HEAD OF TRANSACTION SERVICES Boutique Advisory Firm Location: Midlands (East or West) Competitive Salary and Bonus This company is disrupting the market, and is now looking for a dynamic leader, who is committed to providing exceptional transaction advisory services to lower mid-market, owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and entrepreneurial ventures. The Head of Transaction Services will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and developing a high-performing team across multiple UK locations (Manchester, Birmingham and London). This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with an entrepreneurial mindset to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. The Head of Transaction Services will lead and manage transaction advisory engagements, providing financial due diligence and strategic insights. This role requires a passion for working with high-growth businesses and a strong focus on client relationship management and business origination. Responsibilities Included Lead and manage financial due diligence engagements for acquisitions, disposals, and growth capital transactions. Provide strategic, value-driven advice to entrepreneurial clients, tailoring insights to their unique business models. Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities within the lower mid-market and OMB sectors. Build and lead a high-performing transaction services team, fostering an agile, deal-driven culture. Oversee transaction services operations across multiple UK locations, ensuring consistency and quality of service. Skills and Attributes Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred). Minimum of 6 years of experience in transaction services, financial due diligence, or M&A advisory. Proven track record of deal origination and managing high-value transactions. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage business owners and investors. Strong financial analysis, modelling, and valuation skills. Benefits Opportunity to lead and shape a national team within a growing sector. Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and mentorship opportunities. Dynamic and supportive work environment. Opportunity to work with a diverse range of entrepreneurial clients. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.