SciTech
Ref
31768
Department
Scitech Mergers & Acquisitions
Location
Manchester City Centre
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
£28,000 - £32,000
Closing date
27/11/2026
Description

Bruntwood SciTech is the UK’s largest property platform dedicated to the growth of the tech, innovation and science sectors.It is also the leading developer of city-wide innovation ecosystems and specialist environments, helping companies - from startups to global powerhouses - to form, scale and grow.

Some examples of our varied portfolio include: Bloc, Alderley Park, Circle Square and Pall Mall

Have a look at these videos to give an insight into who we are:

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Job purpose:

Working with the Chief Investment Officer this role will play a critical part in analysing potential acquisition & disposal options, reshaping the portfolio, structuring, negotiating and executing on M&A activity.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who is really keen to learn and be proactive. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a CIO, develop detailed finance and commercial skills, as well as make an impact early on within the role.

  • Ideally you’ll have a degree in a commercial/finance related subject such as; Economics, business or finance
  • You’ll be competent using excel and interpreting data, analysing opportunities based on key data trends
  • Ideally you’ll have experience in a role that requires building long term relationships, managing expectations and negotiation
  • You’ll be solutions focused. Proactively working with stakeholders both internally and externally to drive commercial outcomes
  • You’ll love working with people, influencing decision making to see short/medium and long term tangible impact
  • You’ll be keen to travel to our regions across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working closely with the CIO, you’ll support with transactional work within our portfolio
  • Developing and managing relationships with counterparts in external organisations, as well as coordinating effectively with internal stakeholders
  • Evaluating growth opportunities - conducting research and presenting the information to allow informed decisions to be made
  • Financial modelling of opportunities, including scenario modelling and provide clearly written reports and analysis of development opportunities and new site acquisitions
  • Assisting bids for new opportunities to expand or consolidate our portfolio
  • Collating reports for the Management team and to the Board.
  • Conducting industry and competitor research to identify potential opportunities
  • You’ll support financial modelling and valuations in conjunction with the M&A Director

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

  • 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
  • Discretionary company bonus - paid annually
  • 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
  • Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
  • Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy.
  • Life assurance cover for all colleagues
  • Up to 8% matched pension scheme
  • Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
  • Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
  • Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill

On our careers page you’ll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you’d use to calculate the savings you’d make.

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated almost £40m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.

We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.

*Please note our internal title for the role is M&A Manager 

 

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