Company Introduction:
Active Search Partners is a global executive search firm powering the growth of clean tech innovators. We connect the leaders shaping the future of clean technology, partnering with startups, scale-ups, and investors across Europe and North America—from pre-seed through to Series D and private equity.
Our ambition is to become the go-to executive search partner in clean tech, trusted, impactful, and results-driven, delivering exceptional outcomes for both companies and candidates.
We are now seeking a Senior Associate to join our fast-growing team, working closely with our Founder to deliver high-impact, complex search mandates across the clean tech space.
Key Responsibilities:
Shape Winning Search Strategies
Design and execute tailored search strategies to identify and attract top talent across Manager to Executive-level roles.
Own the End-to-End Search Process
Partner closely with the Founder to deliver mandates from initial pitch through to successful placement, gaining full exposure to the search lifecycle.
Build and Engage Top Talent Networks
Proactively source, engage, and build relationships with high-caliber candidates through both online and offline channels.
Become a Market Expert
Conduct in-depth research across industries, companies, and geographies to generate valuable insights and stay ahead of market trends.
Influence & Engage Candidates
Act as a trusted advisor, approaching, assessing, and guiding candidates through opportunities with credibility and impact.
Deliver High-Quality Assessments
Lead detailed interviews to evaluate candidate experience, motivations, and cultural fit.
Drive Talent Mapping & Pipeline Development
Play a key role in building and maintaining strong talent pipelines through strategic market mapping initiatives.
Contribute to High-Impact Client Deliverables
Support the creation of compelling candidate reports, client presentations, and job briefs.
Maintain Excellence in Execution
Ensure high-quality data management and accuracy across all internal systems and research tools.
Professional Experiences:
* 3+ yrs. of hands-on professional experience in full life cycle recruiting in Executive Search.
* Good research skills, feel comfortable with heavy desktop work.
* Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
* A bachelor's degree required
* Strong organization, project management, analytical, and time management skills.
* Proactive can-do attitude.
* Speaks and writes English fluently.
* Advantage for some-one with experience in clean-tech executive search
* Strong Excel and power point user, ability to support partners with written material surrounding assignments, such as role profiles, client pitches, and assignment reports.
* Learning agility, curiosity, commercial acumen, resilience, communication, growth mindset, pace, judgment, and emotional intelligence.
* Passionate about AI and technology
What we offer:
Accelerated Career Growth
Join a fast-growing company at the heart of the clean energy transition, with clear opportunities to develop, take ownership, and progress quickly.
Purpose-Driven Impact
Work with companies and leaders shaping the future of clean technology—contributing to projects that deliver both commercial success and real environmental impact.
Flexibility That Works for You
We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working, trusting you to perform at your best.
International Exposure
Partner with top-tier candidates and innovative companies across Europe and North America, building a truly global network.
Variety & High-Impact Work
No two searches are the same, collaborate with a diverse portfolio of clients, from ambitious startups to established corporates driving the energy transition.
Direct Access to Leadership
Work side-by-side with the Founder, gaining hands-on mentorship, commercial insight, and exposure to strategic decision-making from day one.