Chief Executive
Power Up North London
Lead the future of community energy in North London
Power Up North London (PUNL) 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-carbon future.
We are seeking an inspiring, dynamic Chief Executive to lead our organisation through its next phase of growth.
About the role
As our new CEO, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership, setting and delivering PUNL’s business plan and long-term vision
- Oversee the operations of the organisation, 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 in 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, an 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
Deadline: 10am Monday 23 February 2026
Interviews will take place at the PUNL office in Central London w/c 9 March 2026.
About Power Up North London
Power Up North London is a dynamic and growing community energy organisation.
In the face of the climate and ecological emergency, our bold vision is that every neighbourhood in North London achieves a fair and community-led transition to net zero by 2030.
Our mission is to be a catalyst for action by working in partnership with local communities to help reduce carbon emissions, running costs and fuel poverty.
We work with community organisations, including churches, community centres, doctors’ surgeries and schools to reduce energy use and save costs.
Power Up North London is a dynamic and growing community energy organisation. In the face of the climate and ecological emergency, our bold vision is that every neighbourhood in North London achieves a fair and community-led transition to net zero by 2030. Our mission is to be a catalyst for action by working in partnership with local communities to help reduce carbon emissions, running costs and fuel poverty. We work with community organisations, including churches, community centres, doctors’ surgeries and schools to reduce energy use and save costs.
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