At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and engage top-tier candidates in clean energy and sustainable technology.
- Company: Specialist talent search firm focused on advancing global energy transition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance incentives, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for international relocation and growth.
- Why this job: Join the clean energy revolution and make a real impact on sustainability.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in executive search or recruitment; passion for energy transition.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are a specialist talent search and advisory firm dedicated to advancing the global energy transition. Our mission is to accelerate planetary sustainability by focusing on the most pivotal driver of change: human capital.
The Role
As an Associate / Senior Associate, you'll gain exposure to the full headhunting lifecycle while managing relationships and executing searches within one of our specialist practices. You'll identify and engage top-tier candidates, gather market intelligence, and work closely with senior team members and company founders to support high-level mandates. Your work will directly contribute to the firm's growth and market presence, reinforcing a community-driven approach to executive search in the clean energy and infrastructure space.
Key Responsibilities
- Candidate Acquisition: Identify, attract, and engage senior passive candidates within clean energy, energy infrastructure, or sustainable technology markets.
- Lead Generation: Source leads and market intel to support client development and business origination.
- Search Execution: Deliver high-quality retained and contingent search processes using best-practice methodologies.
- Deal Execution: Assist in structuring and negotiating recruitment deals.
- Collaboration: Work closely with founders and senior advisors to refine search strategies and approaches.
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with key market figures to strengthen the company's network and brand.
What We Offer
- Significant exposure to founders and industry leaders with direct impact on company growth.
- Professional development from a high-calibre team of search experts.
- Competitive base salary, performance incentives, and market-leading commission structure.
- Clear career progression, with opportunities to advance to senior leadership within 5 years.
- International relocation and sponsorship opportunities to the US.
- Entrepreneurial, high-growth environment with minimal bureaucracy and maximum responsibility.
- A role at the heart of the clean energy revolution, working across emerging market segments with exponential growth trajectories.
Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in executive search or 360/270 recruitment.
- Exposure to Energy, Infrastructure, or Technology markets preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with CRM and recruitment technology tools; interest in AI and process innovation.
- Highly ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for the energy transition.
Wanted: Principal Consultant employer: Next Step Talent
As a leading player in the renewables sector, our company offers an inspiring work environment in London, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our mission. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to thrive. With competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy landscape.
