Job Description
**This role is based in our Ripponden office 4 days a week with 1 day working from home**
About our business
JLA has been providing critical assets and services to a range of businesses and sectors including Care Homes, Hospitals, Schools, and Hotels for over 50 years. These assets and services are crucial in supporting customers with their Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control, and Air Conditioning.
About the role
As Corporate Development Director, you will lead the identification, assessment, and execution of strategic acquisitions and partnerships aligned to JLA’s growth objectives. You will work closely with the Executive Team to evaluate target companies, drive transaction execution, and manage post-acquisition integration.
Responsibilities include:
1. Formulating and implementing the M&A strategy, under the leadership of the CEO and CFO. Working closely with the Cinven team.
2. Develop and manage a pipeline of potential acquisition targets across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Meet potential acquisition targets.
3. Build financial models and valuations to assess strategic fit and deal viability.
4. Produce Board-level presentations and investment papers.
5. Lead buy side due dilig...