Technical Leadership for Flexible Generation Platform

Mandate: To appoint a Head of Engineering and Head of Operations to oversee a UK based platform of over 50 sites and a team of c100 staff. 
Investor: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Platform: Flexitricity 

Mike Guy - COO, Flexitricity 

"We've partnered with Sonder & Metric for the past 3 years, and in that time they have played a big part in the growth and development of our generation business. 

Recently, Josh and the team oversaw the Searches for 2no key leadership appointments that were essential to our growth strategy; a Head of Engineering and Head of Operations. Despite the specific nature of our requirements, we were able to consider a number of high quality candidates for each position, and ultimately made two fantastic appointments.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sonder & Metric" 

Overview

Sonder & Metric supported Flexitricity through an internal restructuring, requiring the appoointment of a newly created Head of Engineering role, and alongside an open Head of Operations role. 

Both positions were to play a pivotal role in shaping the companies technical and operational strategy as they managed a distributed base of flexible generation assets, and a large team of over 70 technical staff. 

Our Approach

A comprehensive research process that identified potential talent from all competitiors, peers, suppliers and related industries. 

Clearly define the Employer Value Proposition, maximising our ability to attract A-players to Flexitricity. 

Systematic approach, attract and assess strategy for create a longlist for each position. 

Support through interview and Offer process. 

Head of Engineering Shortlist: 5

Head of Operations Shortlist: 4

First choice candidates secured for both positions.