Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – Community Energy England

Closing Date for applications :
Friday 19 December 2025

Disrupt Recruitment & Search are proud to have been retained by Community Energy England (CEE) to lead on this exciting Executive Search mandate to secure their next CEO!

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Community Energy England (CEE) forward with a renewed vison & strategy that will engage and Impact current and future members, society and the planet!

Community Energy England (CEE) is a membership association for and created by the community energy sector. We are a UK based, Not-for-Profit business and are looking to hire an inspiring, values-driven Leader to step into this transformative CEO role.

Our mission is to create the conditions within which community energy is able to thrive and scale.

We have a growing network of over 320 member organisations, including community energy enterprises and other supportive organisations from the private and public sectors, and we work with a wide range of other associations and networks.

We are a small team but with an increasingly big reach and growing impact as we work with our members and key stakeholders to enable the growth of the sector. With this small core size comes flexibility and the opportunity for all team members to shape the direction of the organisation and get involved in all levels of delivery.

• Enable:
  Community energy organisations across England have access to the resources, support and skills needed to grow in capacity, scale and impact
• Influence:
  The policy and regulatory environment supports significant growth of community energy
• Collaborate:
  There is increased demand, both regionally and nationally, for collaborating and investing in community energy
• Thrive:
  Community Energy England is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future

Whether you're an experienced Chief Executive looking for your next meaningful challenge, or a senior leader ready to take the step into your first CEO position, this is your chance to shape the future of a high-impact, mission-led organisation driving community-led action across the UK.

This organisation sits at the heart of a growing national membership movement and as CEO, you will lead that movement—strengthening the organisation, amplifying its influence, and unlocking greater opportunities for communities to take the lead in local solutions.

If you want to use your leadership to create a legacy and deliver real change; this role offers the platform, purpose, and autonomy to do exactly that!

The CEO will provide strategic leadership, operational direction, and national representation for the organisation. You will steer the delivery of a new multi-year strategy, grow and engage the membership base, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure the organisation has the influence and credibility to champion itself at the highest levels.

This is a role with genuine purpose, impact, and visibility requiring:

• Drive the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring clear priorities and measurable impact
• Build a thriving, collaborative, empowered culture
• Work closely with the Board to ensure strong governance, compliance, and long-term stability

• Enhance value for members and strengthen their collective voice
• Lead initiatives to expand, diversify, and deepen sector engagement
• Oversee communications, insights, events, and community-building activities

• Be a credible, influential voice nationally and regionally
• Lead policy engagement, briefings, and evidence-based advocacy
• Build strong relationships with government, regulators, industry, and partner organisations

• Develop long-term financial plans and income streams
• Secure funding through grants, sponsor ships, partnerships, and membership income
• Build relationships with trusts, foundations, and philanthropic partners

• Oversee organisational finances, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure…