General Manager

Benchmark Capital Limited; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Horsham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead initiatives that drive business and technology transformation. You will oversee complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive project delivery experience, especially within financial services, along with strong governance and communication skills. The role offers a modern work environment with various on-site facilities.

Benefits

On-site restaurant

Gym

Dedicated shuttle bus to train station

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery, ideally within financial services.
• Strong governance and risk management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, business-critical projects.
• Design, develop and orchestrate comprehensive project plans.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through strong relationships.
• Apply structured change-management frameworks and craft transition plans.
• Drive proactive risk and issue management.

Skills

Project delivery

Governance and risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

As a Project Manager at Benchmark Capital, you will lead initiatives that drive business and technology transformation. Based at our Broadlands Business Campus in Horsham, you will deliver projects that enable organisational change, improve client outcomes, and enhance our position in financial‑planning technology. Working closely with senior leaders, external partners and the PMO, you embed robust governance, manage risk and promote adoption of new processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, business‑critical projects that drive value realisation, balancing timelines, budgets, stakeholder needs and quality.
• Design, develop and orchestrate comprehensive project plans, prioritising tasks and managing resources, scope, risks and issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through strong relationships and regular, transparent communication to foster trust and project success.
• Apply structured change‑management frameworks, craft transition plans, engage stakeholders early, define responsibilities, deliver targeted training and ensure seamless integration into business‑as‑usual operations.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office to provide accurate forecasting, reporting, resource allocation and management.
• Drive proactive risk and issue management, identify, assess and mitigate risks, manage RAID, and promote a robust risk culture across projects.
• Forecast, monitor and control project expenditure; balance resource demand with delivery capacity to deploy the right skills at the right time.
• Track and realise benefits, champion a value‑focused culture that integrates benefits into decision‑making, governance and performance measurement frameworks.
• Facilitate meetings, deliver impactful presentations and produce high‑quality documentation that supports decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end‑to‑end project delivery, ideally within financial services.
• Strong governance and risk management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and delivering complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of change‑management frameworks and strong stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Benefits & Work Environment

The team works on a large, countryside campus near Horsham in West Sussex. Facilities include an on‑site restaurant, coffee shop, gym, and a dedicated shuttle bus to Horsham’s main line train station. We support our staff with cutting‑edge software, hardware and a spacious working environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for Benchmark. We welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background. We aim to build a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to thrive.