Kevin Wolstencroft
Manchester
Summary
A commercially aware and self-motivated professional with extensive experience of operations at Senior Management and Board level. Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and is recognised as an inspirational and effective leader. Known for pragmatic decision-making and being an intelligent client, consistently driving organisational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Consultant - PFI and Project Management
Nivek Consultancy
Salford, Greater Manchester
11.2016 - 11.2025
- Advised Salford City Council on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, liaised with private sector project companies and schools
- Advised Salford City Council on Academy conversions for schools
- Advised Beacon Developments on Project Management, Procurement and Contractual issues
- Advised on project delivery and contractual compliance from inception to completion
Head of Service
Salford City Council
Salford
04.2013 - 11.2016
- Responsible for managing PFI contracts, Academy conversions, Primary expansion programme, ICT Managed Service for all Salford Schools
- Attendance at Local Education Partnership Board
- Advice to Strategic Directors, and senior Local Government Politicians
PFI Manager
Salford City Council
Salford
01.2001 - 03.2013
- Compiled the bid for Salford City Council's first PFI contract
- Successfully delivered this project
Education
Prince 2 - Project Management
Salford
Salford 09/2004 -
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
Bolton University
09/1995 - 09/1997
Fellow of Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB) -
Salford
09/1992 - 09/1998
Skills
- Pragmatic
- Commercially aware
- Self motivated professional
- Experience of operations at Senior Management and Board level
- An inspirational and effective leader
- High degree of integrity
- Intelligent Client
Affiliations
- Manchester United Platinum Season Ticket Holder (1st game in 1963). Part of a Walking Group
Timeline
Consultant - PFI and Project Management
Nivek Consultancy
11.2016 - 11.2025
Head of Service
Salford City Council
04.2013 - 11.2016
PFI Manager
Salford City Council
01.2001 - 03.2013
Prince 2 - Project Management
Salford
09/2004 -
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
Bolton University
09/1995 - 09/1997
Fellow of Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB) -
Salford
09/1992 - 09/1998