Digital Futures is seeking a highly skilled Business Manager to support our CEO in managing key institutional relationships, driving corporate development activities, and ensuring seamless executive operations. This is a critical role for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Managing the CEO’s Institutional Relationships
- Oversee and strengthen relationships with Digital Futures’ key institutional partners, including corporate clients, government entities, and industry stakeholders.
- Ensure regular engagement and follow-up with strategic partners to drive long-term collaboration.
- Prepare briefing materials and reports for the CEO’s key external meetings.
Supporting Corporate Development & New Business
- Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
- Conduct market research and prepare business cases for growth opportunities.
- Support the CEO in commercial discussions and negotiations.
Managing Relationships with Key Stakeholders
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Board, investors, and other key stakeholders.
- Coordinate and prepare Board materials, investor updates, and executive reports.
- Manage communication between the CEO and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities.
Managing the CEO’s Public Profile
- Oversee the CEO’s external engagements, including speaking opportunities, media appearances, and industry events.
- Draft speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content.
- Ensure consistency in messaging across public and private engagements.
Managing the CEO’s Schedule & Executive Operations
- Proactively manage the CEO’s calendar, ensuring optimal prioritisation of meetings and travel.
- Coordinate high-level meetings, including agenda setting, minutes, and follow-ups.
- Handle confidential and time-sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
Key Requirements
- Professional Services Background: Experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a similar high-performance environment.
- Exceptional Communication & Presentation Skills: Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, draft high-quality content, and represent the CEO effectively.
- Strong Organisational & Project Management Abilities: Proven track record of managing complex schedules, projects, and relationships.
- Business Acumen & Commercial Awareness: Understanding of corporate strategy, business development, and stakeholder management.
- Discretion & Professionalism: Ability to handle confidential matters with the highest level of integrity.
- Proactive & Detail-Oriented: A self-starter who anticipates needs, solves problems, and ensures seamless execution of tasks.
Why Join Digital Futures?
- Work closely with the CEO in a high-impact, strategic role.
- Be part of a fast-growing company shaping the future of AI and technology talent.
- Gain exposure to senior leaders, investors, and corporate clients.
- Enjoy a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
If you are a highly driven professional with a background in professional services and a passion for business management, we’d love to hear from you.
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will be expected to work from the Digital Futures office in London for 4-days a week.
About Digital Futures
Digital Futures is a purpose-led technology services company.
Our mission is to create opportunity and transform the lives of others, helping individuals from all backgrounds acquire the necessary skills and confidence to start a career in technology. Our ultimate objective is to accelerate the transition to a skills-based economy and create an equitable future, and the opportunity to thrive in a digital world, for those who may have been previously overlooked.
For more information please visit www.digitalfutures.com
Digital Futures is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Digital Futures are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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