<p><strong>HR Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Bath (Hybrid working available)</strong><br /> <strong>£60,000 - £70,000 per annum | Full-time | Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Overview</strong><br /> Robert Half is supporting a growing UK organisation in the search for a HR Manager to lead and evolve their people function. This is a newly created role offering the chance to shape the HR agenda, influence senior leaders, and deliver a people strategy that drives performance, engagement, and growth.</p><p>The position will suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys working across multiple sites and balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement a people strategy that aligns with business priorities and future growth plans.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement across all HR disciplines.</li><li>Provide coaching, guidance, and operational support.</li><li>Oversee employment relations, organisational change, and compliance with current employment legislation.</li><li>Introduce initiatives that enhance talent attraction, learning, and retention.</li><li>Support leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement activity.</li><li>Partner with Finance on reward, benefits, and recognition programmes.</li><li>Use workforce data and analytics to support evidence-based decisions and policy development.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven track record as a HR Manager within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and HR frameworks.</li><li>Experience in leading change and supporting business transformation.</li><li>Confident influencing at all levels and managing complex ER cases.</li><li>CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.</li><li>Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Strategic yet pragmatic; equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the front line.</li><li>Commercially aware, people-centred, and results-driven.</li><li>Collaborative and proactive, with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and development.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMzYzMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Taunton (Hybrid - 3-4 days in office, 1-2 from home)<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £350 - £400 per day (via umbrella)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 6 months (likely to extend)<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Immediate Hire</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established UK wide client. Due to an internal secondment, the business is looking for an <strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong> to support the Financial Controller and CFO across their UK entities.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing finance function during a period of planning and year-end activity, in a role that offers visibility, autonomy, and hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As <strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong>, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, while supporting the wider business with planning and audit deliverables.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing year-end financial statements and group consolidations across three UK entities.</li><li>Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring all timelines are tracked and met (December year-end, completion by early March).</li><li>Producing monthly management accounts, posting journals, and completing first-level reviews and variance analysis prior to senior sign-off.</li><li>Supporting the Financial Controller and CFO with budgeting and forecasting for 2026, collating information from across the business and presenting to management in November.</li><li>Providing analytical insight and supporting ongoing process improvements within the finance team.</li></ul><p><strong>The Successful Candidate</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will be a hands-on finance professional with strong experience in <strong>management accounting, year-end preparation and audit liaison</strong>. You'll be confident reviewing financial information, consolidating multiple entities, and operating within a fast-paced commercial environment.</p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong relevant experience.</li><li>Proven track record of preparing management and statutory accounts.</li><li>Experience managing or coordinating external audits.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Day rate:</strong> £350 - £400 per day (via umbrella).</li><li><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 months (with strong potential to extend).</li><li><strong>Hybrid working:</strong> 3-4 days in the office, 1-2 from home.</li><li><strong>Start date:</strong> Early to mid-October.</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced interim to make a real impact within a successful and well-respected organisation.</p><p><strong>Apply today</strong> or contact Dan Williams @ <strong>Robert Half Finance & Accounting</strong> for more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjEzNDA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently partnering with our client, a well-recognised brand across the South West, in their recruitment of a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.</p><p>A blend between technical and business partnering, this role works across the business and gives the role holder the opportunity to make a real impact on how the business operates and to work closely with a range of senior stakeholders. Therefore, this role is perfect for a strong technical accountant or an auditor who's looking to gain more partnering experience, work closely with financial models and line manage a small team with the overall aim of moving into a more commercially focused skillset. Due to the size of the business, there will be plenty of opportunities for internal career development.</p><p>Hybrid working is supported, with 3 days PW in the office. Once a fortnightly travel is required to their sister office in the South West. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 + benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation and delivery of annual performance reports, ensuring financial and operational outcomes are accurately presented.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of financial models aligned with regulatory determinations and business planning cycles.</li><li>Lead the production and analysis of core financial metrics and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting standards.</li><li>Provide expert guidance on regulatory frameworks, accounting guidelines, and incentive mechanisms, acting as a technical advisor to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Manage stakeholder engagement across auditors, regulators, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and transparency in reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in financial control processes, reporting systems, and regulatory compliance initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning, budget alignment, and impact assessments related to funding and expenditure decisions.</li><li>Lead and develop team members, fostering collaboration across business units to support informed decision-making and regulatory strategy.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified</li><li>Strong analytical mindset, ability to ask "why" and challenge the status quo</li><li>Excellent communicator</li><li>Experienced in working under pressure</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuOTcxMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Recruitment and Talent Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Permanent | £45,000 - £50,000 | North Somerset | New Position</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a <strong>Recruitment and Talent Manager</strong> for a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to make the position your own, shaping and influencing how the business attracts, develops and retains its people.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely alongside the HR team, the Recruitment and Talent Manager will take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, from attraction through to onboarding, while also playing a pivotal role in developing internal talent pathways to support succession planning and career growth.</p><p>This is a permanent role, offering hybrid working, and paying up to circa £50k DOE.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with hiring managers to understand resourcing needs and create engaging, inclusive job adverts.</li><li>Leading end-to-end recruitment, including proactive sourcing, CV sifting, interviews, and candidate management.</li><li>Enhancing employer brand through recruitment campaigns, careers events, and social media presence.</li><li>Building and nurturing talent pipelines to meet current and future business needs.</li><li>Working with managers to identify high-potential employees and future leaders, supporting succession planning initiatives.</li><li>Designing and supporting career development programmes and pathways that enable employees to grow within the organisation.</li><li>Collaborating with managers and HR colleagues to ensure development opportunities align with business needs.</li><li>Providing coaching, guidance and training to managers on recruitment and talent management best practice.</li><li>Managing recruitment budgets, KPIs and reporting to senior leadership.</li><li>Ensuring a fair, transparent and inclusive approach to all recruitment and development activities.</li></ul><p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p><ul><li>Be experienced in managing full-cycle recruitment across varied functions.</li><li>Have proven ability to build strong relationships with managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Bring creativity and innovation to both talent attraction and talent development strategies.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and candidate experience.</li><li>Be proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a standalone capacity.</li></ul><p>This permanent opportunity offers the chance to shape a new role, influence recruitment and development strategy, and make a real impact on the organisation's people agenda.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTc4MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="484" data-start="181"><strong data-end="201" data-start="181">Job Description:</strong><br / data-start="201" data-end="204">Our clients are seeking a proactive and organised immediately available <strong data-end="268" data-start="245">Service Coordinator</strong> to join their team in Penarth. This full-time, on-site role involves managing service bookings, maintaining accurate data records, and supporting the Office Manager with a variety of administrative and ad hoc tasks.</p><p data-start="486" data-end="513"><strong data-end="511" data-start="486">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="768" data-start="514"><li data-start="514" data-end="574"><p data-start="516" data-end="574">Input and manage data accurately within internal systems</p></li><li data-start="575" data-end="646"><p data-end="646" data-start="577">Use booking systems to schedule and coordinate services efficiently</p></li><li data-end="718" data-start="647"><p data-end="718" data-start="649">Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and wider team</p></li><li data-start="719" data-end="768"><p data-end="768" data-start="721">Assist with general office duties as required</p></li></ul><p data-end="789" data-start="770"><strong data-start="770" data-end="787">Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-start="790" data-end="1007"><li data-start="790" data-end="867"><p data-start="792" data-end="867">Previous experience in data entry and using booking or scheduling systems</p></li><li data-end="924" data-start="868"><p data-end="924" data-start="870">Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</p></li><li data-start="925" data-end="980"><p data-start="927" data-end="980">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</p></li><li data-end="1007" data-start="981"><p data-start="983" data-end="1007">Immediate availability</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmZpb24uUGVycmV0dC4zMzkwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join an exciting Professional Services company with a reputable name within their industry, based in North Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£55,000 - £65,000 and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Take full responsibility for the in-house finance function including management accounting, financial accounting and financial analysis</li><li>Prepare and review the companies cash flow, forecasting and financial planning</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC regulations</li><li>Manage accounts payable/receivable and deal with all transactional processing as required</li><li>Develop financial controls, procedures, and reporting systems to improve efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or QBE Finance Manager or Management Accountant</li><li>Strong experience producing monthly management accounts packs and meaningful analysis</li><li>Analytically minded with strong organisation and problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to communicate across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£55,000 - £65,000 and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4xNjE4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are supporting a business based in central Bristol who are looking for an Interim Payroll Assistant to join them ASAP for a period of 2 months. This role has hybrid working of 3 days a week in the office. </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>2 months </p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£28,000 - £35,000 (Hourly rate depending on experience)</p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>37.5 hours a week with core/flexible hours. Hybrid working is available of 3 days a week in the office</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in preparing the monthly payroll - pay reviews, tax codes, deductions or payments as necessary </li><li>Ensuring all starters and leavers are recorded correctly </li><li>Assist in staff expenses </li><li>Maintaining HR and payroll records updates </li><li>Assisting with queries and escalating when necessary </li><li>Assist in payroll/pension report reconciliation </li><li>Provide support for the Payroll Manager as needed </li></ul><p><strong>Skills/Experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous payroll administration experience</li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Team player </li><li>Computer literate </li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5Ljg5MDAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Assistant<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bristol<br /> <strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</p><p><strong>Working pattern: </strong>Hybrid after initial training period (6 months)<br /> </p><p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proudly working with an industry leading business in Bristol to recruit for a Finance Assistant to join their busy and friendly Invoicing Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing both sales and purchase trade invoices and reconciling transactions to support the financial operations of the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately and promptly process all trade sales and purchase invoices in line with company procedures and deadlines</li><li>Generate sales invoices daily and liaise with regional offices to resolve any order-related invoicing issues</li><li>Process purchase invoices and prepare supplier payments in line with payment schedules</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any outstanding queries promptly</li><li>Process staff expense claims</li><li>Ensure adherence to weekly and monthly reporting deadlines</li><li>Communicate effectively with suppliers and customers to manage invoicing queries</li><li>Provide financial data and reports as requested by the Invoicing Team Leader</li><li>Support the Financial Accounts Team in reconciling customs entries</li><li>Carry out general office administrative duties, including answering phones</li><li>Support the wider finance team and deputise for the Invoicing Team Manager when required</li><li>Take a flexible and proactive approach to tasks, contributing to a positive team environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>AAT qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in sales and purchase ledger administration</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers</li></ul><p> If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuMjkzMDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Financial Controller - SME </strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a <strong>growing SME in Bath</strong> seeking an experienced <strong>interim finance professional</strong> for a <strong>3-month assignment</strong>. This is a hands-on, improvement-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys <strong>jumping into the detail, delivering quick wins, and leaving the business in a stronger, more structured position</strong>.</p><p>You will work closely with the leadership team to <strong>assess the current finance function, implement improvements, and provide clear recommendations for future development</strong>, including preparation for a potential Sage 50 → Sage 200 upgrade.</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Finance Manager / Financial Controller (3-Month Assignment)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bath, South West England (In-Office)<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months <br /> <strong>Salary / Day Rate:</strong> £350-£400pd</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct a <strong>full finance health check</strong>: review systems, processes, and controls.</li><li>Improve <strong>month-end processes, reporting, and cashflow forecasting</strong>.</li><li>Identify <strong>quick wins</strong> to enhance efficiency and control.</li><li>Coach and support a <strong>small finance team</strong>, including two CIMA apprentices.</li><li>Deliver a <strong>concise Finance Review Report</strong> with actionable quick wins that you can action and longer term recommendations.</li><li>Recommend longer-term improvements for systems, processes, and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced <strong>Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Systems Accountant</strong> with a hands-on approach.</li><li>Strong SME or owner-managed business experience, ideally in turnaround or growth environments.</li><li>Qualified accountant (<strong>ACA, ACCA, CIMA</strong> or equivalent).</li><li>Practical experience with <strong>Sage 50</strong>, with exposure to system upgrades desirable.</li><li>Confident, inquisitive, and commercially aware.</li><li>Strong communication and coaching skills, able to influence and implement change.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to make a <strong>real impact in a purpose-driven business</strong>. You'll be tasked with diagnosing issues, implementing improvements, and helping shape the finance function for future growth.</p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong><br /> If you're available immediately and have the experience to deliver results, please submit your CV directly to this advert</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjcxNTI2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Management Accountant - 3 Month Contract | £200-£225/day | Bath</strong></p><p><strong>Are you a proactive Management Accountant looking for your next short-term contract?</strong></p><p>Robert Half have a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established finance team in Bath on a <strong>3-month interim basis</strong>, starting ASAP. This is an ideal role for a hands-on accountant who enjoys being <strong>close to the business</strong>, delivering insight, and making an immediate impact.</p><ul><li><strong>Contract Type:</strong> day rate interim Interim (3 months)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Bath - 3 days on-site, 2 days from home</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</li><li><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £200-£225 (PAYE)</li></ul><p><strong>Why this role?</strong></p><ul><li>Work in a <strong>collaborative, supportive team</strong> while being empowered to take ownership of your work.</li><li><strong>Hybrid working:</strong> 3 days on-site in Bath (critical for team collaboration and stakeholder engagement) and 2 days from home.</li><li>Gain exposure to <strong>different business functions</strong> and provide key financial insight to senior managers and budget holders.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>month-end activities</strong>, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Prepare and present <strong>management information</strong>, reports, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Provide <strong>financial guidance and support</strong> to budget holders across departments.</li><li>Monitor budgets, headcount, and workforce costs, ensuring resources remain within approved limits.</li><li>Identify <strong>trends, anomalies, and opportunities</strong> for improved efficiency or cost control.</li><li>Deputise for the Management Accounting Manager as required and contribute to continuous process improvements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams, ensuring <strong>smooth operations and clear financial communication</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>QBE, part-qualified, or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent) - all considered.</li><li>Minimum 2 years' experience in a management/accounting role.</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyse and present complex data clearly.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders across all levels.</li><li>Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and proactive in problem-solving.</li></ul><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, impactful role</strong> for a proactive Management Accountant looking for a short-term contract where your contribution will be visible and valued.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjMwODc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Interim Lead Project Manager - Strategic Contract Negotiation - Commercial Interim Opportunity </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">South West Based | Daily Rate - initial project for 6 months with possible 12 month extension | Immediate Start</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">We're seeking a commercially astute Lead Project Manager/Commercial Leader to drive a high-impact contract renegotiation and procurement programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound transformation initiative with visibility at the highest levels of the organisation.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">About the Role</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead end-to-end contract negotiation: Manage the full lifecycle of contract discussions, from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment to final agreement and execution, ensuring commercial objectives are met.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Risk and compliance management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Stakeholder coordination: Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (legal, finance, operations) and external parties, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of negotiation points.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Commercial strategy alignment: Ensure the negotiated terms support the broader business strategy, including pricing, delivery models, performance metrics, and long-term value creation.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">What You'll Bring</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience leading complex contract negotiations in the construction or utilities sectors. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deep understanding of how contractors operate commercially. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong stakeholder management skills - able to engage with senior leadership including CFO/CEO level.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ability to work across operations, finance, and commercial teams, and travel across the South West as and when required. </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;">Your Profile </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has led at least one or two major contract renegotiations or procurement programmes.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfortable working in a high-stakes environment with significant spend (~£50m/year).</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Available immediately and open to either FTC or daily rate engagement.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjQ0OTM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The fundamental objective of the Head of OT is to manage the OT Team in designing, deploying, and supporting the communication and monitoring systems on new and existing distributed energy projects.</p><p>As new sites increasing rely on their communication networks for operation, my client needs to ensure that new designs meet the current requirements for performance and cybersecurity and that older designs are maintained and upgraded in line with current industry practises.</p><p>The Head of OT will also be available to provide advice and assistance for reactive issues which need additional skills or experience and will participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours remote support along with the other members of comms team.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages and mentors engineers, delegating workload as necessary</li><li>Works closely with multiple stakeholder teams including engineering, design, commercial, planning and construction to optimise project designs</li><li>Ensure the OT Team are provided with all relevant information to complete designs</li><li>Assumes OT design responsibility for project OT scope from concept, through construction and to final acceptance.</li><li>Ensure cybersecurity policy is considered in new designs and in maintenance and upgrades of existing systems.</li><li>Ensure the required documentation needed to implement the OT system designs is produced on time, e.g. cable schedules, network diagrams, and register lists</li><li>Liaising with other teams & contractors to ensure that the overall project designs integrate smoothly</li><li>Communicates directly with suppliers' technical / service support teams regarding product capabilities and reviews client enquiries, escalating as required to equipment manufacturers.</li><li>Responds to EPC, O&M, technical advisor, funder, client, or asset owner technical enquiries. These enquiries may require several actions including documentation review, performance assessment, site survey and technical support</li><li>Staying abreast of relevant developments in the telecommunications and technology marketplace</li><li>Managing tickets raised by O&M and programming OT resource.</li><li>Planning and overseeing maintenance of OT systems software and hardware installed at solar PV and battery energy storage plants throughout the UK</li><li>Supporting operational staff with monitoring, data acquisition, security, and CCTV systems issue resolutions</li><li>Adherence to the Group's Quality Management System and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL</strong></p><ul><li>Management of a technical team within the OT environment.</li><li>Basic Windows administration knowledge, including Intune endpoint management</li><li>Detailed knowledge of IT/OT networks and design principles; segmentation, VLANs, NAT, VPNs</li><li>Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity</li><li>Industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485 / serial communications</li><li>Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools</li><li>Technical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for implementing new ideas</li><li>Self motivated; able to work remotely and independently</li><li>Enthusiasm for ongoing personal development and learning</li><li>Strong communicator with patience and perseverance, able to troubleshoot and problem-solve with remote staff or equipment</li></ul><p><strong>PREFERRED</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of PV specific and general industrial data acquisition systems</li><li>Linux system administration experience, focussed on Debian or derivatives, Ansible for centralised management, iptables/NFT firewalls.</li><li>Experience of the following network equipment; Fortinet firewalls and switches, Mikrotik routers, Moxa industrial networking, OpenWRT</li><li>PV, battery, and power electronics background knowledge</li><li>Basic AutoCAD skills</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally an undergraduate degree in STEM subject that provides a demonstrable background in IT, computing, computer networking, or electronics via relevant course modules, but may also include vocational training or extensive relevant work experience</li><li>IT-related technical proficiency or security qualifications e.g. SANS, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or similar are advantageous, but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Must possess a current Driving Licence</li><li>Must be prepared to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays, and potentially abroad, for site visits</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjkyMzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
