Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

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

Job summary

A leading company in the environmental sector seeks an Origination Lead to spearhead the acquisition of smaller UK firms. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in corporate development and a strong understanding of the ecology landscape. This remote position demands proactive deal origination skills and offers a competitive salary with equity options.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years in corporate development or acquisitions.
• Proactive deal origination and acquisition execution.
• Strong understanding of environmental/ecology sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Value Creation

Due Diligence

Relationship Building

Market Analysis

Education

Degree educated or higher

Job description

Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

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

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

You should apply for this role if you are/have:

• 8+ years in corporate development, acquisitions, value creation or similar
• Proactive in deal origination and acquisition execution
• Strong understanding of the environmental/ecology sector
• Acquisition experience in the small/medium-sized business market segment preferred
• Degree educated or higher

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, but UK-wide travel will be required to meet clients and prospects.