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The IFT is hiring

Written by Nicolette Stickland on November 18, 2025

The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) is hiring for a Business Manager.

We are the UK’s leading membership organisation for turnaround experts. Our members and corporate partner organisations help underperforming businesses avoid unnecessary insolvencies. IFT members preserve jobs and livelihoods, uphold local industries, protect economic value and strengthen public service organisations.

 This role will suit an experienced administrative professional whose emotional intelligence is highly developed, who is tech savvy, quick to learn and who can take ownership of projects and problem-solve with maturity in a complex and fast-paced environment.

You will be working with a small high performing and friendly team who are busy supporting senior and smart business leaders by providing unparalleled accreditation, professional development, knowledge and networking opportunities and advocacy for turnaround excellence.

Please apply by sending a CV and a short covering letter setting out suitability according to the job description to info@the-ift.com by 5pm on Thursday 4th December.

You can find the job description  here.

Turnaround, the economy and people

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60K Jobs

Members of The IFT saved an estimated almost 60,000 jobs in 2024-25.

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£2.8 Billion

IFT members helped add £2.8 billion in shareholder value in 2024-25.

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80% busier/as busy

IFT members report high demand for turnaround support.

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60%

Nearly 60% of stressed companies don’t know they are in trouble until it is too late.

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