Corporate Development Manager

Future Publishing; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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 in 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 in respect of 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

1. Educated to degree level, or equivalent;
2. 2 to 3 years’ experience in a corporate finance/ transaction services teams; or senior analyst level at an investment bank;
3. Accomplished financial modelling skills;
4. Responsive and organised;
5. Demonstrate clarity of thought and understanding of projects being considered by CD and prioritisation;
6. Take proactive actions to progress projects, understand stakeholders’ perspectives and identify issues;
7. Work independently and self-motivate themselves;
8. Effectively manage, motivate and challenge various stakeholders;
9. Identify patterns, connections and underlying issues in complex situations.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is up to £85,000, depending on experience. This is a Hybrid role from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home.

… Plus more great perks, which include:

1. Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time;
2. When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus;
3. Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future;
4. Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes;
5. Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with 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 working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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