Head of PFI
Bradford Council
£82,500
Bradford is a city of ambition with the wind in its sails following a hugely successful year as UK City of Culture. From a cultural urban centre, to sweeping landscapes and stunning heritage towns, Bradford has something for everyone across its 141 square miles. The district has a fast growing and dynamic workforce, a high proportion of self-employment and new business start-ups and a growing population. This is an exciting time to join a district with its eyes on the future.
THE ROLE
Bradford Council is looking for a strategic leader to take on one of its most significant commercial portfolios. The education PFI estate spans ten schools across two contracts with a lifetime capital value of circa £1.6 billion and annual expenditure of approximately £45 million, providing daily education for around 10,000 students.
As Head of PFI, you will lead the council team responsible for contract and commercial management of these partnerships, setting the long-term direction for the service and ensuring the council is well prepared for the next chapter beyond existing PFI arrangements. You will lead major commercial negotiations, oversee high-profile contractual relationships and provide strategic leadership on investment, risk, governance and performance.
This is an opportunity to build your own team and leave a lasting mark on Bradford, playing a defining role in providing the right environment for children to learn and protecting some of the council’s most important public assets.
INFORMATION
For further information or to apply, please contact Tim Farr at Starfish Search on 07756 293292 / tim.farr@starfishsearch.com or John Pease on 07511 106753 / John.Pease@Starfishsearch.com. Use the 'Click Here' button below to visit the Bradford website and learn more.
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Closing Date-20th September 2026
Longlist meeting (applicants not required)-w/c 21st September 2026
Technical Interviews-w/c 28th September 2026
Shortlist meeting (applicants not required)-w/c 5th October 2026
Final Interviews-w/c 12th October 2026
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- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
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