Sectors we work in
Cleantech
Cleantech organisations develop the technology behind the energy and industrial transition: from battery storage and smart grids to hydrogen and industrial efficiency. Growth here is often funding-driven, with teams scaling fast after a raise.
Examples of roles we fill here
- Finance Manager
- Supply Chain Lead
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
Circular Economy
Circular economy organisations design out waste: recycled and bio-based materials, product-as-a-service models, and closed-loop supply chains. Many operate at the intersection of manufacturing and retail, which means hiring spans both industrial and commercial disciplines.
Examples of roles we fill here
- Product Manager
- People & Culture Partner
- Business Development Manager
- Quality & Compliance Manager
Energy Transition
Energy transition covers solar, wind, storage, and the software that manages a more distributed grid. Regulatory frameworks differ by country, which makes understanding local market context important.
Examples of roles we fill here
- Project Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Finance Controller
- Operations Lead
Food & Agriculture
Sustainable food and agriculture organisations are building alternatives across the supply chain: regenerative farming, alternative proteins, and reduced-waste logistics. Sales cycles with retailers and food manufacturers tend to be long, which puts a premium on commercial and supply chain roles that can sustain relationships over many months.
Examples of roles we fill here
- Supply Chain Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Finance Business Partner
ESG & Carbon Accounting
ESG and carbon accounting organisations help other companies measure, report, and reduce their environmental impact. Growth is largely regulation-driven: the CSRD and comparable disclosure rules are forcing thousands of European companies to start measuring emissions for the first time, creating fast-growing demand on both the software and advisory side.
Examples of roles we fill here
- Sustainability Consultant
- Data & Reporting Analyst
- Customer Success Manager
- Finance & Compliance Lead
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable materials are eco-friendly substances that replace petroleum-based or high-carbon inputs in everyday products: bio-based plastics, low-carbon cement, recycled fibres, and water-based coatings. Most of the volume ends up in industrial applications, from packaging and construction to automotive interiors and textiles.
Selling into industrial buyers means long qualification cycles, so commercial and technical roles are usually hired side by side.
Examples of roles we fill here
- Business Development Manager
- Technical Sales Manager
- R&D Scientist
- Supply Chain Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sustainability Recruiter only work with climate-tech companies?
- No. We work with sustainable and impact-driven organisations across a broad range of sectors, from cleantech and circular economy to energy transition, food & agriculture, and ESG & carbon accounting. These are examples, not an exhaustive list. If your organisation is building a more sustainable economy, we're likely a fit.
Do the roles you fill need to be sustainability-related themselves?
- No. The role itself doesn't need to touch sustainability. What matters is that the employer is a sustainable or impact-driven organisation.
What roles do you place?
- Any role, across Sales & Commercial, Marketing & Communications, Finance & Operations, HR & People, Supply Chain & Logistics, Product & Engineering, and Sustainability & ESG. The role itself doesn't need to be sustainability-related; the employer does.
Which markets do you cover?
- We are based in the Netherlands and recruit across Europe, with the most depth in Amsterdam, London, Berlin, and Paris.
Ready to build a high performing team?
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