Job title: M&A Manager (UK)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary: GBP £85,000.00
Location: United Kingdom
Job published: 19/02/2026
Job ID: 132099

Job Description

M&A Manager – Buy-and-Build Platform (UK)

A high-growth, private equity-backed technology platform is seeking an M&A Manager to join its UK team and support an active acquisition programme across IT services and managed services businesses.

The group has completed dozens acquisitions to date, generating near €500m revenue and employing staff across Europe, with significant expansion planned in the UK market.

This is a unique opportunity to join early in the UK expansion and play a key role in sourcing, executing and closing acquisitions within a professional, high-deal-flow environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support full deal lifecycle from origination through to completion

  • Source and engage acquisition targets and build a pipeline

  • Develop relationships with founders, advisors and intermediaries

  • Conduct financial analysis, valuation and investment assessments

  • Coordinate due diligence and prepare investment materials

  • Support negotiations and transaction execution

Requirements

  • 5–8 years’ experience in M&A, Transaction Services, Corporate Finance or Private Equity

  • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills

  • Experience analysing financial statements and business performance

  • Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder engagement ability

  • Highly motivated, hands-on and execution focused

Offer

  • Competitive base salary and bonus

  • High deal exposure and career progression

  • Opportunity to join a fast-growing, acquisitive platform

  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Location: United Kingdom (hybrid working)