Role Summary
This role reports to, and will act as a deputy to, the Rentokil Head of Investor Relations.
You will represent Rentokil Initial within the investment community and be responsible for helping to implement an effective IR programme, covering the company’s communication with the Capital markets, and building trust and confidence within the investor community.
We are looking for an outstanding individual with a passion for investor relations who is pro-active, curious and well-organised. This will be combined with a strategic and commercial mind-set to effectively translate how the company creates value to the investment community. To that end, the position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the executive presence to interact with members of the Rentokil Initial executive team and senior leadership. It also requires the ability to carefully manage relationships outside the company, understanding the regulatory backdrop and specific requirements of the audiences.
Main Responsibilities
● Strategic equity IR Planning: Partner with the Head of IR to develop and implement a best-in-class equity investor relations programme and strategy
● Best in class equity IR programme execution: Drive equity investor engagement, delivering high levels of service and ensuring effective communication of Rentokil’s performance, strategy, and market positioning to investors and analysts worldwide.
You will be capable of quickly leading investor meetings and conferences. You will also be the key point of contact responding to investor and analyst queries, and internal queries, in a timely and accurate manner.
● Business understanding: Developing and maintaining detailed understanding of financial performance and strategy and operations of the business.
● Investor Communications: Leading the preparation of investor materials, including capital markets days, financial results announcements, presentations and supporting documents (including Q&A), together with the Annual Report and quarterly trading statements.
● C-Suite & Board Advisory: Deliver regular insights to the Executive team and Board, providing in-depth analysis on Rentokil Initial’s share price movements, sector performance, peer benchmarking, and broader market trends.
● Shareholder analysis: Lead on shareholder analysis, identifying opportunities to enhance investor targeting and optimising the composition of the share register.
● Analyst Relations: Leading and enhancing relationships with sell-side analysts. Monitor and interpret analyst research, providing the Executive team with insights on market expectations and variances against internal projections.
Requirements:
Person Specification:
● A strong financial background, with excellent modelling, analytical and numerical capabilities evidenced by a financial qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
● Sound working knowledge of equity markets, corporate financials, share register analysis, regulatory environment and financial modelling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors is essential.
● Previous in-house equity IR or sell-side analyst experience is essential.
● A great communicator and strong writing skills with the ability to story tell and think creatively. We are seeking an individual who is highly articulate and able to express an investor narrative in an engaging way.
● Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster relationships with peers and senior management
● Good commercial acumen and a curiosity about businesses and how they work.
● Comfort working across all levels in the business including with the CEO, CFO and Global Leadership Team.
● Able to observe the finest detail alongside being a ‘big picture’ strategic thinker.
● Strong technology skills would be an advantage, including a demonstrated interest in utilising AI, as well as Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit
- Healthcare
- Free parking
At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.
We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to (joanna.sharpe@rentokil-initial.com) if you need anything
Be Yourself in Your Application! At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.
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