Executive Programme Officer

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

Job summary

A global environmental action NGO is seeking a Chief Programmes Officer to shape and deliver its international programme portfolio. This pivotal role involves providing strategic direction in areas such as food systems, packaging, and resource management. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, alongside expertise in the circular economy. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary between £100,000 - £120,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10% pension

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible working hours

Up to 13 flexi-days

Qualifications

• Expertise in circular economy or resource management.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Strategic direction across multiple geographic areas.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver WRAP’s global programme portfolio.
• Lead teams to deliver impactful environmental programmes.
• Manage direct delivery work and strategic partner programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Partnership building

Strategic thinking

Understanding of circular economy

Job description

Executive Programme Officer

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000

Location: Hybrid (Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast)

Job type: Permanent, full-time.

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!

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.

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.