Associate Search Consultant - Cleantech

Hyperion Search Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in cleantech is seeking an Associate to deliver recruitment solutions, build client relationships, and manage candidate interactions. You will work in a supportive environment, focusing on leadership roles while gaining exposure across multiple countries. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, especially for C-suite and leadership roles.
• Ability to manage client and candidate relationships effectively.
• Strong understanding of the cleantech sector.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop long-term relationships with existing clients.
• Qualify job specifications and record accurate job descriptions.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews and manage candidate relationships.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Client relationship building

Negotiation skills

Market intelligence

Job description

Director at Hyperion Search Ltd - Hiring exceptional cleantech talent

At Hyperion Search, we’re more than just a recruitment firm – we’re on a mission to drive the energy transition by building world‑class teams for the most innovative companies in cleantech.

Since 2014, we’ve partnered with startups, scaleups, and global organizations in clean energy, mobility, and smart cities to solve their biggest hiring challenges. Our work has a real impact on creating a sustainable future, and we’re passionate about the difference we make.

For someone with some recruitment experience, Hyperion is the perfect place to grow. Recruitment is a job; search is a career. We work in a supportive, collaborative environment where you’ll get hands‑on experience recruiting for C‑suite and leadership roles, as well as other strategically important positions in some of the most exciting industries of the future. With clients across 19 countries, you’ll gain global exposure, build your network, and learn from a team of experts deeply connected to the cleantech sector.

For those with the right ambitions, performance and skills there will be the opportunity to relocate and work from our offices in London, Dubai, Houston or New York.

We’re small enough to value your ideas and contributions, yet ambitious enough to give you career‑defining opportunities. Whether it’s working closely with founders, engaging with investors, or helping innovative companies scale internationally, you’ll play a crucial role in meaningful projects. At Hyperion, we invest in your development, giving you the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to build a rewarding career while making a tangible difference in the world.

Summary

An Associate is responsible for the delivery of recruitment solutions on mandates within a portfolio in line with client expectations, primarily developing a qualified and motivated candidate shortlist while building an understanding of the talent pool from which that shortlist is drawn.

In conjunction with a Director, the Associate will present, manage and close the successful candidates.

An Associate will continually build and develop their knowledge of and contacts within the specific sector of the cleantech sector in which they are focused to further the portfolio’s goals around leads, content and business development.

Responsibilities

Clients

• Build and develop long‑term relationships with existing clients
• Develop a good understanding of our client companies, what they do and their work culture and environment
• Serve clients, identify their needs and provide feedback on success of filling jobs
• Qualify job specification / salary information and record accurate and comprehensive job description in the company CRM
• Organise interviews as requested by client
• Provide advice on pay rates and career progression
• Network internally and externally with clients
• Benchmark for clients – salary, availability, candidate pool, industry activity

Candidates

• Candidate control – keep in regular contact to review progress and performance
• Complete a search of the CRM, Hyperion network, LinkedIn and other relevant sources (including referrals) to build a shortlist of motivated and qualified candidates.
• Pre‑screen candidates for suitability and conduct interviews
• Review CVs / marketplaceable candidates, search / shortlist CVs in line with the mandates you are handling and ensure CVs are of a specific standard and reflective of client requests
• Provide information to candidates on clients and job specifications
• In partnership with your Director, negotiate pay and salary rates and finalise arrangements between client and candidates
• Share market intelligence internally to support the collaboration of our global business
• Play a proactive role in ensuring a supportive team environment is maintained
• Understand and work towards the relevant Accelerators and bonuses
• Capture information, calls, correspondence, interviews and associated documentation on our CRM
• Support global research projects, marketing / content and quarterly market review production activity
• Ensure records are kept in line with legislative requirements

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting and Services for Renewable Energy