Framework Manager - 32028

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial or framework manager to join a great team and make a difference in the delivery of significant programmes of work. This leadership role will be crucial for the efficient governance of our Frameworks, providing an excellent chance to lead on critical and strategic relationships.

The Framework Manager supports the development and mobilisation, and leads on implementation, and management of procurement frameworks to ensure efficient delivery of projects and services in line with the Environment Agency’s goals.
You will oversee a number of our Framework Contracts and be a key contact for EA staff, strategic delivery partners and others using this delivery vehicle. You will become the recognised authority giving sound advice on Framework interpretation and actively promoting use by other Risk Management Authorities. You will assist the business to ensure teams receive maximum benefit from these arrangements and implement any improvements and changes throughout its lifecycle.
You will be able to apply the Framework to projects and programmes embedding best practice and developing long-term collaborative partnerships.
You will provide strategic input into the planning and assurance of framework activities, including the management of data and assurance indicators, and quarterly framework surgeries.
There may be line management duties as we build a team to support effective delivery.

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.

Our Framework Management team, part of Commercial and Framework Management (CAFM), oversees the full lifecycle of operational frameworks—from launch to closure and transition. We lead Supplier Relationship Management and ensure frameworks support capital delivery, maintenance, safety works, and mapping and modelling services for our customers. Through robust assurance and performance management, we foster strategic supplier collaboration, safeguard commercial integrity, and drive continuous improvement. Our work keeps frameworks agile, efficient, and compliant—maximising value and outcomes.

Essential Education & Professional Requirements
Chartered membership, working toward chartered status, or actively contributing with a recognised professional body such as ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, or RICS.
Formal training in contract management and procurement frameworks (e.g., NEC4 ECC & PSC training, Contract Management Capability Programme or equivalent).

Desired Education & Professional Requirements
Degree level educated, or equivalent professional qualification.

Essential Experience
Proven experience in mobilising, managing, and closing complex frameworks and supplier relationships within large capital delivery or operational environments.
Extensive experience (typically 3+ years) in framework or contract management, ideally within infrastructure, construction, flood and coastal risk management (FCRM), or environmental programmes.
A skilled communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills with experience managing a range of stakeholders, both internally and external.

Other Experience/ Skills
Experience of using the NEC Form of Contract.
Demonstrated understanding of public sector procurement practices and UK government frameworks.

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration(UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK.

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.

The team is nationally dispersed across the country. Some travel required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working.

For further information please contact: victoria.payne@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews due to take place via Teams in early November 2025.

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Develops and maintains effective working relationships

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Within the Framework Management Team, we are required to build relationships quickly and sustain them over a number of years to aid with all aspects of delivery. Describe a time when you have had to quickly build strong relationships with a number of critical partners, either internal or external, and what you did to maintain these?

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

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.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Describe a time when you identified a significant risk or issue within a project or a supplier relationship. What steps did you take to assess the situation, make decisions, and implement a solution? How did you influence the situation and persuade your solution to be undertaken?

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Describe a situation where you have used your commercial knowledge and expertise to ensure the right outcome when colleagues were advocating a different approach. How did you communicate across different stakeholder groups and deliver the intended outcome?

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.