We are recruiting: Are you our new Westminster Community Lead?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong links to Westminster who cares about tackling climate change locally and leading their borough towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. As a Community Lead in the Westminster borough, you will have two main objectives: to bring to life Westminster’s first community energy group and help it grow into a lively and vibrant co-op, and to run community outreach activities around energy efficiency, solar development and community ownership. You will be employed by Repowering London and work together with our North London Project Manager. We are looking for a Westminster resident with a strong network in the local communities, and an interest in community organising. As a Community Lead, You Will Gain valuable work experience, join a motivated team, boost your confidence and grow your network; Learn about and dive deep into community energy, support with energy bills, community engagement methods and community-led domestic retrofit; Contribute to a fairer, more local way of creating and distributing energy in your borough. For full details of the role and the person specification, please refer to the full job description by using the button below. Contract: Part-time, 2 days a week. Probation period of 3 months Salary: £11,660 for 2 days/week (e.g. £29,150 FTE) Hours: 15 hours per week; flexible working hours; evening/weekend work will sometimes be required Location: Working in-person in Westminster and from home, with option to work at Repowering London’s office in Brixton Closing date: 23.59 on 24 August 2026 Preferred start date: mid-September Contact for applications: send cover letter and CV (see job description for specific questions to address), or contact with questions: [email protected] How To Apply See the full job description here Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, and addressing the questions posed in the job description, via email, to [email protected] . If this process is a barrier to applying, please get in touch with Chris to discuss alternative options.

Establish and grow Westminster's first community energy co-op. Lead community outreach activities focused on energy efficiency, solar development, and community ownership.

Candidates should be Westminster residents with strong local community networks. An interest in community organising and tackling climate change is essential.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Community Organising
• Community Engagement
• Outreach
• Project Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Solar Development
• Community Ownership

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

15 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Seniority

Entry level