Associate Director - Renewable Energy Recruitment

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate17, a purpose-driven recruitment consultancy for the renewable energy sector, seeks an Associate Director for US expansion. This high-impact role focuses on business development and building strategic client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess strong recruitment experience, business acumen, and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and commission scheme

Remote-first setup with flexibility

Generous PTO policy

Parental leave and family-friendly policies

Access to mental health resources

Structured career development

Work abroad options

Qualifications

• Proven success in recruitment, ideally within technical or professional services.
• Strong client-facing and business development skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development in the US renewable energy market.
• Represent Climate17 at industry events.
• Manage the full recruitment sales cycle.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Communication

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Climate17 is a purpose-driven, international recruitment consultancy specialising in the renewable energy sector.

Our growing, multilingual team places top talent across the UK, USA, and key European markets, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. We combine deep market knowledge with dedicated discipline expertise to deliver exceptional recruitment solutions across the full project lifecycle – from project origination through to O&M.

We partner with a diverse client base, from early-stage developers and IPPs to EPCs, OEMs, consultancies, and asset owners. In the US, we’ve built a strong foundation and are now scaling our presence further.

The Role

We’re hiring an Associate Director to support our VP and existing team with our US expansion. This is a high-impact, market-facing role for an experienced recruitment professional who will drive growth, close business, and build long-term partnerships across the US renewable energy industry.

You’ll take the lead on business development, client strategy and market engagement. You’ll represent Climate17 at industry events across the US, building visibility and influence in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

Lead business development in the US renewable energy market, developing strategic client relationships.

Represent Climate17 at conferences, networking events, and client meetings.

Manage the full recruitment sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Build and maintain deep talent networks aligned with client needs.

Collaborate with the US Recruitment team to ensure seamless, high-quality delivery.

Play a key role in shaping our US team structure and long-term growth strategy.

Act as a brand ambassador for Climate17 and our B Corp values.

About You

Proven success in recruitment, ideally within technical or professional services.

Commercially minded with strong client-facing and business development skills.

Excellent communicator with a natural ability to build rapport and influence.

Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, able to thrive in a remote, autonomous role.

Passion for the renewable energy sector and sustainability is a strong plus.

Based in the US and open to regular travel (approx. 20%).

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + zero-threshold commission scheme.

Remote-first setup with flexibility and autonomy.

Travel opportunities to key US industry events and client sites.

Generous PTO policy, plus your birthday off

Parental leave and family-friendly policies

Wellness support including access to mental health resources

Structured career development and leadership pathway.

An international, values-led team focused on purpose and impact.

Work abroad options and global collaboration.

Certified B Corporation

As a certified B Corp, we meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We're committed to using business as a force for good – and invite like-minded individuals to help us scale our impact.