidently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with autonomy and pace.
- Defra experience is advantageous.
Additional Information
This is a national role with an EA office base; working arrangements are flexible and hybrid. Applicants will work largely remotely using digital tools, with occasional travel to EA offices and national meetings, which may include overnight stays.
EEO and Diversity
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
