Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist

Location

Birmingham, Manchester, London or Bristol - Hybird working 3 days in the office, 2 wherever.

Why this job matters

UK Commercial M&A transactions are high-profile undertakings that require significant capital investment from BT and involve managing substantial legal liabilities. Each transaction is highly bespoke, often featuring complex, non-repeatable elements. The role holder is one of a select group of experts within the bid team, providing critical advice on both the commercial HR aspects and the regulatory implications and complexities associated with these transactions.

What you’ll be doing

•Lead on all HR aspects of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, integrations, and large-scale people transfers.
•Work closely with senior colleagues in Legal M&A, Corporate Finance M&A, and Pensions to manage people risks and ensure smooth execution of transactions, including Transition Service Agreements and long-term commercial agreements.
•Build strong partnerships with internal teams, senior leaders, and external suppliers, influencing decision-making on employee experience, benefits, and risk management.
•Lead and coordinate short-term project teams, adapting to the specific needs of each deal.
•Engage regularly with senior leaders across the business, providing clear, concise briefings on complex issues, risks, and opportunities.
•Act as a trusted consultant, advising business units and HR teams on the HR elements of commercial projects and transactions.
•Deliver training and upskilling to key stakeholder groups on HR’s role, responsibilities, and risks in commercial transactions.

The skills you'll need to succeed

•Proven track record of advising on and delivering the HR elements of major commercial transactions, including M&A activity.
•Strong understanding of strategic business goals and commercial operations, with the confidence to challenge decisions and ensure investment choices align with HR best practice and risk management.
•In-depth knowledge of people-related risks, with extensive experience leading HR due diligence on large-scale transactions.
•Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programmes or transactions on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
•Significant experience managing senior stakeholders (N-2/N-3 level) and subject matter experts in fast-paced, commercial project environments.

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

•10% on target bonus 
•BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
•From January 2025, equal family leave:  receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
•Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
•25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
•24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
•2 weeks carer’s leave 
•World-class training and development opportunities
•Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.