Global Chief Programmes Officer Circular Economy Leadership

WRAP; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental action NGO is seeking a Chief Programmes Officer to lead and inspire sustainability initiatives. This pivotal role involves shaping and delivering the organization's global programme portfolio, ensuring strategic direction across areas like food systems and packaging. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in managing complex sustainability programmes and a passion for driving impactful change. The role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary between £100,000 and £120,000.

Benefits

10% pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible core hours

Up to 13 flexi-days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading sustainability/circular-economy programmes.
• Expertise in areas like food systems, packaging, or behaviour change.
• Strong strategic leadership with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver WRAP’s global programme portfolio.
• Provide strategic direction across all programme areas.
• Ensure quality and impact of both direct delivery work and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Senior programme leadership experience delivering complex sustainability programmes

Expertise in core WRAP programme areas

Ability to influence relationships

Strategic and operational leadership

Excellent communication skills

Passion for sustainability

Job description

A global environmental action NGO is seeking a Chief Programmes Officer to lead and inspire sustainability initiatives. This pivotal role involves shaping and delivering the organization's global programme portfolio, ensuring strategic direction across areas like food systems and packaging. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in managing complex sustainability programmes and a passion for driving impactful change. The role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary between £100,000 and £120,000.