Global Chief Programmes Officer — Impact & Partnerships

WRAP; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental action NGO is seeking a Chief Programmes Officer to shape and deliver its global programme portfolio. This leadership role requires significant experience in complex sustainability initiatives, with a focus on food systems and circular economy. The ideal candidate will influence diverse stakeholders while ensuring quality and impact across all programmes. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities to drive measurable environmental and societal outcomes.

Benefits

10% pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible core hours

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex sustainability programmes.
• Expertise in at least one core WRAP programme area.
• Proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver WRAP’s global programme portfolio.
• Lead strategic direction across programme areas and geographies.
• Ensure quality and impact of both direct delivery and partner programmes.

Skills

Senior programme leadership experience

Expertise in food systems

Influencing relationships with government

Strategic and operational leadership

Excellent communication skills

Passion for sustainability

Job description

An environmental action NGO is seeking a Chief Programmes Officer to shape and deliver its global programme portfolio. This leadership role requires significant experience in complex sustainability initiatives, with a focus on food systems and circular economy. The ideal candidate will influence diverse stakeholders while ensuring quality and impact across all programmes. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities to drive measurable environmental and societal outcomes.