Senior Development Director (Hybrid) in Watford

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium international schools organization. Our over 80 international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, South East Asia and the Middle East, educating more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.

Our vision is to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens that will change our world for the better. Our mission is to be the most forward-thinking, technology-enabled educators in the world, using our global reach and world-class teachers to create a learning experience like no other.

Most of the Nord Anglia schools benefit from our performing arts collaboration with The Juilliard School as well as our Global Campus, which offers unique global experiences for students at every age. Many of our schools will also benefit from our new approach to teaching STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through our collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Our goal as the leading international schools organization is to provide an education so that students can succeed academically, socially and personally.

Our schools educate students from preschool to the end of secondary education. Curricula taught in our schools include the English National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, French Curriculum and Shanghai National Curriculum.

You will be responsible for supporting NAE's growth strategy by providing full transaction support to the three major types of corporate development projects: Acquisition transactions, New build projects, and Existing campus expansions, with a focus on acquisition projects.

• Market Prioritization and Pipeline Development: Develop a sound working knowledge of the international schools market and of market participants to allow market prioritisation. Drive and manage internal and external geographical markets and education sub-sectors analysis. Support the team in identifying potential acquisition and new build opportunities in line with the Corporate Development strategy. Develop and manage the acquisition pipeline through market visits and other initiatives.
• Acquisitions: Participate in the entire transaction process from sourcing/origination to transaction documentation and completion together with the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Heads of Corporate Development in regions. Build and manage relationships with school owners, investors and business partners. Prepare and evaluate complex financial models (analysis, forecast and valuation), including the impact of acquisitions to Nord Anglia Education from financial and operational perspectives. Support Head of Integration on integration planning and execution. Manage project budgets and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Integration of Acquisitions: Support the production of the integration and issues mitigation plans during acquisition, in close cooperation with the Heads of Corporate Development in regions, the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and with Regional teams and Central functions.
• New Builds: Support Head of Infrastructure Development on analysis of financial and operating data, and prepare financial models to support the business cases. Support the Head of Transaction Delivery and Integration and the Corporate Development Director on managing internal and external strategic studies on growth strategy, market prioritization, and capital deployment prioritization for Nord Anglia Education.

Maximise the contribution of all and create a positive team working environment in which project staff reports demonstrate commitment to high quality work and are able to achieve job satisfaction. Ensure that any difficulties with individual performance effectiveness are proactively managed in a way that reflects Nord Anglia Education core vision and values. Establish and maintain a team within Corporate Development that can deliver acquisitions at the highest standard. Represent Corporate Development and Nord Anglia Education to liaise directly with sellers, investors, advisors, sponsors, and partners.

Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University. MBA or a Master's in finance, CFA, CPA or equivalent a plus. Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in Corporate M&A, Private Equity, transaction team of a Big 4 accounting firm, Investment bank, management consultant with transaction experience from a top consulting firm. Outstanding analytical, financial modelling and valuation skills, strong PowerPoint skills. Solid knowledge of financial accounting.

You are a team player who shares your knowledge to help colleagues and students learn and grow. Your decisions are made with the best interests of students, school communities, and the wider organisation in mind. You act with integrity using technology when you can, to generate data and insights that support your decisions. You are effective at working in changing environments and embracing change, which helps us to improve our schools. You challenge yourself and others to deliver outstanding commercial performance, which leads to growth and exceptional student experiences.

We're Nord Anglia Education, the world's largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible. A transformational education at one of our schools is focused on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s. When you join our team, you'll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.