Job Title: Interim Service Manager - PFI, Contracts and Commissioning
Location: South Yorkshire, Hybrid
Contract: Interim/Ongoing
Pay: £493.65 per day Inside IR35
Spencer Clarke Group are looking to appoint a Service Manager for PFI, Contracts and Commissioning on behalf of a Local Authority client in South Yorkshire. You will lead on the strategic and operational management of the Council's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts for schools and provide guidance for other PFI contracts when required.
The post holder will also play a crucial role in planning and delivering the Schools Capital Programme, ensuring that school facilities remain fit for purpose, compliant, and capable of supporting excellent educational provision. Additionally, the role will manage the transition and demobilisation of PFI contracts with a focus on strategic planning and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on the governance, monitoring, and management of the Council's Schools PFI contracts and advise on other PFI contracts as needed.
Develop and deliver the Schools Capital Programme, ensuring alignment with the Council's sufficiency plans and educational priorities.
Act as a key liaison with the Department for Education, schools, academies, and internal stakeholders to coordinate property and facility-related services.
Oversee performance monitoring of contracts, addressing performance issues and identifying opportunities for continuous improveme...