Executive Search Consultant - Renewable Energy

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.

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.

• 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