Programme Director Jobs in Southampton, Southampton

Project Manager - IT

Southampton, Hampshire
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Project Manager - LabVantage LIMS Implementation (Outside IR35)We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a critical LabVantage LIMS implementation within a highly regulated life sciences environment.This role requires someone who has successfully delivered LIMS projects and can operate effectively in GxP and GMP-regulated environments, where data integrity, compliance, and patient safety are central to the programme's success.<h3>Key Requirements</h3><ul><li>Proven experience delivering LIMS implementation projects</li><li>Experience with LabVantage LIMS</li><li>Strong understanding of GxP and GMP regulations</li><li>Experience managing complex stakeholder groups across business and technical teams</li><li>Track record of delivering projects in highly regulated environments</li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul><li>6-month initial contract</li><li>Outside IR35</li><li>Potential for a multi-year engagement, with further European and US projects planned following the initial implementation</li><li>Competitive day rate</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme with significant scope beyond the initial phase, supporting a global rollout in an environment where quality, compliance, and patient safety are critical.If you'd like to learn more, please get in touch. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5Ljk1MDI5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-13T12:11:41Z

Finance Manager

Cobham, Surrey
remote
Contract
60000 - 67000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Management Accountant / Finance ManagerLocation: Cobham, Surrey Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus Duration: 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-basedAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.The initial contract is for 3 months, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently not guaranteed.The successful candidate will initially be expected to work five days per week on site to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to four days per week on site, subject to performance and business requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul>The Ideal CandidateThe role would suit an experienced Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.What's on Offer<ul><li>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</li><li>£3,000 completion bonus</li><li>3-month initial contract</li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially 5 days per week on site</li><li>Potential to move to 4 days per week on site once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial impact. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-25T14:31:38Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
People ManagerLocation: Swindon Salary: £41,500 Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Working arrangement: Fully office-based, with occasional travel to other local sitesAbout the opportunityRobert Half are working with a purpose-led organisation that is looking to appoint a People Manager to play a key role in developing its people strategy, organisational capability and culture.This is a broad and varied role, covering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on HR delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation, providing trusted advice and helping to ensure the organisation has the people, culture and capability needed to achieve its objectives.The role would suit an experienced HR professional looking to move into a purpose-led organisation, or a strong HR generalist ready to take their first step into a management role.The roleYou will take ownership of a broad people remit, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term organisational development.Key areas of responsibility will include:<ul><li>Developing and delivering people and organisational development strategies.</li><li>Supporting organisational change, culture development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain high-quality employees.</li><li>Developing learning and development programmes and supporting management capability.</li><li>Establishing effective talent management and succession planning processes.</li><li>Providing practical advice and guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.</li><li>Ensuring HR processes and practices are legally compliant, consistent and effective.</li><li>Supporting organisational design and wider change programmes.</li><li>Developing effective approaches to reward and employee benefits.</li><li>Improving employee engagement and two-way communication.</li><li>Advising and supporting senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.</li><li>Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Using people data and insight to support effective decision-making.</li><li>Managing relevant HR budgets and ensuring value for money.</li><li>Keeping up to date with employment legislation and wider developments affecting the people agenda.</li><li>Providing managers with the tools, guidance and confidence to effectively lead and develop their teams.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for a capable and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating across the full employee lifecycle.You may be an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or HR generalist looking for the next step in your career.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>Broad HR generalist experience across areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance, learning and development and organisational development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change and improving people processes.</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.</li><li>Good organisational and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace.</li><li>The confidence to take ownership of a broad HR remit.</li><li>Relevant HR qualifications and/or CIPD membership would be advantageous.</li></ul>Who this role could suitThis opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone who is:An experienced HR professional looking to move away from a purely commercial environment and use their skills within an organisation with a strong sense of purpose.A strong HR generalist who has built solid experience across the employee lifecycle and is now ready to take their first formal management or leadership step.Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, wants to make a positive impact and is comfortable combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.What's on offer?<ul><li>£41,500 salary.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the people function.</li><li>Broad HR remit with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Scope to develop your management and leadership experience.</li><li>A supportive and values-driven working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your work.</li></ul>Please note: this is a fully office-based position and will require some travel between local sites.Robert Half are managing this recruitment process on behalf of the organisation. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDI1NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-03T16:35:45Z

Investment Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a fast-growing international renewable energy and infrastructure investment platform to recruit an Investment Associate into its Reading team.The business invests in, develops and operates large-scale renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure across the UK and international markets. With an expanding portfolio and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to identify, acquire and develop new investment opportunities across multiple technologies and geographies.This is an opportunity to join a small, entrepreneurial investment team and gain exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and financial modelling through to due diligence, M&A, financing and asset performance.<h3>About the Opportunity</h3>The Investment Associate will support the commercial and investment appraisal of a growing portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets.Importantly, this is not solely a UK role. The successful individual will also support the wider European activities of the group's international parent, providing exposure to multiple technologies, transactions and markets.You will work closely with senior leadership and wider technical, commercial and legal teams, playing an active role in evaluating new opportunities and delivering the group's investment strategy.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Build, develop and take ownership of financial models for existing assets and new investment opportunities.</li><li>Undertake commercial analysis, investment appraisal, valuation and scenario analysis.</li><li>Support the sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities across multiple markets and technologies.</li><li>Contribute to M&A transactions, acquisitions, due diligence and financing processes.</li><li>Work with technical, commercial and legal advisers to assess investment opportunities and incorporate findings into financial models.</li><li>Support the preparation of investment papers, board materials and senior management presentations.</li><li>Contribute to debt and equity fundraising at project and platform level.</li><li>Analyse key commercial and operational value drivers and assess asset performance against relevant benchmarks.</li><li>Support negotiations and execution of acquisition, financing and project-level agreements.</li><li>Help develop and improve financial modelling and investment processes across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>You will be a qualified finance professional with strong financial modelling and analytical experience and an interest in investment, infrastructure and the energy transition.You are likely to have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or another relevant professional qualification.</li><li>5+ years' relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, investment, M&A, corporate finance, transaction services or a similar environment.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, including complex formulas and DCF valuation.</li><li>Experience supporting transactions, due diligence, acquisitions, fundraising or investment appraisal.</li><li>Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability.</li><li>The ability to manage large volumes of information and distil key findings and risks clearly.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and external advisers.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a small, entrepreneurial team.</li></ul>Experience within renewable energy, energy storage or infrastructure would be advantageous, but is not essential. The ability to understand new sectors quickly and apply strong financial modelling and investment analysis skills is more important.<h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £80,000</li><li>Up to 30% discretionary annual bonus</li><li>6% matched employer pension contribution</li><li>Private medical and dental cover</li><li>Professional/accounting membership fees paid</li><li>Minimum 3 days per week in the Reading office</li><li>Exposure to an international portfolio across multiple technologies and geographies</li><li>Broad involvement across investment, M&A, financing and asset management</li></ul>If you're a qualified finance professional with strong modelling skills and want to move into a role offering genuine exposure to international renewable energy investment, M&A and infrastructure, this could be an excellent next step.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjM1NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T09:01:59Z

Payroll Administrator

England,
remote
Permanent
- 43000 GBP / Yearly
<h3 dir="ltr">HR & Payroll Administrator | PERMANENT | Up to £45,000 FTE</h3> Flexible hours: part-time (25 hrs) right through to full-time - your call. This isn't a bureau job processing payslips for strangers. This is payroll and HR with a seat at the table.We're recruiting exclusively on behalf of a thriving, well-established business just outside Bath and Bristol, one that's been quietly building something impressive for over a century, and is now investing in the people who keep it running.They need an HR & Payroll Administrator who can own two payrolls end-to-end and be the trusted right hand to their Group HR Manager. If you're the kind of person who takes pride in a payroll run that lands perfectly, every single time, and who genuinely enjoys the variety of HR admin alongside it, this is built for you.Why this role stands out:✅ Permanent - not a contract, not a maternity cover, not a "we'll see how it goes." A genuine long-term home.✅ Real flexibility - 25 hours a week, full-time, or anywhere in between. Life doesn't fit into one box, so why should your working week?✅ £45,000 FTE, pro-rated fairly (e.g. £30,375 for a 25-hour week), so part-time doesn't mean shortchanged.✅ Variety, not monotony - one day you're processing statutory payments and reconciling pensions, the next you're drafting contracts, running DBS checks, or supporting a HR project. No two weeks look the same.✅ A business that's built to last - multi-site, established, stable, and growing. This isn't a start-up gamble.What you'll bring:<ul dir="ltr"><li>3+ years' hands-on payroll processing experience</li><li>Confidence juggling payroll deadlines with HR administration</li><li>Aneye for detail</li><li>Payroll software experience (Moorepay a bonus, not a dealbreaker)</li><li>The integrity and discretion to handle confidential information properly</li></ul>Where: On-site, 5 days a week, based in Radstock - easy commute from Bristol, Bath, Wells, and the surrounding South West.Interested?Contact for next step!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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS41Nzc5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-14T15:02:19Z

5 results for Programme Director in Southampton, Southampton