Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

JR United Kingdom; Luton; 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 enhance its platform through acquisitions. This fully remote role requires expertise in deal origination, extensive knowledge of the ecology landscape, and the ability to oversee due diligence while fostering strong relationships. The competitive salary ranges from £80,000 to £90,000, with total compensation reaching approximately £150,000 plus equity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate development, acquisitions, or similar.
• Proactive in deal origination and acquisition execution.
• Strong understanding of the 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 and sustainability sector.

Skills

Value creation

Relationship building

Deal origination

Education

Degree educated 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.

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
• Experience in acquiring small/medium-sized businesses (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 fully remote, with UK-wide travel required to meet clients and prospects.