We are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for amercial Manager to join a large team on a permanent basis. This role will be primarily based in the Northampton office, with occasional travel to other sites and the local school estate.Hours: per week, Monday–FridayThis is a key leadership role within the Northampton Schools account, supporting the delivery of high‑quality facilities management services across a 20 +school PFI portfolio. Operating at the heart of the contract, themercial Manager will ensure strongmercial performance, robusternance, and long-term contractualpliance.As part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for driving transparent, accurate and value‑focusedmercial management across aplex and highly regulated PFI environment. The role plays a pivotal part in ensuring contractual obligations are met, risks are well managed, and costs are controlled throughout the lifecycle of the contract.You will work closely with the SPV, the Local Authority, school leadership teams, subcontractors and internal operational colleagues to maintain soundmercialernance and reliable service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providemercial oversight of the Total FM PFI contract, ensuringpliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
2. Interpret and apply PFI contract clauses, advising operational teams on risks, liabilities andmercial impacts.
3. Manage and administer PFI change control processes, including reviewing, pricing, negotiating and securing approvals for variations.
4. Produce accurate monthlymercial reports, forecasts and P&Ls.
5. Review accruals, WIP, provisions and cost capture to ensure financial accuracy.
6. Oversee subcontractor management, ensuringpliance, performance monitoring, procurement and pricing accuracy.
7. Act as the mainmercial interface with the SPV, Local Authority and internal stakeholders.
8. Identify, monitor and mitigatemercial risks, supporting internal and external audit processes.
9. Providemercial guidance to operational teams and review contractor quotations in line with agreed rates.
10. Lead procurement activity for minor works, reactive tasks and small projects, including quote analysis, tendering and negotiation.
Skills & Experience – Desirable
11. Experience working on a PFI schools contract or similar long-term concession‑based FM contract.
12. Professional accreditation such as CIPS or RICS, or working towards qualification.
13. Experience using CAFM systems (, Concept or similar) within a hard or soft FM environment.
Behaviours &petencies
14. Proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.
15. Excellentmunication and stakeholder engagement skills.
16. Ability to manage multiple priorities within aplex operational environment.
17. High integrity with amitment to transparent and fairmercial practices.
What We Offer
18. Clear career progression pathways into senior roles.
19. Access to professional and leadership training programmes.
20. 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
21. Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
22. Flexible and hybrid working options to help support work–life balance.
23. A range of flexible benefits including insurance options, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
24. Access to an online discounts platform for retail, health and lifestyle savings.
25. Two paid Social Impact Days each year to support volunteering or fundraising activities.