Senior Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Consultant - Renewable Energy

 

Location - Edinburgh

Ref - RCRE

Ventus International is an Edinburgh-based executive search and recruitment consultancy, with an exclusive focus on the global renewable energy industry.

We have exciting growth plans – including international expansion – and have a strong track record supporting companies involved in the financing, development, engineering, execution and operation of renewable energy assets, globally.

Ventus covers all major technology markets including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery energy storage, power-to-x and marine renewables.

As part of our ambitious plans for growth, we are looking to speak with experienced recruitment professionals.

Ventus offers an industry-leading commission scheme, with no threshold. Additional benefits include company pension, subsidy towards golf or gym membership, 33 days annual leave, regular monthly and quarterly sales incentives, mobile phone and laptop and a structured career development path.

Key Responsibilities

  • Play a key role in business growth, through consistent, high-quality delivery against business plan targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

  • Full ‘360’ degree recruitment duties and responsibilities, including generation of sales opportunities / undertaking new client development activity whilst owning and delivering successful outcomes for both new and existing customers via effective candidate acquisition, sourcing, qualification and delivery.

  • Responsibility and accountability for monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

  • Undertake structured and targeted client business development resulting in identification and engagement of key target clients across the international renewable energy sector

  • Candidate identification, engagement, qualification and screening (in person, online and via telephone)

  • Production of high caliber written reports in support of Retained/Executive Search assignments

  • Interviewing candidates both in person and via MS Teams

  • Attending and presenting effectively at client meetings

  • Act as a brand ambassador for Ventus at all times; representing the business in key meetings, industry events and conferences internationally within UK/Ireland, Europe, APAC and Americas regions.

  • Pitch for and secure retained, exclusive and executive search mandates across relevant markets.

  • Promote and position Ventus as the renewable energy industry’s ‘go-to’ search partner.

  • Establish, maintain and develop strong client & candidate relationships due to strong personal brand

  • Keep fully up-to-speed on industry news, regulation, policy and legislation changes, in order to provide unrivalled market insights to our key clients.

  • Prepare and deliver presentations to new and existing clients

Education and Experience

  • Degree background is preferrable.

  • Preferably experienced in Executive, Engineering/Technical or Commercial recruitment, ideally within the Renewable Energy sector (other sectors will also be considered e.g. construction, manufacturing or other traditional engineering-based sectors).

  • Passion for the renewable energy sector is essential.

  • Capable of working at speed and meeting tight customer deadlines.

  • Competitive, tenacious and resilient with strong work ethic and personal drive.

  • Results-focused, with a commitment to meeting and exceeding client expectations.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

 To express interest, please send us your CV via the link below:

PermanentDuncan MartinVentus Internationalinvestment, investment associate, financial analyst