Vice President, Corporate Development

Remote from: UK
Annual salary: Undisclosed
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Department: Business Development
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 15 Aug 2025
Apply before: 15 Sep 2025
Experience level: Director
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Partnering with our customers to provide innovative software solutions across utilities, local government, healthcare, and more.

Computer Software
1976

Key Responsibilities

Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.
Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.
Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.
Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.
Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.

Qualifications & Experience

7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M&A consulting, ideally in the software sector.
Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.
Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.
Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.
Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.
A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.
Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.
Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.
Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.
Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.
Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M&A consulting, ideally in the software sector.
Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.
Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.
Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.
Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
What We Offer
The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.
A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.
Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.

In order for your application to be considered, you must provide a covering letter with your CV to confirm how you meet the criteria of the role relating to your experience.

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