Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
THE ROLE
NextEnergy Group is a leading international investment and operating platform focused on the development, ownership and management of renewable energy and infrastructure assets. Since its founding in 2007, the Group has grown into a global organisation with activities spanning solar, energy storage and related infrastructure, driven by a clear mission to generate attractive returns for investors while accelerating the transition to clean energy.
We are excited to be hiring an experienced and motivated Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our International People Team, supporting our growing portfolio across renewables, energy and infrastructure.
Reporting to the Global Head of Talent, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, end-to-end recruitment across multiple geographies and business lines, while also contributing to the continuous evolution of our talent practices. This role is well suited to a Talent professional who combines strong delivery capability with commercial awareness, stakeholder partnership and a mindset for improvement.
This position focuses primarily on niche, specialist and professional hiring at a global level, rather than high-volume recruitment. The volume of roles is typically moderate, but the complexity and criticality of positions require strong sourcing capability, stakeholder engagement and attention to quality. You will manage recruitment across different regions and functions, often supporting technically specialised roles within a competitive international talent market.
Based primarily in London, Madrid or Milan, with flexible home-working options, the role offers regular exposure to our international operations and the opportunity to collaborate closely with stakeholders across the Group. You will partner with Hiring Managers, People Operations and local HR colleagues to deliver efficient, compliant and high-impact hiring solutions aligned with business priorities.
While the role includes hands-on recruitment delivery, we are looking for someone who brings ownership, sound judgement and a proactive approach to enhancing processes, strengthening talent pipelines and supporting broader Talent initiatives such as employer branding, early careers and leadership development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Talent professional who wants to deepen their impact in a purpose-driven organisation operating at the forefront of the energy transition.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Partnering & Hiring Delivery
- Partner closely with Hiring Managers across renewable energy, infrastructure and corporate functions to define role requirements, hiring strategies and realistic timelines.
- Contribute to workforce planning discussions by providing market insight, hiring data and forward-looking recommendations to support business growth and organisational capability needs.
- Deliver high-quality, end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring consistency, professionalism and alignment with business needs.
- Provide guidance and challenge where appropriate, helping stakeholders make informed hiring decisions based on market insight and best practice.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders through regular communication, transparency and reliability.
Talent Sourcing & Market Engagement
- Proactively source talent through professional networks, sector-specific channels, referrals and direct search techniques.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines to support both immediate hiring needs and longer-term workforce planning.
- Stay informed on market trends, compensation benchmarks and talent availability within the renewables, energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Represent the organisation credibly in the external market, positioning the business as an employer of choice.
Candidate Experience & Assessment
- Act as a key point of contact for candidates, ensuring a professional, timely and engaging experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Conduct structured screening interviews, assessing capability, motivation, cultural alignment and practical considerations such as compensation expectations and right-to-work requirements.
- Coordinate interview processes, provide guidance to Hiring Managers and support consistent and fair assessment practices.
- Manage offer processes in partnership with People Operations, ensuring clarity, accuracy and positive candidate engagement.
Process, Data & Governance
- Maintain accurate and compliant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and associated tools.
- Use recruitment data and insights to monitor performance, identify trends and support continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and enhance the overall hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders.
- Ensure recruitment practices align with internal policies, legal requirements and regional compliance standards
Talent Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives that strengthen the organisation’s reputation within the energy transition sector.
- Support the development and implementation of key Talent infrastructure, including career frameworks, pay transparency practices and capability frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and regulatory expectations.
- Support the development and delivery of Talent initiatives such as early careers programmes, internships, workforce planning or leadership development activities.
- Participate in cross-functional People projects, bringing recruitment expertise and practical insight.
- Share ideas and best practices to enhance team capability, consistency and innovation.
Onboarding & Transition
- Partner with People Operations to ensure a smooth and professional onboarding experience for new hires.
- Support effective handover and transition processes from offer acceptance through to successful integration into the organisation.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Time management & prioritisation skills – things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical.
- Excellent communication skills – you must be able to organise your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to help craft job descriptions and put together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging.
- Flexibility – being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description.
- Intellectual Curiosity – Talent Acquisition is a broad and nuanced field, and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas into the team.
- IT Literacy – you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (using tools like advanced Excel or recruitment analytics software).
- Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters!
- Stakeholder Management – the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external agencies is key. This includes navigating complex stakeholder environments and aligning recruitment strategies with business goals.
- Strategic Thinking – beyond day-to-day tasks, being able to contribute to long-term recruitment strategies and identify innovative solutions for talent acquisition in the solar sector is highly valuable.
- Networking and Relationship Building – a proactive approach to building industry networks and leveraging these connections to source top talent is crucial in a competitive market.
- Passion for our mission to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.
- Our values – be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
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Proven experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, either in‑house or within an agency environment, ideally supporting technical, professional or specialist roles.
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Experience recruiting within renewables, energy, infrastructure or similarly complex, project‑driven sectors is highly desirable, with an understanding of market dynamics and hard‑to‑find skill sets.
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Ability to engage confidently with technical and business stakeholders, translating hiring needs into effective sourcing and selection strategies.
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Italian and/or Spanish language skills are an advantage.
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Experience working in international or multi‑country environments, or supporting global stakeholders, with sensitivity to cultural and regional differences.
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Interest in contributing beyond delivery to wider Talent initiatives, such as employer branding, early careers and work experience programmes, learning or leadership development projects.
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We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels. More experienced professionals are encouraged to apply, provided they are comfortable operating in a hands‑on role with both delivery and project exposure.
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CIPD qualification or equivalent is considered a strong asset.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
- International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
- Hybrid working – we will need you in our office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
- Annual discretionary bonus.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.
We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.
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