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

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

Job summary

A leading energy services platform in Preston seeks an Interim Head of M&A to lead transaction execution and support strategic growth initiatives. The role involves managing complex deals, engaging with stakeholders, and refining internal processes to ensure successful integration. Ideal candidates will have significant M&A experience within private equity or relevant sectors, along with strong commercial and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A execution experience in private equity or investment bank.
• Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple complex deals simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence across workstreams.
• Support preparation of investment papers and board materials.

Skills

M&A execution experience

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

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

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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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. With strong leadership, a differentiated model, and a scalable platform, the business is entering a period of accelerated growth through acquisitions in both the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

Following the successful delivery of key integration milestones, the business is now ready to execute its buy-and-build strategy. One UK-based acquisition is entering due diligence, with a healthy pipeline of further opportunities both domestically and abroad. Two international deals are being led by the investor but require senior-level execution support given their complexity.

To support this activity, 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 is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that would suit 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: Work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, 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 to ensure post-deal integration is considered during execution and supported post-close.
• Market Intelligence: Maintain a strong view of the market landscape and support strategic pipeline development in collaboration with the investor and management.
• Documentation & Process: Support preparation of investment papers and board materials; refine internal M&A processes to ensure repeatable deal execution.

Candidate Profile

• Significant M&A execution experience, ideally gained within a private equity-backed company, investment bank, transaction services, or corporate development environment.
• Strong understanding of the transaction lifecycle and ability to manage multiple complex deals simultaneously.
• High commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, lean environment with multiple stakeholders.
• International M&A exposure and energy/services sector experience preferred but not essential.