Senior Contract Manager - 35399

Environment Agency Jobs

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About The Position

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 sets out how we will go further, including our commitment to become a net zero organisation by 2030. Defra Group Fleet Services has a key role in this, leading the move to a net zero carbon fleet. This is a great opportunity to take on a senior role where you can make a real impact. You will join a team of fleet and commercial specialists and help deliver ambitious sustainability goals, supporting positive change across the organisation. In this role, you will lead on high value and complex procurements and service contracts for the Environment Agency and our Defra partners. You will work with senior colleagues to understand business needs, develop commercial approaches, and manage the full procurement process from tender through to contract award. You will also manage important supplier relationships to make sure contracts deliver strong performance and good value over time. This includes setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and working with suppliers to reduce environmental impact while keeping services safe, compliant, and cost effective. We are looking for someone who can lead with confidence, build strong relationships, and influence others. You will need to be organised, able to handle competing priorities, and motivated to deliver results in a busy and purpose driven environment.

Requirements

• Ability to lead with confidence
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to influence others
• Organised
• Able to handle competing priorities
• Motivated to deliver results in a busy and purpose-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Lead on high value and complex procurements and service contracts for the Environment Agency and Defra partners.
• Work with senior colleagues to understand business needs, develop commercial approaches, and manage the full procurement process from tender through to contract award.
• Manage important supplier relationships to ensure contracts deliver strong performance and good value over time.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and work with suppliers to reduce environmental impact while keeping services safe, compliant, and cost effective.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed