Head of Investor Relations

Next Step connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network we are currently looking for a Head of Investor Relations to join their team.

Our client is a London-listed infrastructure investment trust with 2.5bn in market capitalisation and a diversified portfolio of UK and European operational assets across renewable energy social infrastructure and transport. With a broad shareholder base spanning retail and institutional investors and a regular capital markets calendar the board is looking for a Head of Investor Relations to own all market-facing communications and build a best-in-class IR function.

As Head of Investor Relations you will own the full IR programme including results communications investor and analyst engagement roadshows and ESG investor relations. You will work closely with the CFO CEO and board to ensure the market has an accurate and compelling understanding of the companys strategy performance and portfolio.

• Own the results communication process preparing results presentations RNS announcements and investor and analyst Q&A materials for half-year and full-year results.
• Manage the institutional investor and sell-side analyst relationships conducting regular one-to-one meetings roadshows and site visits.
• Monitor and analyse the shareholder register providing the CFO and board with regular intelligence on investor sentiment and positioning.
• Lead ESG investor relations engaging with ESG-focused shareholders responding to ESG questionnaires and coordinating with the sustainability team on market-facing disclosure.
• Oversee the IR website annual report and all investor-facing materials.

• 7 years of experience in investor relations equity capital markets or sell-side equity research with at least 3 years in a listed company IR role.
• Strong understanding of financial markets equity valuation and institutional investor expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (able to draft compelling investor narratives and present confidently to large institutional audiences).
• Familiarity with infrastructure real assets or investment trusts is strongly preferred.

• Base salary of depending on experience.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday and hybrid working from London with travel for roadshows.
• Pension and private health.

To be considered for this role please create your profile at . Once your profile is complete our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if its a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by Next Step on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.