At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate the planning for the expiry of the Schools PFI contract.
- Company: Join a dynamic local council focused on community service and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible working, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring smooth transitions and protecting community interests.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47181 - 51357 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Schools PFI Expiry Manager within Contracting and Procurement (C&P). It is a 24 month Fixed Term Contract ending 31/07/2028.
About the role: This role will lead and coordinate the Council’s planning and early delivery activity for the expiry of the Schools PFI contract, ensuring we protect the Council’s service, financial and commercial interests and achieve a successful exit. This role will also support the management of the Schools PFI contract to ensure it operates effectively, delivers excellent services and value for money, and that contractual risks and change are handled robustly. It will also play a key role within the wider PFI Expiry Project, including sharing learning to support expiry planning for other relevant contracts.
About you: We are looking for someone with significant experience in contract/commercial management, with a track record of managing complex projects or programmes. You will be confident interpreting contract terms and translating obligations into practical expiry and demobilisation activity, coordinating asset and service handover, and working with stakeholders to maintain statutory compliance and high-quality records and evidence. You will have strong communication and influencing skills, able to build effective relationships with Council colleagues, schools, central government bodies, partners and advisers. Most of all, you will be proactive, collaborative and pragmatic, with the skills to protect the Council’s interests while enabling high-quality outcomes and value for money.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
- Salary: The salary band for this role is £47,181 – £51,357. The starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.
- Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
- Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits – low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Schools PFI Expiry Manager in Eastleigh employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
As a Schools PFI Expiry Manager with Southampton City Council, you will join a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, flexible working options, and extensive training opportunities, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a significant impact on local education while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a vibrant city known for its community spirit.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
