Partnership and Property Manager in Preston

About us

One Partnership is a public-private partnership between Eric Wright Group, the private sector partner, Community Health Partnerships, who are wholly owned by the Department of Health, and the local health and social care economies across the North West. We have been local partners to the public sector for over 12 years under the LIFT Co partnerships of Foundation for Life, East Lancashire Building Partnerships and BRAHM LIFT Co, but are now bringing the management of these Companies together under the new brand of “One Partnership”. This will enable us to be more agile and responsive, share best practice, and support the drive for public sector efficiency.

The role

We are looking for a Partnership and Property Manager to build and manage effective partnerships. You will work to build effective relationships with local representatives from Community Health Partnership (CHP), Eric Wright Facilities Management (EWFM), local Health and Social Care Partners, current and potential future tenants on our BRaHM Portfolio (covering Bolton, Rochdale, Hetwood and Middleton). Reporting to the Senior Partnership and Property Manager you will also be responsible for the successful delivery of core services under the One Partnership (LIFTCo) contract(s).

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensuring that the Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) buildings are effectively maintained over the entire concession period to maintain compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensuring compliance with the operational obligations of the Management Services Agreement.
• Ensuring compliance with the reporting and notification requirements of the respective Credit Agreements.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships through regular contact and attendance at meetings with Community Health Partnerships.
• Monitoring the performance of the Facilities Management (FM) Contractor to ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with requirements of the contract and take actions to address any shortfalls.
• Ensuring that all LIFTCo/FundCo contractual documentation, FM monthly reports, Technical Advisors (TA) reports, etc. are sourced and filed/archived appropriately.
• Supporting the management and implementation of contract changes and variations.
• Assisting with the production of Operational Reports for inclusion within the Eric Wright Partnerships (EWP), Eric Wright Group (EWG) Board and LIFTCo Board Papers.
• Preparing and maintaining Project Information and Trackers to provide accurate records of project status.
• Processing recharges – receiving recharge information from EWFM, raising any queries, issues to CHP and closing out Purchase Order’s.
• Ensuring awareness of Defects across the estate and ensure these are being properly managed.
• Undertaking portfolio Property Inspections.
• Reviewing contractual documentation received from EWFM to identify issues and discuss with the Facilities Manager.
• Managing resolution of day-to-day operational issues within your area.
• Ensuring awareness of any H&S issues across the estate and ensure these are being properly managed.
• Ensuring awareness of any Insurance claims across the estate and ensure these are being properly managed.
• Managing database of Third Party tenants and undertake any necessary day-to-day liaison.
• Recognising and managing local conflicts that may arise.
• Responsibility for the successful delivery of core services under the One Partnership (LIFTCo) contract(s), including attending local estates and service/client meetings as agreed.
• Providing input into the development of strategic pieces of work.
• Liaising with the other members of the team to share best practice and learning.
• Liaising with the other members of the team to help deliver the objectives set out in the business plan.
• Supporting local partners to develop short, medium and long term strategies for each LIFT buildings in the agreed geographical footprint in line with the wider local strategic vision.

About You

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience of working within the PFI/PPP arena and have worked in a client-facing environment. Some understanding of the health and social care system would be desirable. You will have exceptional organisational skills, outstanding attention to detail, as well as having the aptitude to multi-task with ease. It goes without saying that you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and have the ability to solve problems whilst maintaining excellent relationships with both clients and suppliers. Finally, you will have first rate IT skills and be fully conversant with Microsoft Office.

In return we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company car / car allowance scheme - we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service.
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focusing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future.
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution).
• Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period.
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness.
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more.
• Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients.
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to use.
• Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns.
• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP.
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future.
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focused on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing.

Our Ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.