CEO for a Community-Led Urban Nature Park

EAST LONDON WATERWORKS PARK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering environmental charity is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of development. The CEO will provide strategic leadership to purchase the Thames Water depot site in East London and bolster community-led nature recovery projects. This role offers a unique chance to transition the organization towards a sustainable model while ensuring engagement with the community and volunteers. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter to [e-mail] by 13 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within non-profit or environmental sectors.
• Strong understanding of community-led projects and sustainable practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to realize the ambition to purchase the Thames Water depot site.
• Strengthen capacity for community-led rewilding and nature-recovery projects.
• Introduce sustainable staffing model to complement the volunteer ecosystem.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community engagement

Sustainable development

Collaboration

Job description

A pioneering environmental charity is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of development. The CEO will provide strategic leadership to purchase the Thames Water depot site in East London and bolster community-led nature recovery projects. This role offers a unique chance to transition the organization towards a sustainable model while ensuring engagement with the community and volunteers. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter to [e-mail] by 13 February 2026.