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A strategic mix of business development, executive search delivery, sector engagement and leadership advisory. Oxford/London/Brighton Business Development • Grow Oxford HR’s renewable energy portfolio across Europe. • Identify new client opportunities in emerging and mature markets. • Contribute to proposals, pitches and thought leadership. • Strengthen Oxford HR’s visibility in the climate and energy ecosystem. Search Leadership • Lead end-to-end recruitment of senior leaders across the renewable energy and climate ecosystem. • Deliver longlists, shortlists, market intelligence and insights on talent flows. • Conduct interviews, leadership assessments and detailed due diligence. • Ensure inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment processes. Sector & Network Development • Build strong networks with developers, IPPs, OEMs, EPC firms, utilities, climate tech innovators and sustainable infrastructure players. • Engage with climate finance institutions (e.g., DFIs, impact investors, green funds). • Represent Oxford HR at climate and energy events, roundtables and conferences. • Track emerging trends in hydrogen, offshore wind, grid optimisation and storage. Client Engagement • Shape leadership profiles for technical, commercial, policy and investment roles. • Advise clients on market trends, compensation, candidate expectations and sector dynamics. • Support clients navigating the regulatory environment and just transition considerations. Internal Contribution • Building a team around you over time to develop this area • Mentor junior colleagues; support capability building across the team. • Share insights from the renewable energy market to strengthen collective expertise. • Contribute to internal projects and continuous improvement of search processes. Person Specification Essential • Experience in executive search, talent acquisition or senior recruitment. • Interest or networks within renewable energy, engineering, climate or sustainability. • Ability to headhunt in competitive and specialised technical markets. • Strong commercial instincts and disciplined project management. • Excellent communication, assessment and client engagement skills. • Values aligned with sustainability, fairness and ethical leadership. • Ability to understand the technical landscapes: wind, solar, hydrogen, grid, storage. Desirable • Experience recruiting for IPPs, OEMs, EPCs, grid operators or climate funds. • Understanding of permitting, compliance, environmental impact assessments and energy regulation. • Experience working in emerging or Global South markets. • Additional languages — particularly French, Portuguese or Spanish. • Familiarity with climate finance and investment trends. What success looks like (12 months) • A developing portfolio of renewable energy clients across Europe • Delivery of multiple senior-level searches • Visibility in energy and climate networks • Strong client and candidate satisfaction • Active contribution to Oxford HR’s climate and sustainability knowledge base • Supporting the expansion of the renewable energy practice through building a team of consultants