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

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

Job summary

A fast-growing private equity-backed energy services platform is seeking an Interim Head of M&A to lead transaction execution and deal processes. The role calls for an experienced M&A professional focused on strategic growth and effective collaboration with stakeholders. Suitable candidates will have significant M&A experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to operate in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Significant M&A execution experience within private equity or corporate development.
• Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle and managing multiple complex deals.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with international exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence and market intelligence support.
• Work closely with CEO and stakeholders.

Skills

M&A execution experience

commercial acumen

communication skills

transaction lifecycle understanding

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

Location: Woking, 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 business is now ready to execute its buy-and-build strategy. 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: 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.