Team Lead

• Billing Manager – Energy & Sustainability

• £50,000 - £80,000 base + 40% commission + equity

• London | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 remote)

We’re working with a people-first search firm committed to tackling one of the biggest global challenges: the energy transition. Built deliberately outside the traditional agency mould, this high-trust, low-ego business is values-led and growth-minded. Its leaders shape—not just follow—strategy, and everyone is empowered to make an impact. With a footprint spanning the UK and US, the business has grown consistently every year since 2019—even through market shocks—and delivers standout results on retained assignments with senior clients across clean energy, infrastructure, and private equity.

The Billing Manager – Energy & Sustainability will join the senior leadership team from day one, influencing strategy, shaping incentives, and driving expansion across the UK business.

Role Highlights

The Billing Manager – Energy & Sustainability will...

– Lead by example, running a high-performing 360 desk with full BD autonomy

– Build, coach, and scale a team of consultants, starting with senior hires and a planned graduate intake

– Shape internal training frameworks, onboarding models, and performance processes

– Win and deliver retained and senior contingent work across your chosen vertical

– Drive culture, energy, and commercial momentum in the London office

You Will Need

– Proven billing track record, ideally £300k+ GP annually

– Experience leading or mentoring consultants (formal or informal)

– Confidence in business development and senior stakeholder engagement

– Knowledge of sustainability, cleantech, or related sectors (or willingness to pivot in)

– Entrepreneurial drive: eager to build, shape, and scale a team and desk

Why You’ll Love It

– Transparent equity scheme with real influence over business direction

– Strong commission structure: up to 40% personal + 3% team override

– Highly credible client base incl. PE firms, banks, and energy innovators

– Retained search delivery model with average UK fee of £29k

– Structured leadership support, including a private offsite retreat with 12-person SLT

– Opportunity to scale UK headcount to 25–30 recruiters

– Routes to UK office leadership, European expansion, or US relocation

– Strong gender diversity in leadership; active support for high-performing women

– B Corp certified, privately owned, no external investors

– Visible career-building case studies: top billers earning £400k+ GP

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.