Job summary
POSTS & HOURS:-
Role Title: PFI and Commercial Graduate
Based at: Hybrid/ Based at SSL Hub
Permanent post: 37.5h
Salary: £25898.45 - £28416.50
Summerhill Services Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of the NHS) are Pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic Graduate to join our National Recognised Successful, Private Finance Initiative Management Team through a Graduate Scheme.
Across the UK Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schemes have been utilised by public bodies to raise funds for capital projects contracting with commercial organisations to build hospitals in the National Health Service, schools, and provide infrastructure to the MOD.
Main duties of the job
SSL provides specialist contract management consultancy and performance management services, to support the public and private sectors to manage these contracts, and ensure that they are providing value for money, compliant premises, and quality environments by:
- Reviewing and monitoring the contracts, supporting performance management, and ensuring compliance across the services provided.
- Carrying out "PFI Health Checks" which analyse the contract and explore whether the contractors who delivers services are managing them effectively, thus providing recommendations and support to enable our client to deliver best in class services which provide excellent value.
- Preparing clients for PFI contract expiry to ensure building are handed over to client fit for purpose and all documentation is in place
The PFI and Commercial Graduate will support SSL to develop business growth opportunities, new services, and deliver consultancy services in relation to contract management of our "PFI Health Check" service and other projects as required
About us
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability
All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main duties of the job role please find the Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main duties of the job role please find the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oDegree in Business, Contract, Finance, Facilities or Statistics related subject and evidence of modules which cover elements of the above.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oEvidence of working across business in a support capacity through part time employment /placements/internships whilst undertaking Degree.
- oEvidence of working within customer facing and support roles
- oEvidence of analysing documents and management information and making recommendations
- oProducing written reports and making recommendation
- oUnderstanding of finance and budget management principles
- oPresenting information using a range of media to different audiences
- oAn understanding of an Estates and Facilities Management and the service provision of SSL.
- oMicrosoft Office Suite and utilising all packages effectively within a Business Setting
Desirable
- Experience using Power BI
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oEntrepreneurial, Commercial and business acumen
- oStrong communication skills both verbal and written and ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally).
- oStrong numeracy skills and ability to understand profit and loss.
- oStrong problem-solving ability and analytical skills and ability to present complex information utilising a range of systems
- oLeadership skills demonstrated throughout education, and extra curriculum activities
- oStrong time management skills and ability to work to strict deadlines
- oAbility to work effectively within a Team by participating and leading where required.
- oExcellent attention to details skills
- oStrong negotiation and persuasion skills
- oProficient with using computers and IT equipment and presentation systems.
OTHER
Essential
- oAbility to work flexibly.
- oAbility to travel/work between sites.
Person Specification
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oDegree in Business, Contract, Finance, Facilities or Statistics related subject and evidence of modules which cover elements of the above.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oEvidence of working across business in a support capacity through part time employment /placements/internships whilst undertaking Degree.
- oEvidence of working within customer facing and support roles
- oEvidence of analysing documents and management information and making recommendations
- oProducing written reports and making recommendation
- oUnderstanding of finance and budget management principles
- oPresenting information using a range of media to different audiences
- oAn understanding of an Estates and Facilities Management and the service provision of SSL.
- oMicrosoft Office Suite and utilising all packages effectively within a Business Setting
Desirable
- Experience using Power BI
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oEntrepreneurial, Commercial and business acumen
- oStrong communication skills both verbal and written and ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally).
- oStrong numeracy skills and ability to understand profit and loss.
- oStrong problem-solving ability and analytical skills and ability to present complex information utilising a range of systems
- oLeadership skills demonstrated throughout education, and extra curriculum activities
- oStrong time management skills and ability to work to strict deadlines
- oAbility to work effectively within a Team by participating and leading where required.
- oExcellent attention to details skills
- oStrong negotiation and persuasion skills
- oProficient with using computers and IT equipment and presentation systems.
OTHER
Essential
- oAbility to work flexibly.
- oAbility to travel/work between sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
