Corporate Development Manager
Location: London (Central)
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 base + equity
Travel: 1 day per week (UK & Ireland)
Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
We are working with a high-growth, PE-backed healthcare platform at a pivotal stage of its journey, executing an ambitious and well-funded buy-and-build strategy across the UK & Ireland.
With a strong pipeline of acquisition targets already identified, the business is now looking to appoint a Corporate Development Director to play a leading role in driving and executing its M&A agenda.
This individual will be instrumental in helping scale the platform through the acquisition of high-quality assets, working closely with the C-suite and investor group to deliver on its growth strategy.
This is a high-impact, front-office role, offering end-to-end exposure across the deal life-cycle, from origination and evaluation through to execution and integration.
You will be at the centre of strategic decision-making, helping shape the direction of the business as it continues to expand.
The role offers a rare opportunity to join a business early in its buy-and-build journey, where you will have genuine influence over deal activity, portfolio growth, and long-term value creation, with equity upside aligned to successful execution.
We are looking for someone with hands-on experience transacting in the lower mid-market (£2m- £5m deal size). Experience acquiring nurseries, special needs care homes, or nursing homes within a multi-site environment would be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Origination & Execution
* Identify and engage with independent Healthcare practices across the UK & Ireland
* Build relationships with brokers, advisors, and practice owners
* Support pipeline development aligned to the group's acquisition strategy
Financial Analysis & Due Diligence
* Lead financial modelling and valuation analysis
* Assess commercial viability of acquisition targets
* Run and coordinate the full due diligence process (financial, operational, commercial)
* Work closely with external advisors where required
Transaction Management
* Draft and negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs)
* Prepare investment papers and presentations for the Investment Committee
* Support deal structuring and completion
Stakeholder Management
* Partner with CFO, CEO, and investors
* Liaise with legal, financial, and operational advisors
* Work closely with integration teams post-acquisition
Candidate Profile
Essential:
* ACA or equivalent qualified accounting qualification (Top 10 / Big 4 preferred)
* Strong academics
* Background in:
* M&A / Transaction Services / Corporate Finance
* Ideally exposure to lower mid-market deals
* Experience in healthcare advisory or multi-site environments highly desirable
* Proven ability to:
* Lead due diligence processes
* Build financial models
* Present investment cases
Highly Desirable:
* Experience in buy-and-build environments
* Exposure to private equity-backed businesses
* Track record of executing deals end-to-end
What Success Looks Like
* Successfully identifying and executing high-quality acquisitions
* Delivering robust financial and commercial analysis
* Building a strong deal pipeline across the UK & Ireland
* Playing a key role in scaling a high-growth healthcare platform
Why Join?
* Be part of a high-growth, entrepreneurial healthcare platform
* Work directly with senior leadership and investors
* Gain exposure to end-to-end deal execution
* Participate in the equity upside of a scaling platform
* Operate in a highly acquisitive, PE-style environment
This is a rare opportunity for a qualified accountant, trained M&A professional to step into a front-line corporate development role within a fast-scaling buy-and-build healthcare platform - with real ownership, deal exposure, and equity upside.