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

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services firm seeks an Interim Head of M&A to drive its buy-and-build strategy. This role involves managing the full transaction lifecycle and collaborating with various stakeholders to execute deals effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive M&A experience, especially in a private equity context, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive M&A experience in private equity or corporate development.
• Understanding of transaction lifecycle and managing multiple deals.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A deal execution including integration planning.
• Collaborate with CEO, investors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate due diligence across financial and operational aspects.

Skills

Commercial skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

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06.06.2025

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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 key acquisitions underway and a pipeline of opportunities. The Interim Head of M&A will lead transaction execution, develop deal processes, and advise the CEO and investors.

This role suits a commercially-minded M&A professional with private equity experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Management: Lead end-to-end M&A deal execution, from origination to integration planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the CEO, leadership, investors, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Due Diligence Oversight: Coordinate financial, legal, commercial, and operational diligence.
• Integration Planning: Support post-deal integration efforts.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends and support strategic pipeline development.
• Documentation & Process: Prepare investment documents and refine M&A processes.

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive M&A experience, preferably in private equity-backed firms, investment banks, or corporate development.
• Understanding of the transaction lifecycle and managing multiple deals.
• Strong commercial skills and communication.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• International M&A and energy sector experience are a plus.