PFI Partnerships Manager
Newcastle City Council ·
Job SummaryContract Type:PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timeAdvert Start Date:10/08/2026Advert End Date:04/09/2026 22:59Salary:55,604 - 59,068 per annum (pay award pending)Hours per week:37 hours per weekJob Category:Architects / Surveyors / EngineersVacancy ID:300585Employment Location:Newcastle Upon TynePost Number:FIN109eNumber of posts:1Closing date: 4 SepFurther InformationPFI Partnerships Manager About the Role 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
At Newcastle City Council, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to being:
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 helen.forster@newcastle.gov.uk.
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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.