35799 - Commercial Business Relationship Manager


Company:	Environment Agency
Salary:	£54,940
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle, NE4 7AR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded relationship manager to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in enabling the successful delivery of flood and coastal risk management programmes. This strategic role is key to supporting Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) through expert guidance, commercial insight and strong partnerships, helping them navigate commercial frameworks and deliver impactful projects.

The Commercial Business Relationship Manager (CBRM) role currently sits within the Commercial and Framework Management (CaFM) team, part of the Portfolio Management, Assurance and Commercial (PMAC) directorate in Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM). As part of an exciting period of change, the team is preparing to move into a new RMA-focused business unit, creating opportunities to help shape the future of our support to partners and stakeholders.

Working closely with Framework Managers, commercial specialists and RMAs, you will build strategic relationships, facilitate the use of frameworks and provide the advice, connections and support needed to help RMA's deliver successful flood and coastal risk management projects.

We would be open to assignment options with other Risk Management Authorities (local authorities, internal drainage boards and others) and other government bodies.

The team

CBST help RMA’s access and use frameworks to deliver flood and coastal risk management projects. Working closely with Framework Managers, commercial specialists, delivery partners and external stakeholders, we act as a central commercial interface, providing advice, guidance and connections needed to overcome barriers and achieve successful outcomes. As we transition into a new RMA-focused business unit, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team at the heart of partnership working and delivery.

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