Fleet Manager (Contract Performance) - 30168
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Fleet Manager (Contract Performance) - 30168
Fleet Manager (Contract Performance) - 30168
Number of jobs available
1
Region
National
City/Town
Various
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Fixed Term
Role Type
Business Management & Improvement, Knowledge & Information Management
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£52,929 Pro-rata
Closing Date:
23/01/2025, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
Candidate pack
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
We're fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
The Environment Agency strategy is to protect and enhance nature and leave the nation's natural environment in a better state than we inherited it. We have committed to being a net zero organisation and Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is responsible for leading the fleet transition to achieving this.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of fleet specialists to support delivery of these ambitious fleet targets and drive tangible change. You will lead a team of contract specialists, delivering a varied work programme of purchase and service contracts on behalf of the Environment Agency and our Defra Partners. You will work with colleagues across the organisation identifying business needs, setting contract strategy, and leading tender processes including award of contracts.
As a key member of the contract management leadership team, you will handle relationships with key suppliers. Managing contracts through the whole lifecycle, working with suppliers to reduce their environmental footprint, maintain a cost-effective fleet, to deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities. So excellent relationship management and influencing skills are critical to the role.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is a national team that now provides a collaborative fleet service to across the Defra group, we are part of the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate. The Contracts team collaborate with other parts of the fleet team to develop the contract requirement, determine and award the required contracts and contract management of supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of services. The role will report to the Strategic Fleet Manager.
Experience/skills required
An experienced contract manager able to deliver commercial benefits from contracts, who can;
• Provide advice and guidance as a lead expert in fleet contracts, developing appropriate solutions to problems within policy and best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of fleet policies and processes at national & local levels. Monitor and advice on effective implementation in line with the contract.
• Develop and implement systems and tools for monitoring and reporting on supplier delivery. Assess and interpret operational performance and advise senior managers on implications and appropriate action.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external partners to understand and influence their activities and promote and enhance Environment Agency goals and reputation.
• Manage a dispersed team. The ability to plan, monitor and realign resources to ensure that all activities are completed effectively and efficiently.
Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable.
Contact and additional information
As part of a national team the location is flexible. You may be required to work in EA offices and attend national meetings, possibly with some overnight stays. You'll understand and be comfortable with the challenges of remote working and management. The post is Full Time but requests for other work patterns will be considered.
Please contact Nick Kennedy (Strategic Fleet Manager) on nick.kennedy@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information or an informal discussion.
Length of contract
Up to 12 months
Competence 1
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Please give an example of where you have identified the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Competence 2
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Please give an example of where you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Competence 3
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please give an example of where you have found and delivered a solution to a problem, by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
Competence 4
Contracts & Relationship Management
Description
Develops, delivers and manages successful contracts with Environment Agency policy and procedures.
Please give an example of where you have developed and managed successful contracts.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your answer to this question that will be used for interview selection, so please ensure that you draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach and review our EA Capability Dictionary.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.