Director of Investor Relations (Interim and Permanent)

Pay: Attractive remuneration

A FTSE 250, well known within its sector, is looking for a Director of Investor Relations, based in London to lead the active Investor Relations function.

This role reports to the CFO and will work closely with the CEO and the management team, managing the delivery of the IR strategy. You will be the key point of contact delivering messaging to investor, analysts and other external stakeholders. You will work closely with the corporate brokers and ensure management and the board are kept up to date with market feedback, sector changes and movements in the share price and register. You will draft the results announcements’ ensuring the messages are simple and consistent and you will take ownership of the Annual Report. You will manage a proactive IR programme of engagement with investors, including roadshows, conferences and presentations, ensuring existing and prospective investors have regular company contact.  You will work with all functions within the business and must have strong interpersonal skills, build trustworthy relationships and enjoy working under pressure.

You will operate in a fast-paced business, in this high profile role, navigating challenges. There is a pre-requisite for the role that you must have worked in a FTSE listed business leading an IR function before to be considered for this shortlist. This role requires someone with experience and maturity, who is calm under pressure who can delve in, roll sleeves up and manage the tactical aspects of a lean team as well as creating and delivering on the strategic priorities of the IR function.

Date posted: 30 June, 2025

Chief Executive Officer - The Investor Relations Society

Pay: Competitive

Location: London

The Investor Relations Society (The Society) is the UK’s professional body for investor relations, representing a dynamic and growing community of over 800 members, including IR professionals from the majority of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies, AIM-listed businesses, and leading advisory firms and service providers.

As the voice of the investor relations profession, the Society occupies a unique and influential position at the intersection of companies, investors, regulators, and the wider capital markets, to champion excellence in investor relations.  The IR Society promotes the highest standards, advocates on behalf of its members, and provides education, resources and thought leadership to advance the profession.

The Society is seeking an outstanding individual to serve as Chief Executive Officer - a leader who can champion the profession, inspire the executive team, work closely with the Board and volunteer committees, and engage with stakeholders at the highest levels.  The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for setting and executing the Society’s strategy, enhancing its financial sustainability, expanding its reach and influence, leading the team, and ensuring it continues to deliver exceptional value to its members.

This is an exciting time as the investor relations profession continues to elevate in importance, and the Society continues to evolve and innovate to meet the needs of its growing membership base.

Standard Responsibilities

• Leading and managing all aspects of the Society’s activities with the support of an executive team of seven.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the Society, operationally and financially
• Understanding the needs of the membership and representing the views of the membership
• Ensuring the efficient operation of the volunteer committees
• Acting as spokesperson for the Society, chairing events and presenting on behalf of the Society
• Building relationships with sponsors and supporters of the Society, as well as the CEO’s of IR Societies in other territories.
• Liaising with regulatory authorities and other standard setting bodies to ensure that the views of the profession are properly represented
• Investigating new potential commercial opportunities for the Society
• Mentoring and leading the members of the executive team
• Ensuring that the Society’s office and technical infrastructure is sound
• Reviewing and presenting monthly management accounts, budgets and statutory accounts
• Maintaining and reviewing standard operating procedures for the Society

Key Deliverables

• In conjunction with the Board providing strategic direction to the Society  
• Expanding the membership of the Society and providing services that are valuable to the membership on a cost-effective basis for the Society
• Raising the Society’s profile and enhancing its reputation and ensuring that the voice of the Society is properly represented in the discourse with regulatory authorities and other standard setting bodies
• Exploring the full commercial potential of the Society’s professional development programme including the internationally recognised Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) qualification

Key Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of investor relations and broader financial markets and/ or a senior role within a membership or trade association
• Demonstrable track record of managing a small team
• Commercially minded: capable of assuming budget responsibility of £1+ million
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Presence, confidence and capability to assume public stance on policy
• Strong influencing skills delivering results through third parties and committees
• Ability and willingness to engage in selling and promoting services, sponsorship and advertising
• Potential to engage internationally to further the interests of the IR Society

Date posted: 24 June, 2025

Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Pay: Competitive

Micro cap
Location: London

We are hiring for a Head of IR & Corporate Development for a multinational, dual listed, micro-cap business based in London.

The role reports to the CFO and will have a huge amount of exposure to the CEO and Board.  You will take responsibility for the delivery of the IR programme including all market communication and engagement with analysts, investors and brokers. You will represent the company as a spokesperson globally for capital markets interaction. This hybrid role will include ownership for the corporate development function which will involve preparing ongoing market analysis, identifying market trends, working closely on transactions for potential growth, fundraising and capital allocation priorities, and driving strategic priorities.

Following some extremely successful years, the business has had a tough period lately and made some strategic changes to enhance the future of the business and this inflection point is an exciting time to join and be part of the next phase of growth. The operations of the business are international therefore there will be an element of travel with this role, in addition to investor roadshows.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience in IR or capital markets with strong financial expertise (modelling and valuation techniques are an advantage) and excel at stakeholder management and relationship building. You must be a strong storyteller with an ability to simplify communications for a range of audiences. This is a very hands on role, combining strategic and tactical elements and will be well suited to someone who has worked in a small company environment.

Date posted: 29 April, 2025