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. We are looking for a Programme Manager to be a key member of the Future Frameworks Team. You will be at the forefront of leading an ongoing programme of projects to procure and mobilise operational delivery frameworks. You will provide leadership to the frameworks renewals programme: - Establishing Project teams and governance to deliver framework renewals projects - Providing leadership, strategic direction and advice to project teams - Building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including Crown Commercial Services and the Cabinet Office) to ensure successful delivery of the programme. - Ensuring that the needs of our stakeholders are met through the design of our frameworks - Ensuring consistency, where appropriate, across frameworks being developed - Ensuring that lessons learnt are captured and embedded and across the programme - Leading on developing and maintaining the programme’s Communication and Engagement plan - Ensuring project teams manage their records according to EA standards The role is in a dispersed, National team with staff having a contractual base at the nearest EA office to their home. A list of EA office locations is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about/access-and-opening You would be able to work from home for some of the week. The role also involves some travel to meetings which are typically in Birmingham, Leeds or London. 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 We are the Commercial and Framework Management team, part of the Flood & Coast Risk Management Directorate. We provide Commercial and Framework Management services; Operational Commercial Services, Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence, Operational Framework Management, Future Framework Provision, and a Centre of Excellence. This role sits in the Future Frameworks team. We work with DgC to develop and procure operational frameworks needed to enable the delivery of our asset management activities through our supply chain. Experience/skills required • A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline. • Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP is preferred • Significant programme / project management experience ideally in engineering, construction, and/or asset management • A track record for delivering results on large, complex, technically challenging projects or programmes through leadership of a multi-disciplinary team. • Contract management experience using NEC contracts (PSC and ECC) within a framework agreement is essential. Experience in the use of FAC-1 contracts is desirable • Formal training in programme, project and contract management is desirable. • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills are essential as relationship management of both internal and external stakeholders is a crucial aspect of the role. • Ability to lead and develop project teams, including colleagues from other department, bringing strategic thinking which improves processes and team behaviours.. Location : UK