Job Description
Recruitment Director - Energy Desk
We are GS2, a Global Sustainable Executive Search organisation, driven by our purpose, to connect the people who wish to leave the world better than we found it.
As a certified B Corp organisation, sustainability is linked to our day to day working environment, with triple bottom line targets (people, planet, profit) and 2% of our profits being donated to exceptional charity causes each year, chosen by us, the individuals who work at GS2.
Owing to ongoing expansion, we are now seeking to recruit a passionate Recruitment Director to drive the growth of our Energy division, connecting skilled professionals with sustainable companies driving solar, wind, hydro, tidal, nuclear and battery storage solutions for a greener future.
What are we looking to achieve through this critical hire?
The mission of this role is to establish and build a renewable energy desk where you will capitalise on our existing deep-rooted relationships whilst constantly developing new business opportunities.
Sitting within our leadership team and working closely with the Founder of the business, the successful incumbent will build a team, so will be a confident leader. Progression in this role would lead to being part of the executive management team.
As a Recruitment Director, we are looking for a candidate with the following:
- Proven leadership capabilities, having run and developed a team.
- Demonstrable experience of developing a new desk from the ground up.
- Experience of holding responsibility for a divisional P&L, alongside accountability to set and meet team targets.
- A methodical, persistent and relentless approach to developing new business within the renewable energy sector, diligently establishing and nurturing new client and candidate relationships.
- A hunger towards being recognised as an industry expert, regularly staying updated on industry trends and market shifts in sustainable energy and possessing a strong, long established network of contacts within the sector.
- If you have proven experience in another specialism but have an appetite to start in an energy desk then please do reach out for a conversation.
Joining part of our Founding Team at GS2, you will become an integral member of one of the only specialist firms within the sustainability field. You will also benefit from:
- A highly competitive, industry leading salary and commission structure.
- Experiencing exponential growth and being rewarded through our leadership LTIP.
- Gaining access to our industry leading non-exec for quarterly coaching sessions.
- Working in a high-performing, high-accountability environment
- Working for a certified B Corp business, showcasing our commitment to being an ethical and positive impact business.
- The flexibility to work from any location within a 4 hour time zone for up to two weeks of the year.
- One week of additional annual leave each year to spend on social impact activities.
- Christmas closure with a minimum of 3 additional annual leave days to protect your family time.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, reach out directly to our Founder, Josh Huggins for a discreet conversation.