Senior Contract Manager

6 days ago

East Midlands, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

Senior Contract Manager – 32388Environment AgencyAt the Environment Agency, we are proud to foster an inclusive workplace where equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements (including job shares) are encouraged and supported.Job OverviewOur 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, Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) plays a critical role in leading our transition to a more sustainable fleet.We are offering an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced contract professional to drive meaningful change and help deliver on our ambitious fleet strategy. You will manage a team of specialists overseeing a diverse portfolio of purchase and service contracts for the Environment Agency and our Defra partners.As part of the contract management leadership team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing full contract lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with environmental, legal, and health & safety standards.ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively across departments to identify business requirements, shape contract strategies, and lead procurement processes through to contract award.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring vendor performance meets agreed standards.Manage full contract lifecycles, from tendering and negotiation to contract award, monitoring performance and renewal.Ensure compliance with environmental, legal and health & safety standards and organisational policies.Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of contract specialists, ensuring efficient planning, resource allocation and delivery against objectives.Participate in incident response training and act in a supporting role where required.Experience / Skills RequiredAct 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, while 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 Agency’s reputation.Lead and manage a geographically dispersed team, ensuring efficient planning, resource allocation, and delivery against objectives.Location & ContractFlexible location within Environment Agency offices; you may be required to travel nationally and attend meetings. The post is full‑time but requests for alternative arrangements will be considered.ContactContact Nick Kennedy, Strategic Fleet Manager, via email at nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information or an informal discussion. Virtual candidate briefing sessions will be scheduled for interested applicants.Equality & DiversityThe Environment Agency is committed to providing equal opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workforce. We encourage flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability.Other InformationFull UK driving licence required.Legal and EEO statements have been included where required. No further tracking links or irrelevant boilerplate remain. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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