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

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

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed energy services platform is seeking an Interim Head of M&A in Chelmsford. This key role involves leading transaction execution and collaborating with the CEO and investors to drive growth through strategic acquisitions and integrating new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A, ideally in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence across multiple workstreams.
• Support post-deal integration and strategic pipeline development.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Strong Communication Skills

Transaction Lifecycle Understanding

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

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• Client: [Client details missing]
• Location: Chelmsford
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes

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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 executing its buy-and-build strategy, with a UK-based acquisition in due diligence and a pipeline of opportunities domestically and abroad. Two international deals are being led by the investor, requiring senior-level execution support.

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 private equity experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Management: Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with CEO, leadership, investors, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Due Diligence Oversight: Coordinate across multiple workstreams.
• Integration Planning: Support post-deal integration.
• Market Intelligence: Support strategic pipeline development.
• Documentation & Process: Prepare investment papers and refine M&A processes.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in M&A, ideally in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Understanding of 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 and energy sector experience are a plus.