Head of Projects
Posted 1 week ago by Adecco
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Cambridge, UK
Summary: The Head of Projects role in Cambridge is a senior position responsible for leading the delivery and governance of a complex portfolio of large-scale, multi-partner programmes. The role involves project operations, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. This position requires extensive experience in project management and the ability to navigate complex environments effectively. The initial contract duration is six months with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, delivery, and reporting of a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Manage budgets, resources, and governance across funded programmes.
- Act as senior point of contact for partners, funders, and stakeholders.
- Oversee operational activity including finance, IT, facilities, and reporting.
- Recruit, manage, and develop project and administrative staff.
- Support strategic planning, new project development, and continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in senior project or programme management.
- Strong budget management and governance experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Confident managing complex, multi-partner environments.
- Background in research, innovation, technology, or engineering environments is desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Cambridge
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Head of Projects
Location - Cambridge (Hybrid)
Duration - 6 months (Initially)
IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)
We are seeking an experienced Head of Projects to lead the delivery and governance of a complex portfolio of large-scale, multi-partner programmes. This is a senior role with responsibility for project operations, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery, and reporting of a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Manage budgets, resources, and governance across funded programmes.
- Act as senior point of contact for partners, funders, and stakeholders.
- Oversee operational activity including finance, IT, facilities, and reporting.
- Recruit, manage, and develop project and administrative staff.
- Support strategic planning, new project development, and continuous improvement.
About You
- Proven experience in senior project or programme management.
- Strong budget management and governance experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Confident managing complex, multi-partner environments.
- Background in research, innovation, technology, or engineering environments is desirable.
