Chief Programmes Officer

Am. Wrap; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental action NGO in the UK is seeking a Chief Programmes Officer to lead and shape their global programme portfolio. This role involves strategic direction across various programme areas, including food systems and circular economy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one core area, strong partnership-building skills, and the ability to ensure impactful delivery. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and an attractive salary range of £100,000 - £120,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10% pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in a core WRAP programme area such as food systems, packaging, or textiles.
• Ability to manage and deliver impactful programmes across various geographies.
• Excellent partnership-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver WRAP's global programme portfolio.
• Lead and manage a team to ensure programme impact and quality.
• Drive initiatives in resource management and circular economy.

Skills

Expertise in food systems

Expertise in packaging

Expertise in textiles/fashion

Excellent communication skills

Partnership-building skills

Job description

Chief Programmes Officer

Hybrid Salary: £100,000 - £120,000

Location: Hybrid

Job type: Permanent, full-time.

Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.

Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism.

Salary & Benefits: £100,000 - £120,000 dependent on experience + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 37.5 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!

Monday 12 January 2026 at 09:00 AM.

WRAP Overview

WRAP is a global environmental action NGO championing the shift towards a circular economy, fundamentally reshaping how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Where the systems that provide our everyday goods contribute to the world's prosperity and sustainability instead of reducing it.

WRAP is driving Circular Living through four key areas: accelerating the circular economy, future-proofing food, preventing problem packaging and transforming textiles. We catalyse action from policy makers, businesses, NGOs and citizens to make it happen.

We have offices in the UK, USA and Australia, and live projects in over 30 countries.

The role

As our Chief Programmes Officer (CPO), you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering WRAP's global programme portfolio. Sitting on the Executive Team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide strategic direction across all programme areas and all geographies – from resource management and circular economy initiatives to food system transformation, packaging, and textiles.

As Chief Programmes Officer, you'll lead the team to deliver impact, delight our partners and funders, and ensure that our programmes are rooted in a deep understanding of commercial, economic and social drivers, as well as the very best environmental evidence.

A key focus of the role is managing WRAP's dual delivery model, ensuring the quality, consistency, and impact of both our direct delivery work and the programmes we deliver through strategic partners. This is a highly influential role with the opportunity to shape WRAP's long‑term strategy, strengthen international programmes, and drive real, measurable environmental and societal outcomes at scale.

Experience & Skills

Expertise in at least one core WRAP programme area, such as food systems, packaging, textiles/fashion, behaviour change, or resource management (NetZero). Excellent communication, partnership‑building, and convening skills, with credibility across diverse audiences.

Remote working / work‑at‑home options are available for this role.