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

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

Job summary

A fast-growing private equity-backed energy services platform seeks an Interim Head of M&A based in Brighton. In this pivotal role, you will lead transaction executions and develop deal processes, collaborating closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have track records in M&A within private equity environments and robust commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A execution within private equity-backed companies or investment banks.
• Understanding of transaction lifecycle and ability to manage multiple deals.
• Fast-paced environment comfort with strong stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including CEO and investors.
• Coordinate due diligence across financial and operational aspects.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

M&A execution experience

Stakeholder engagement

Market intelligence

Job description

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

Location: Brighton, 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:

The company is now ready to execute its buy-and-build strategy, with ongoing international deals and a healthy pipeline of opportunities. 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 is suitable for a commercially-minded M&A professional with experience in private equity-backed environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Management: Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, from origination support and diligence through to completion and integration planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the CEO, senior leadership, private equity investors, advisors, and target company stakeholders.
• Due Diligence Oversight: Coordinate financial, legal, commercial, and operational due diligence across multiple workstreams.
• Integration Planning: Partner with internal teams for post-deal integration support.
• Market Intelligence: Support strategic pipeline development with a strong view of the market landscape.
• Documentation & Process: Prepare investment papers and board materials; refine internal M&A processes for repeatable deal execution.

Candidate Profile:

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