Director, Corporate Development

Harris Computer are currently recruiting for a Director, Corporate Development, on a permanent, full-time, remote working basis in the UK.

We are seeking a strategic director to serve as the leader of M&A Strategy and Corporate Development for the UK and Ireland segment of the International Group portfolio, which currently includes portfolio companies operating in the healthcare, utilities, government, public safety and education industries.

This role goes beyond management of traditional M&A business development.

You will drive portfolio-wide inorganic growth strategy and execution, manage corporate development resources, and administer acquisition projects that shape long-term value creation across the organization.

Reporting directly to Portfolio Manager of the International Group, you will act as a key strategic advisor and operational partner, driving the growth agenda and acquisition strategy at the portfolio leadership table.

You will be a trusted partner of the Portfolio Leader, developing inorganic growth strategies that build the portfolio.

This an exciting opportunity to oversee the M&A function for one of Harris’s largest portfolios.

You will help drive acquisitions by ensuring the portfolio’s corporate development function is resourced, managed, and reported on in an efficient, scalable, and repeatable manner.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for driving the larger acquisition strategy and funnel.

If you have a proven track record in managing sales teams, M&A business development leadership, strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with owners/operators of companies we acquire and internal business leaders, we are looking for you.

What you will do

In performing this exciting role, your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

M&A Growth Strategy & Planning

·       Guide the UK & Ireland Corporate Development strategic planning, goal setting, and performance tracking.

·       Determine preferred market segments for capital deployment in the our core verticals.

·       Conduct in-person meetings with high value acquisition targets.

Leadership & Team Management

·       Lead, coach, and develop a team of Corporate Development resources.

Foster a high-performance, data-driven culture across the CD function.

·       Set clear KPIs and performance goals for sourcing activity and engagement.

Provide insights and recommendations on target companies based on industry trends, product fit, and business performance.

·       Partner with Corporate Development, Strategy, and International Group Executive teams and Business Units to align sourcing efforts with strategic goals.

Support the transition of qualified targets to M&A Execution team and the capital review Board for evaluation and execution.

Execution & Operational Excellence

·       Own the deal sourcing process: market mapping, target identifi...