Sustainable Finance – Programmatic Acquisition Specialist – Environment Sector

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

Job summary

A leading early-stage PE-backed business in the environmental sector seeks a Programmatic Acquisition Specialist. The role focuses on driving acquisitions of UK-based smaller companies, requiring strong experience in value creation and due diligence management. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and total compensation package, making it an exciting opportunity for candidates passionate about ecology and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development or acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of environmental and ecology sectors.
• Experience in small to medium-sized business acquisitions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the acquisition of smaller companies in the environment sector.
• Oversee due diligence processes and build client relationships.
• Engage in UK-wide travel to meet clients and prospects.

Skills

Proactivity

Value creation

Due diligence oversight

Relationship building

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 should be self-driven and commercially oriented, with strong experience in value creation, overseeing due diligence processes, and building relationships within the ecology and sustainability sector, with a detailed knowledge of its current landscape.

Applicants should have:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, acquisitions, value creation, or related fields
• Proven proactivity in deal origination and acquisition execution
• A strong understanding of the environmental and ecology sectors
• Experience with small to medium-sized business acquisitions is 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.