Value Creation Director (TMT)

Warner Scott Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Scott Recruitment is seeking a Director to join its Value Creation team, focused on the Media sector. This pivotal role involves delivering strategic advisory services to corporates and private equity clients, enhancing the firm's strong reputation for high-impact insights.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in strategy consulting, especially within the Media sector, and have a proven track record in business development. Leadership skills and relevant professional qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development.
• Track record of delivering deal-related strategy work in the Media industry.
• Deep understanding of Media sector's value drivers and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategy projects across the Media sector.
• Originate new client opportunities and maintain senior relationships.
• Guide teams in delivering high-quality analysis and recommendations.
• Develop market propositions and thought leadership strategies.
• Coach and inspire high-performing teams.

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Business development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

MBA

ACA

CFA

Job description

We are supporting a global advisory firm in the confidential search for a Director to join its Value Creation team, with a dedicated focus on the Media sector.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team at a pivotal time of growth. The successful individual will play a leading role in delivering end-to-end strategic and transaction-related advisory work to major corporates, private equity clients, and high-growth businesses. The team works on a wide range of engagements, including Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, Value Creation, Growth Strategy, and Enterprise-wide Transformation.

The firm has a strong reputation for combining rigorous analysis with practical commercial insight and is consistently trusted by clients to deliver high-impact, board-level strategic advice.

Key Responsibilities

Take a leadership role in delivering complex strategy projects across the Media sector, particularly in the context of transactions and value creation.
Lead on business development efforts by originating new client opportunities and maintaining senior relationships across corporates and private equity.
Guide teams in delivering structured and insightful analysis, ensuring client-ready outputs of the highest standard.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping recommendations that drive tangible business outcomes.
Contribute to the development of market propositions, thought leadership and the broader go-to-market strategy for the Media and TMT sectors.
Develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams, supporting both project delivery and internal capability building.

Candidate Profile

Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, ideally within a Big 4, global strategy consultancy, or leading boutique advisory.
A track record of delivering deal-related strategy work such as Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, or Value Creation-with a clear focus on the Media industry.
A deep understanding of the Media sector's key value drivers, business models, and market dynamics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead structured, data-driven analysis.
A proven ability to originate and convert new business, leveraging a relevant client network.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility with both internal teams and external clients.
An outstanding academic background and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. MBA, ACA, CFA).