Head Of Origination

The Green Recruitment Company; Novara; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy developer in Milan is seeking a Head of Origination to spearhead land acquisition for large-scale renewable projects across Italy. This strategic leadership role offers the potential to shape national origination strategies within an expanding company committed to the energy transition. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in land origination, an extensive professional network, and fluency in Italian.

Servizi

Opportunity to shape national origination strategy

Strong, well-capitalized platform with long-term vision

Competenze

• Strong track record in land origination for renewable energy projects.
• Excellent network of land agents and brokers.
• Fluency in Italian and solid command of English.

Mansioni

• Lead origination and acquisition of land for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Manage relationships with landowners, brokers, and local stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development, legal, and technical teams.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Networking

Commercial mindset

Descrizione del lavoro

HEAD OF ORIGINATION – LAND ACQUISITION (RENEWABLE ENERGY)

I'm currently working with a leading renewable energy developer based in Milan that’s looking to hire a Head of Origination to lead the acquisition of land for large-scale renewable energy projects across Italy.

The company has been active in the Italian renewables market for over a decade, with operations spanning planning, development, construction, and operation of solar PV, wind, and BESS (battery storage) assets. With over 2.5GW in the pipeline and backing from top-tier European banks, they are scaling rapidly and investing heavily in long-term growth.

What’s on offer :

• Strategic leadership role in land origination
• 80k–€90k salary (based on experience)
• Opportunity to shape national origination strategy
• Strong, well-capitalised platform with long-term vision

Key responsibilities :

• Lead origination and acquisition of land for utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Develop and manage relationships with landowners, brokers, and local stakeholders
• Oversee internal origination team and external partners
• Evaluate and prioritise high-potential areas based on grid access and permitting feasibility
• Collaborate with development, legal, and technical teams to bring sites through early-stage milestones
• Contribute to broader commercial and strategic decisions across the Italy pipeline
• Strong track record in land origination for renewables in Italy
• Excellent network of land agents and brokers
• Understanding of local regulations, land rights, and environmental considerations
• Commercial mindset with strategic leadership capabilities
• Fluency in Italian and solid command of English

If you're looking to take on a leadership role with real impact in Italy’s energy transition — and join a stable, well-funded developer — this could be the right move.

Drop me a message or email for a confidential discussion.