Corporate Development Manager

Job Description

The Corporate Development Manager will play a crucial role in driving the growth and strategic direction of our company through mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other pivotal initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record in corporate development or investment banking! Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Corporate development experience in relevant space for a tier 1 global TMT business, evidencing strong value creation
• Consistent track record of successfully driving M&A transactions and strategic partnerships
• Strong understanding of the UK and relevant foreign TMT markets evolution, and expected strategies of major market players and their owners
• Strong background of driving corporate development initiatives to closure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to find opportunities, solve problems, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships and forming effective project teams across the business and external parties
• Corporate development experience in adjacent markets, digital, finance, retail.
• Stakeholder collaboration with cross-functional teams to assess potential M&A opportunities and develop strategic recommendations for the executive team.
• Financial modelling to evaluate the financial impact of potential transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Flexibility to work from the Hammersmith office.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a Saville and Competency interview. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family. #LI-NR1