Executive Programme Officer

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

Job summary

A global environmental action NGO is seeking an Executive Programme Officer to lead its initiatives aimed at fostering a circular economy. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across various program areas including resource management and food systems. Offering a salary of £100,000 – £120,000 plus substantial benefits, this role presents a unique opportunity to impact sustainability on an international scale. Flexible working options are also available.

Benefits

10% pension

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Up to 13 flexi-days

Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one core WRAP programme area.
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape WRAP’s global programme portfolio.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with drivers.
• Oversee dual delivery model for quality and impact.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to catalyse action.
• Represent WRAP on executive leadership forums.

Skills

Expertise in food systems

Expertise in packaging

Expertise in textiles/fashion

Excellent communication skills

Partnership-building skills

Job description

Executive Programme Officer (Chief Programmes Officer)

WRAP is a global environmental action NGO championing the shift towards a circular economy. As 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape WRAP’s global programme portfolio across multiple geographies.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with commercial, economic, and social drivers.
• Oversee dual delivery model to ensure quality, consistency, and impact.
• Collaborate with policymakers, businesses, NGOs, and citizens to catalyse action.
• Represent WRAP on executive leadership forums and drive long‑term strategy.

Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one core WRAP programme area (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.

Benefits

Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 37.5 hour working week, up to 13 flexi‑days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.