Chief Executive – Power Up North London
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February 2026
Chief Executive - Power Up North London
Location: Hybrid (remote and North London sites)
Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours a week)
Salary: £60,000 per annum (pro-rata, based on 22.5 hours a week)
Lead the future of community energy in North London
Power Up North London is an award-winning community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We're driven by a belief that communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a zero-carbo. future.
About the role
As our new CEO you will:
Provide strategic leadership, setting and delivering PUNL's business plan and longterm vision
Oversee the operations of the organisations, ensuring high quality project delivery
Grow a strong pipeline of community-energy and retrofit projects
Lead fundraising and develop new income, grant and investment opportunities
Build and nurture relationships with host sites, investors, partner organisations and local authorities
Represent PUNL publicly and champion the role of community-led energy to London's transition to net zero
Lead and line manage a small team fostering a collaborative and delivery-focused culture
This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow an organisation with a strong track record, and experienced Board and an active community base. Having just received 5-year funding from the National Lottery in support of our core running costs, you will be joining at a pivotal moment as PUNL expands its portfolio, strengthens its membership model and deepens its impact across North London.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
An experienced leader with a background in sustainability, community energy, social enterprise or similar
Financially astute, comfortable with financial models, budgets, reporting, cashflow and grant requirements
A strong communicator who can engage a diverse set of stakeholders including community groups, government and technical partners
Enthusiastic about climate action and committed to community-led change
Collaborative, organised and comfortable operating both at a strategic and operational level
Proactive, dynamic self-starter who works independently with confidence to drive progress and deliver results
Why join PUNL?
Lead tangible, impactful, local climate action projects
Work with a passionate volunteer base and experienced Board
Join us at an exciting time, with the opportunity to shape the role and drive the next stage of our growth and impact on the communities we serve
Flexible working arrangements and a values driven environment
Please see the detailed role profile here.
How to apply
Please send:
Your CV
A covering letter (max 1 page) explaining your interest and how you meet the person specification
Applications should be emailed to info@powerupnorthlondon.org
Deadline: 10am Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews will take place at the PUNL office in Central London w/c 9 March 2026.