Assistant Strategy & Corporate Development Manager | M&A | Renewables

Meraki Talent; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Strategy & Corporate Development Manager in Edinburgh for a thriving renewable energy group. This role involves supporting strategic initiatives, corporate development, and engaging in energy development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong M&A experience, preferably in renewables. Offering a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary

Excellent bonus potential

Fantastic wider benefits package

Mentor-rich environment

Clear progression and development

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CFA with strong M&A experience in the energy sector.
• Renewables M&A preferred but energy experience is acceptable.
• No project development experience required initially.

Responsibilities

• Support Group’s strategic and corporate development agenda.
• Involve in mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and investment appraisals.
• Conduct research and competitor analysis for strategy.

Skills

M&A experience

Market analysis

Competitor analysis

Planning and development

Procurement

Education

CA/CFA qualification

Job description

Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a permanent Assistant Strategy & Corporate Development Manager based in Edinburgh with good hybrid working, paying a highly competitive base salary plus excellent bonus potential & fantastic wider benefits package.

The Opportunity

This thriving renewable energy group are on an exceptional growth journey which includes organic growth, M&A activity and international expansion. It's renowned for having a superb culture, and is a mentorship rich environment where aspiring professionals can collaborate with some of the most high-profile energy specialists in the UK and gain exposure to some fantastic projects & developments.

The Role

Supporting the Group’s strategic and corporate development agenda is pivotal to achieving its ambitious objectives; however, this role extends far beyond that remit. It encompasses active involvement across a diverse range of energy development projects, engaging at multiple stages of their lifecycle. The key components will include:

Corporate Development & Strategy

• Corporate development - mergers, acquisitions, disposals, due diligence investment appraisals and fund raising
• Strategy - Research, market & competitor analysis, Exec Board presentations & reviews

Project Development

• Planning, development & construction
• Procurement & contracts
• Key interface into commercial function

Progression & Development

Given the Group’s trajectory of growth and change, succession planning is a core priority. The successful individual will not only play a pivotal role in the current phase of development but will also be positioned to assume greater leadership responsibilities as the organisation continues to expand.

Why Join

• Thriving renewable energy group on exceptional growth journey
• Superb culture
• Mentor rich environment
• Clear line of progression & development
• Highly competitive base salary
• Excellent bonus potential
• Fantastic wider benefits package
• Hybrid working in Edinburgh office, some travel will be required from time to time

What You'll Bring

We are keen to engage with qualified CA/CFA's that have strong M&A experience within the energy sector. Renewables M&A is highly desirable, however energy is sufficient.

It's also not expected that the individual will have project development experience at this stage, however given the internal expertise and ability to lean on external advisers, this is a gap the business is confident that can be bridged.

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this amazing permanent opportunity.