Interim Head of M&A - Private Equity Backed Energy Services

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed energy services platform in Bournemouth is seeking an Interim Head of M&A. The successful candidate will lead M&A transactions, collaborate with key stakeholders, and refine internal processes, especially during a period of accelerated growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A within private equity-backed companies or investment banks.
• Strong understanding of the transaction lifecycle and managing multiple deals.
• International M&A exposure related to energy/services sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, ensuring stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee due diligence and support post-deal integration planning.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Interim Head of M&A - Private Equity Backed Energy Services, Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 10

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Business:

Our client is a fast-growing, private equity-backed energy services platform, supporting thousands of commercial customers with access to cleaner, cheaper energy solutions. The business is entering a period of accelerated growth through acquisitions in the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity:

We are hiring an Interim Head of M&A to lead transaction execution, develop deal processes, and act as a strategic partner to the CEO and investors. This role involves leading M&A transactions, stakeholder engagement, due diligence, integration planning, market intelligence, and process refinement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with the CEO, leadership team, investors, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee due diligence across multiple workstreams.
• Support post-deal integration planning.
• Maintain market intelligence and support pipeline development.
• Assist in preparing investment papers and refining internal processes.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in M&A within private equity-backed companies, investment banks, or corporate development.
• Understanding of the transaction lifecycle and managing multiple deals.
• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• International M&A exposure and energy/services sector experience are preferred but not essential.