Fleet Contract Support Manager - 14556
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East Midlands, East of England, National, North East, North West, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bristol , Exeter , Fradley, Peterborough , York
Various
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Procurement and Contracts Management
£35,577
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of fleet specialists supporting delivery of our net zero carbon ambitions. Leading and identifying how we can work with our commercial colleagues to lead the way procuring the most environmentally sustainable equipment to deliver our outcomes.
You will work as part of a nationally dispersed team and with colleagues across the organisation identifying business needs, determining contract strategy, and leading tender processes including award of contracts. You will manage and monitor performance of medium and high level contracts enabling us to ensure we reduce our environmental footprint, maintain a cost effective fleet, to deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities.
As part of the Contracts team, you will be expected to work with colleagues across the organisation and with external Customers and Suppliers, so the ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential and requires excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
You will work as part of a nationally dispersed team and with colleagues across the organisation identifying business needs, determining contract strategy, and leading tender processes including award of contracts. You will manage and monitor performance of medium and high level contracts enabling us to ensure we reduce our environmental footprint, maintain a cost effective fleet, to deliver our legal and health & safety responsibilities.
As part of the Contracts team, you will be expected to work with colleagues across the organisation and with external Customers and Suppliers, so the ability to build and maintain a working network of contacts is essential and requires excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is a national team that now provides a collaborative fleet service to across the Defra group. The Contracts team work with colleagues to develop the contract requirement, determine and award the required contracts and contract management of supplier performance to ensure operational delivery of contracted services. The role will report to the Contract Manager
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
Plan, monitor, control and realign resources to ensure that all activities are completed effectively and efficiently
Provide advice and guidance as a lead expert in fleet, developing appropriate solutions to problems within policy / best practice guidelines
Contribute to the development of Environment Agency policy / process at national / local level and monitor and advice on effective implementation in the business, in line with environmental targets
Develop and implement systems and tools for monitoring and reporting on service delivery, to assess and interpret operational performance / compliance and advise senior managers on implications and appropriate action
Experience in contract management would be extremely desirable
Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable
The applicant must be well organised and a self-starter
Plan, monitor, control and realign resources to ensure that all activities are completed effectively and efficiently
Provide advice and guidance as a lead expert in fleet, developing appropriate solutions to problems within policy / best practice guidelines
Contribute to the development of Environment Agency policy / process at national / local level and monitor and advice on effective implementation in the business, in line with environmental targets
Develop and implement systems and tools for monitoring and reporting on service delivery, to assess and interpret operational performance / compliance and advise senior managers on implications and appropriate action
Experience in contract management would be extremely desirable
Experience of the procurement processes within Defra would be desirable
The applicant must be well organised and a self-starter
The location is flexible, but one of the Fleet hubs would be preferred. You'll be comfortable working as part of a dispersed and remote working and management. Some travel will be required, including occasional overnight stays.
Interviews scheduled week commencing 27th April in Bristol. Exact dates and location to be confirmed.
Please contact Martine Thompson (Fleet Contract Manager) 07710 903296 or Emily Buckley (Strategic Fleet Manager) on 07795367272 for more information or an informal discussion. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Interviews scheduled week commencing 27th April in Bristol. Exact dates and location to be confirmed.
Please contact Martine Thompson (Fleet Contract Manager) 07710 903296 or Emily Buckley (Strategic Fleet Manager) on 07795367272 for more information or an informal discussion. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
12/04/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Influences and Persuades Others
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.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Contracts & Relationship Management
Develops, delivers and manages successful contracts with Environment Agency policy and procedures.
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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.