Corporate Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to drive strategic growth through acquisitions and partnerships. This hybrid role allows for collaboration with senior leadership while managing projects that shape the future of the organization. You will leverage your financial modelling expertise and analytical skills to identify and evaluate opportunities, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. Enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and offers uncapped leave, profit-sharing bonuses, and wellbeing programs. Join a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact in the media landscape.

Benefits

Uncapped Leave

Profit Sharing Bonuses

Referral Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in corporate finance or transaction services.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute inorganic opportunities including acquisitions.
• Project manage activities led by Corporate Development.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Development Manager to join our team! You will work closely with senior leadership to evaluate and support the execution of the Group’s Corporate Development strategy, from acquisition origination through to transaction execution and integration.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Corporate Development Director, you will assist in all aspects of the Corporate Development (CD) team’s activity, in particular:

1. Identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures/partnerships, and minority investments across the Group;
2. Project manage other activities led by CD;
3. Develop and manage relevant external and internal networks.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent;
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a corporate finance/transaction services team or as a senior analyst at an investment bank;
• Accomplished financial modelling skills;
• Responsive and organized;
• You will demonstrate clarity of thought and understanding of projects being considered by CD and prioritization;
• Take proactive actions to progress projects, understand stakeholders’ perspectives, and identify issues;
• Work independently and motivate yourself;
• Effectively manage, motivate, and challenge various stakeholders;
• Identify patterns, connections, and underlying issues in complex situations.

What's in it for you

The expected salary range for this role is up to £85,000, depending on experience.

This is a hybrid role based in our Bath office, working three days in the office and two from home.

Plus, enjoy great perks such as:

• Uncapped leave, trusting you to manage your workload and time;
• A share of profits through bonuses when targets are met;
• Referral rewards when you refer a friend who joins Future;
• Wellbeing support via our Colleague Assistance Programmes;
• Opportunity to purchase shares through our Share Incentive Plan.

Internal job family level: P3

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media, with over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands. We are committed to providing trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action through our websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe diverse perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and drive innovation. We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices, welcoming talent from all walks of life.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business; it’s the future.

Additional Information

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best experience for you. Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.