Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early-stage PE-backed business in the environmental sector is seeking a Programmatic Acquisition Specialist to lead acquisitions of smaller companies across the UK. This role, offering competitive compensation and equity, requires significant experience in corporate development and a deep understanding of the ecology sector. It is a fully remote position with UK travel required to engage with clients and prospects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate development or acquisitions.
• Experience in acquiring small to medium-sized businesses preferred.
• Strong understanding of the environmental/ecology sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive the acquisition of UK-based companies in the environment sector.
• Oversee due diligence processes.
• Build relationships within the ecology/sustainability sector.

Skills

Value Creation

Deal Origination

Relationship Building

Understanding of Environmental Sector

Education

Degree or higher qualification

Job description

Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

An early-stage PE-backed business in the environmental sector is expanding its platform through acquisitions and is seeking an Origination Lead to drive the acquisition of UK-based smaller companies in the environment and ecology space.

You will be self-driven and commercially minded, with strong experience in value creation, overseeing due diligence processes, and building relationships within the ecology/sustainability sector, leveraging detailed knowledge of its current landscape.

Apply for this role if you have:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, acquisitions, value creation, or similar fields
• Proven proactivity in deal origination and acquisition execution
• A strong understanding of the environmental/ecology sector
• Experience in acquiring small to medium-sized businesses (preferred)
• A degree or higher qualification

This role offers a salary of £80,000-£90,000 with a total compensation of approximately £150,000 plus equity. It is a fully remote position, with UK-wide travel required to meet clients and prospects.