Director, Corporate Development & Transformation

Director, Corporate Development & Transformation

Location: UK (Hybrid), South-East England

A high-growth, multi-site organisation is seeking an experienced leader to help shape and deliver its next phase of growth.

This is a unique opportunity to combine corporate development, M&A execution, integration leadership and strategic transformation within a business embarking on an ambitious multi-year growth agenda.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Team, you will lead acquisition activity whilst ensuring key strategic initiatives are prioritised, governed and delivered effectively across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, assessment and execution of acquisition opportunities.
• Manage transactions from initial evaluation through to completion.
• Oversee post-acquisition integration and value creation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain governance across a portfolio of strategic programmes.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into deliverable plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives spanning commercial, operational, technology and organisational change.
• Build strong relationships with investors, advisors, management teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide visibility, accountability and delivery discipline across the strategic agenda.

Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in individuals with:

• Executive-level Corporate Development, M&A or Strategy leadership experience.
• A successful track record delivering acquisitions and post-merger integration.
• Experience operating within acquisitive, multi-site organisations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience leading complex transformation, integration or strategic change programmes.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A hands-on approach combined with strong strategic capability.

Typical Backgrounds

Likely backgrounds may include:

• Corporate Development Director
• M&A Director
• Strategy & Corporate Development Director
• Director of Growth & Corporate Development
• Chief Development Officer
• Portfolio Value Creation Leader
• Transformation & Corporate Development Director

Sector Experience

Relevant experience may have been gained within:

• Distribution
• Merchanting
• Industrials
• Infrastructure Services
• Business Services
• Equipment Rental
• Private Equity-backed portfolio businesses
• Other complex multi-site operating environments

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible leadership role offering direct exposure to the CEO, Board and shareholders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping shape growth strategy, execute acquisitions and drive strategic initiatives across a substantial and growing organisation.