Business Expert - Mergers and Acquisitions

Background

Our Central Government client is looking to take on a Business Expert - Mergers and Acquisitions to work a 6 month contract based in London.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

The business expert post is critical to ensuring we meet Government objectives for the future of the Planning Portal. The project requires an individual with the requisite acquisitions/mergers, commercial and financial skills and experience to project manage the change of ownership process and lead negotiations with potential bidders.

Outputs/Deliverables to be achieved

Determine the procurement route, establish the Department's long term needs and lead on establishing the market appetite by speaking to private sector. Determine value of the service: assets, position, client base etc, and what future opportunities might come up.

Analyse responses to the pre-market engagement to shape next steps in moving to a new delivery model, such as a Joint Venture, Mutual or other form. Prepare tender documents and a detailed prospectus.

Contribute to ministerial briefings; manage the flow of information (verbal and written) to interested parties, including setting up a data room; handle contract negotiations on behalf of Government; and be a member of the Planning Portal Future Project Board.

Skills/Experience Required

Essential
*Proven track record at a senior level experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
*Knowledge of commercial procurement processes
*Strong negotiating skills and experienced in leading contract negotiations at senior level in business and in government
*Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
*Excellent client facing skills
*The ability to have a strong impact and influence key decisions
*Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
*Flexible during times of change
*Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources
*Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity
*Strong written and oral communication skills
*Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable
*The ability to foster motivation within the project team to meet tight deadlines
*Good knowledge of central government and its relationship with its agencies

Formal Qualifications Required

Desirable:
Commercial, business and accountancy qualifications.

Additional Comments

Applicants who hole valid SC Clearance are highly desirable.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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