PFI Partnerships Manager

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced PFI Partnerships Manager to lead the Property PFI team and oversee the Council’s property-related PFI contracts. The role focuses on governance, performance, expiry preparation, and developing future property management arrangements to secure outcomes for services and communities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, government departments, NHS organisations, schools and private sector partners to deliver complex

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading property/PPF/PFI programmes.
• Strong governance and performance oversight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Property PFI team and oversee management of property-related PFI contracts.
• Prepare for contract expiry and hand back; develop future property management arrangements.
• Provide specialist advice on PFI/PPP and property matters to senior leadership.
• Work with senior leaders, government departments, NHS, schools, academies and private sector partners.
• Drive delivery of complex programmes with lasting city-wide impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

People management

Job description

PFI Partnerships Manager

Newcastle City Council are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly motivated PFI Partnerships Manager to lead the Council’s Property PFI team and oversee the management of its Private Finance Initiative (PFI) programmes.

This is a leadership role with responsibility for ensuring the effective management, governance and performance of the Council's property-related PFI contracts.

As a key member of the Property Services leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in preparing for contract expiry and hand back, developing future property management arrangements, and ensuring the Council secures the best possible outcomes for its assets and communities.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical and non-technical professionals, you will provide specialist advice on PFI, PPP and property matters, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, industry best practice and the Council's strategic objectives.

You will work closely with senior leaders, elected members, government departments, NHS organisations, schools, academies and private sector partners, building strong relationships to support the successful delivery of complex programmes that have a lasting impact across the city.

Our Values

• Proud – passionate about serving our communities and delivering excellent outcomes.


• Fair – treating everyone with respect, integrity and inclusivity.


• Ambitious – driving innovation, improvement and positive change.Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future management of a significant property portfolio at a critical stage in the lifecycle of our PFI contracts.

In return, you will:

• Play a leading role in major strategic property programmes.


• Influence the future use and management of key public assets.


• Work with senior stakeholders across local government, healthcare, education and the private sector.


• Lead high-profile projects with genuine community impact.


• Be part of an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.


• Help deliver lasting value for the people of Newcastle

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Forster, Head of Property Services, at [e-mail].

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.