Business Development Associate

Green & Sustainability Recruitment
Flexible | Part-Time | Remote | Commission-Based

Allen & York specialises in recruiting talent across the green economy, including Environment, Energy, Sustainability & ESG, and Health, Safety & Wellbeing.

We're looking for Business Development Associates to introduce new clients and hiring opportunities - our internal team handles recruitment delivery.

The Role

• Generate qualified hiring leads across renewable energy, sustainability, environmental services, engineering, and infrastructure
• Build trusted relationships with senior decision makers
• Identify upcoming hiring needs via your network
• Make warm introductions to our recruitment team

Who This Role Suits
Ideal for professionals who:

• Want flexible, part-time work and work-life balance
• Are semi-retired, portfolio working, or managing other commitments
• Have strong networks and enjoy relationship-building

Backgrounds we welcome: energy/renewables, sustainability/environmental consultants, engineering, former executives, industry advisors, or recruitment/sales professionals seeking flexibility.

Benefits

• Fully flexible, remote working
• No cold-calling targets or hour-based KPIs
• Uncapped commission for opportunities and placements
• Monetise your professional network while supporting the green transition

Interested?
We welcome informal conversations. Please share a short outline of your background and network experience or contact Stuart Vivian on +44(0)1202 888986 for a confidential discussion to learn more.

www.allen-york.com

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let's help build a better world, together.