M&A Programme Director

Contract | Outside IR35Nottingham | Travel Ocassionally Involved Immediate Start Available | 3 Months Initially with the view to extend

Our client is embarking on a major growth initiative, acquiring multiple businesses into their parent company over the coming months. We are seeking an experienced M&A Programme Director to lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration across multiple entities.

This is a strategic and hands-on role, working closely with the CFO and CEO to drive value capture, align cross-functional teams, and ensure business continuity during complex transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end post-acquisition integration programmes across multiple business units.

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations to align workstreams and deliver a unified integration strategy.

• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and risk management processes to ensure smooth transition.

• Oversee Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), with particular focus on IT, infrastructure, and operational dependencies.

• Support due diligence activities and ensure effective handover into business-as-usual operations.

• Balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on delivery to ensure milestones and value creation targets are met.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering M&A integration programmes in complex, multi-entity environments.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership without direct line authority.

• Expertise in establishing governance, integration roadmaps, and operational frameworks for acquired entities.

• Experience in driving post-merger synergies, process optimisation, and organisational change.

• Familiarity with TSAs and transitional risk management across IT and operational domains.

• Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This contract offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on a high-profile transformation programme.