<p><strong>Payroll Manager | Preston | Fully onsite | Up to £60,000</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established business in the Preston area to recruit a Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function across a large, multi-site operation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Operating across several sectors, including distribution, manufacturing and retail, the business offers a varied environment and an opportunity to take ownership of a complex payroll function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll lead an established payroll team, overseeing both internal group payrolls and an external payroll bureau service supporting independent businesses.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Oversee the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls across the group, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses and deductions.</li><li>Manage payroll compliance, keeping up to date with HMRC legislation, statutory reporting and employment-related requirements.</li><li>Oversee pension contributions, reconciliations and associated reporting.</li><li>Manage RTI submissions, P60s, P11Ds and other statutory returns, alongside requirements such as Gender Pay Gap reporting.</li><li>Review and post payroll journals, reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Produce payroll cost reports and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related audit queries, working with internal and external auditors.</li><li>Manage post-payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining effective communication with employees and stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, develop and support the payroll team, overseeing performance, training and day-to-day operations.</li><li>Support the implementation of legislative changes, new payroll schemes and wider finance and HR projects.</li><li>Oversee the payroll bureau service, ensuring a consistent and reliable service for external clients.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About You</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll within a complex or multi-payroll environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension schemes.</li><li>Previous experience leading, managing or developing a payroll team.</li><li>Good understanding of payroll journals, reconciliations and payroll-related financial reporting.</li><li>Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>A confident communicator, comfortable working with finance, HR and operational stakeholders.</li><li>CIPP qualified, or working towards a relevant payroll qualification, would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad payroll function within an established business, combining operational delivery, team leadership, technical compliance and financial reporting.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have direct exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence payroll processes across a varied group structure.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.</li><li>30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.</li><li>Enhanced pension and life insurance.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a role with genuine ownership, team leadership and responsibility across a varied business, I'd be interested in speaking with you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yODg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Part-Time Charity Finance Manager</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Just outside Ilkley<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £55,000 FTE<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 3 days per week<br /><strong>Hybrid working:</strong> Available following initial settling-in period</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded charity in the search for a Part-Time Finance Manager to join their team based just outside of Ilkley.</p><p>Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a broad and rewarding role with responsibility for overseeing all finance activities across the charity. You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains financially strong, compliant with relevant legislation, and well-positioned to support its ongoing mission.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role, partnering with senior stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the day-to-day finance function for the charity</li><li>Preparing timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management</li><li>Producing management accounts and financial analysis</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and charity legislation</li><li>Supporting audit processes and year-end reporting</li><li>Overseeing financial controls and identifying areas for process improvement</li><li>Providing financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally fully qualified, although strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li><li>Previous experience in a broad finance role, ideally with ownership of the full finance function</li><li>Strong technical finance skills and a sound understanding of financial controls and compliance</li><li>Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Organised, proactive and comfortable working independently</li></ul><p>In return, the organisation can offer a flexible 3-day-per-week position, the opportunity to work for a highly worthwhile cause, and hybrid working once you are established in the role.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yMzIyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Information Security Manager - ISO27001 accreditation</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester - 4 days onsite per week<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£100,000 per annum</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are working with a client seeking an experienced <strong>Information Security Manager</strong> to lead and drive information security governance, risk and compliance, with a particular focus on GDPR, data protection and ISO 27001 accreditation.</p><p>This is a GRC-focused role rather than a hands-on technical security position. <strong>The successful candidate will have a proven track record of taking organisations through the ISO 27001 accreditation process from scratch</strong>, establishing the necessary frameworks, policies, controls and governance structures to achieve certification and maintain ongoing compliance.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to building and embedding a robust information security and data protection framework across an organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end implementation of ISO 27001, taking the organisation from initial assessment through to successful accreditation.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 requirements and business objectives.</li><li>Own and drive the organisation's governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities, identifying and managing information security and data protection risks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GDPR, UK data protection legislation and relevant regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks and supporting documentation.</li><li>Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments and internal audits, coordinating remediation activities to address identified weaknesses.</li><li>Prepare the organisation for external audits and certification assessments, working closely with auditors and key stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Proven experience implementing ISO 27001 from scratch and successfully taking an organisation through to accreditation.</strong> This is a key requirement for the role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.</li><li>A solid understanding of GDPR, UK data protection legislation and information governance.</li><li>Experience developing and embedding an ISMS, including policies, procedures, controls and audit processes.</li><li>The ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organisation.</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach to building and maintaining compliance frameworks in a complex business environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professional certifications such as <strong>CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001</strong></li><li>Experience working within the utilities, infrastructure or construction sectors, particularly in complex project-based environments.</li><li>Experience managing external audits, certification bodies and ongoing ISO 27001 compliance.</li><li>The ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>The Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester.</li><li><strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Four days onsite per week.</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/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjc2NDQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Senior Marketing Manager</p><p>Salary: £55,000 - £60,000<br /> Location: Cheshire<br /> <br /> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Senior Marketing Manager to join a long-established, growing and entrepreneurial business based in Cheshire.</p><p>The business operates in a fast-moving, highly commercial environment where effective marketing directly influences audience numbers, ticket sales and the success of the strategic plan.</p><p>This is a newly created, senior role offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take ownership of the overall marketing strategy, lead a small team and work closely with the Commercial Director. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for bringing together the business's existing marketing channels and creating a clear, commercially focused strategy across its portfolio of shows.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Creating tailored marketing plans for different shows, venues, locations and customer demographics</li><li>Leading, supporting and developing a marketing team of four</li><li>Bringing greater structure and coordination to activity currently managed across different channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, paid digital, social media, SEO, content, outdoor advertising and brand activity</li><li>Managing and challenging external agencies to ensure strong performance and value</li><li>Using customer data, market insight and campaign analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Monitoring ROI, ROAS, ticket sales and campaign performance</li><li>Managing and optimising the annual marketing budget</li><li>Working closely with operational, finance, commercial and production teams</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal candidate profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Manager who is ready to take ownership of a complete marketing function.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Broad experience across the full marketing mix rather than specialising in one individual channel</li><li>A track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing activity drives revenue</li><li>Experience of customer acquisition, customer journeys and audience segmentation</li><li>Good knowledge of CRM, paid digital, social media, content and offline marketing</li><li>Experience using data and insight to improve campaign performance</li><li>An understanding of ROI and ROAS</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team management or leadership experience</li><li>The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches</li><li>A hands-on, adaptable approach suited to an entrepreneurial, owner-managed business</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £60,000</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created senior marketing role</li><li>Leadership of an established marketing team</li><li>Responsibility for the annual marketing budget</li><li>Direct exposure to the Commercial Director and business owners</li><li>Scope to shape the future marketing strategy and grow with the business</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI4Njc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Head of Marketing</strong></p><p>Salary: £60,000 + Benefits Location: Cheshire</p><p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a long-established and highly successful live entertainment business to recruit a Head of Marketing.</p><p>This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the marketing strategy across a portfolio of well-known touring entertainment brands.</p><p>Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead a small marketing team and work closely with external agencies to drive customer acquisition, increase ticket sales and ensure marketing activity delivers measurable commercial results.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy across multiple live events, shows and entertainment brands.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Creating and implementing the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Leading, developing and coaching a marketing team of four</li><li>Managing external agencies across paid media, SEO and digital channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, digital marketing, social media, content and brand activity</li><li>Monitoring campaign performance, ROI and return on ad spend (ROAS)</li><li>Using customer insight and data to guide marketing decisions</li><li>Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders across the business</li><li>Supporting launches into new venues and locations</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced marketing professional with a broad skill set and a strong commercial mindset.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Growth Marketing Manager or Head of Marketing role</li><li>Experience developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong knowledge of digital marketing, CRM and customer acquisition</li><li>A data-driven approach with the ability to analyse performance and optimise campaigns</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team leadership experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in delivery as well as strategy</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to shape a newly created Head of Marketing position</li><li>Direct influence on commercial performance and business growth</li><li>Broad role spanning multiple brands and channels</li><li>Genuine autonomy and visibility within the leadership team</li><li>Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Salary of £60,000 plus benefits</li><li>25 days holidays</li></ul><p>If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership, drive growth and make a visible impact within a unique and exciting business, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjkxMTc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Warrington | £55,000-£65,000 + bonus | On-site </strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, profitable and growing founder-owned business based in Warrington.</p><p>Operating in a technology-led, consumer-focused market, the business has established a strong market position and continues to grow, with ambitious plans for the future. It offers the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with an established operation, where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and future growth.</p><p>This is a key appointment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible contribution to the continued development of the business.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust processes.</p><p>The role offers a varied blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering. You will lead a small finance team, remaining hands-on with the detail while providing the financial insight needed to support business performance and decision-making.</p><p>This would suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where initiative, adaptability and a pragmatic approach are valued.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the general ledger, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.</p></li><li><p>Lead, support and develop a small finance team, including two Assistant Accountants.</p></li><li><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business planning and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders, communicating financial performance clearly and managing expectations.</p></li><li><p>Monitor results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Review and improve finance systems, processes and reporting to support the business as it grows.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the leadership team to ensure finance supports operational performance and future growth.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the detail.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills and experience across financial control and reporting.</p></li><li><p>A solid grounding in month-end, balance sheet management and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>The ability to lead and develop a small team while remaining hands-on.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and financial data.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience in an SME, owner-managed or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous. Practice-trained candidates with the right commercial awareness and desire to move into a broad industry role will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you will be adaptable, approachable and comfortable operating in a growing business where collaboration, accountability and initiative are key.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Bonus scheme.</p></li><li><p>Holidays increasing with service.</p></li><li><p>Workplace pension.</p></li><li><p>Employee rewards and benefits through Perkbox.</p></li><li><p>On-site parking.</p></li><li><p>A close-knit, collaborative working environment.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>A broad, influential role with the opportunity to shape processes, develop the finance function and support the next stage of business growth.</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p>Warrington - this is an office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and working closely with the wider business.</p><p>If you're looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial involvement and have a genuine impact on a successful, growing business, we'd welcome a conversation.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNDIzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">