Principal Recruitment Consultant – CleanTech
About The Position
We are seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our CleanTech team and support our continued dominance in the Clean Energy market. This is a true 360 role where you will own both business development and delivery, with the autonomy to shape the market, define strategy, and scale a desk aligned with client demand. You will leverage Piper Maddox's strong reputation in Sustainability, CleanTech, and New Fuels, working closely with established global coverage and consulting capabilities. This is a market-leading opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, wants to develop leadership skills, and has a clear pathway to grow a team.
Requirements
- Degree education or 5+ years of recruitment experience.
- Strong 360 capability — confident with both BD and delivery.
- Track record of building markets and owning client relationships.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build something long-term.
- Alignment with our “Good Human” ethos — collaborative, humble, and team-first.
Responsibilities
- Open and grow new client relationships within the Cleantech and broader Renewables ecosystem.
- Position Piper Maddox as a trusted partner across unicorn start ups to household enterpirse clients.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior to c-suite permanent roles.
- Deliver high-quality candidate experiences and consultative shortlists.
- Develop deep market knowledge across niche technical and commerical profiles.
- Act as a subject-matter expert for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Build your own personal brand, through socials, networking and staying atune to market trends.
- Support and mentor future entry level hires as the team / division expands.
- Contribute to building a high-performance, collaborative culture in NYC office.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped commission
- Collaboration & half-year bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Equity participation through our Employee Ownership Trust
- Health, wellbeing & benefits package
- Clear progression to Leadersip / Director
- Global incentives: Lunch Clubs, International Trips, Centurion & Millionaire Clubs
- International collaboration and future relocation opportunities
- Inclusive culture with active DE&I communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
