Executive Search Consultant – Renewable Energy

About Oxford HR

Oxford HR is a global leadership consultancy working at the intersection of people, purpose and planet. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with organisations tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges: climate justice, energy transition, sustainability, environmental resilience and inclusive growth.

With teams in the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, we support organisations across renewable energy, global philanthropy, global development, trade and economic development and climate, nature and sustainability.

As a certified B Corporation, we commit to ethical, transparent and environmentally responsible recruitment practices.

The Role

A strategic mix of business development, executive search delivery, sector engagement and leadership advisory.

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

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