Programme Manager - Finance Systems Replacement Project

Programme Manager - Finance Systems Replacement Project

Reference: AUG20258374

Location: RSPB UKHQ, Sandy, Bedfordshire. Hybrid working. There will be a requirement to work at RSPB HQ, regularly, on average one to two days per week

Contract: Fixed Term for 15 months

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £44,315.00 - £47,312.00 Per Annum

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days Annual Leave

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to oversee the replacement of our Finance Systems. This role is essential to support the Finance Systems Replacement project, a Board priority and a major digital change project. The Finance Systems Replacement project seeks to replace several systems that are over 20 years old.

The FSRP Programme Manager will oversee the project on behalf of the project sponsor and report to the Deputy Director Finance. The Programme Manager will be responsible for achieving a go-live of February 2026 for the new finance product Xledger and will be expected to have experience of digital change management and finance systems and processes.

Essential knowledge:

• Significant knowledge of the products, systems and processes needed to deliver large-scale technical projects.
• In-depth knowledge of various project management methodologies, including Agile and Prince II.
• Significant knowledge of development methodologies and best practice.
• Significant knowledge of testing principles, methodologies and best practice.

Essential skills:

• Highly skilled in Agile and / or Prince II project management methodologies.
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and accessible way.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills - able to secure time, resource and organisational focus on key projects as required.
• Demonstrable leadership ability, able to lead without line management authority.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to understand financial systems.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Closing date: 23:59, Thu, 4th Sep 2025

We will be reviewing applications as they come in so you may hear from us before the vacancy has closed.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

As part of this application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form with a cover letter section. In the cover letter section, please explain how you meet the criteria set above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.