Job Description

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) - and our vision is to end fuel poverty. Our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe. However, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.

Our teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that makes a genuine difference to people's lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

This role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to lead National Energy Action's efforts to improve the lives of those experiencing fuel poverty, with a focus on enhancing building fabric and energy systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the organisation's expertise and credibility in this area and will be a passionate advocate for energy efficiency as a vital solution to fuel poverty.

As our new Director of Homes, you will lead our engagement with governments, industry partners, consumer protection bodies, and research organisations to highlight the needs, opportunities, and challenges faced by fuel-poor households.

You will be a member of National Energy Action's Senior Management Team, helping to shape the strategic direction of the charity. You will lead and support a dedicated team, managing innovative projects designed to deliver meaningful impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will oversee the development and delivery of high-profile demonstration projects and ensure that insights and evidence from this work are widely shared. You will also lead our influencing efforts, working with key stakeholders and policymakers to drive lasting change.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to help guide National Energy Action into the future.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To thrive in this role, you will combine strategic vision with a deep commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. You'll understand the urgency of addressing fuel poverty and the critical role that energy efficiency and retrofit measures play in creating warmer, healthier homes.

With a strong grasp of both the policy landscape and technical delivery, you will be confident navigating the complex challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

You will be an effective leader who can bring people together -- within and beyond the organisation -- to develop and deliver impactful projects. Whether influencing national policy, designing innovative demonstration initiatives, or forging partnerships across industry and government, you will be driven by the desire to make a tangible difference to the lives of those most in need.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, able to represent National Energy Action with credibility and authority in high-level discussions and public forums.

Strategic, collaborative, and highly motivated, you will play a central role in shaping the charity's future direction and ensuring we remain a trusted voice in the national conversation on energy and fuel poverty.

WE ARE OFFERING:

72,426 per annum (plus 3,300 London Weighting if applicable). 11.5% non-contributory pension. 25 days annual leave plus three additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum. Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for hybrid working. Enhanced family friendly payments. Employee Assistance Programme. Employee benefits platform.
Hybrid working is subject to necessary health and safety and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their right to work in the UK.

The

closing date for applications

is

Tuesday 3 July 2025

at 5:00 pm

. Interviews will be held w/c 7 July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 72,426.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Sick pay Work from home
Experience:

Senior Management : 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 9PG

Reference ID: R97