Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

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

Job summary

A leading early-stage PE-backed business in the environmental sector is seeking an Origination Lead to spearhead the acquisition of smaller companies within the UK. This fully remote role demands a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in corporate development, coupled with a strong understanding of the ecology landscape. The role provides a competitive salary and total compensation package, including equity, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable finance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Value creation

Deal origination

Relationship building

Knowledge of ecology sector

Education

Degree or higher

Job description

Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

An early-stage PE-backed business in the environmental sector is growing its platform through acquisitions 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 a detailed knowledge of its current landscape.

Apply for this role if you are/have:

1. 8+ years in corporate development, acquisitions, value creation, or similar
2. Proactive in deal origination and acquisition execution
3. Strong understanding of the environmental/ecology sector
4. Experience in acquiring small/medium-sized businesses preferred
5. Degree educated or higher

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