Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Help embed Circular Living in every boardroom and every home.

WRAP is a global environmental action NGO, working to transform the product and food systems that lie behind the climate crisis, the loss of nature and the mountains of waste polluting our land and water.

Established in the UK in 2000, we work in over 40 countries and have offices in the UK and Washington D.C. Food, textiles and manufactured products together account for close to half of global greenhouse gas emissions, and we offer a different way of doing things: design, make, reuse — an approach we call Circular Living. Rooted in technical expertise, an impartial evidence base and independent convening power, we bring together businesses, governments and NGOs to deliver the systemic change our planet and communities need.

We are now seeking a Chief Financial and Operations Officer to join our Executive Team and help shape WRAP's next phase of growth, influence and impact. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead finance, commercial, operations and governance — acting as Company Secretary to the Board — and serve as a strategic partner who strengthens resilience, enables innovation and ensures WRAP is ready for the future.

We are looking for an accountable, proactive leader who takes ownership, makes sound decisions and inspires confidence. You will be a qualified accountant with executive-level experience in a complex, global organisation, bringing financial stewardship and governance rigour alongside strong commercial instincts: the judgement to challenge conventional thinking, spot opportunities for sustainable income and growth, and negotiate effectively with governments, businesses, funders and international partners.

You will balance strategic ambition with operational excellence in a fast-changing environment, and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across cultures, geographies and stakeholder groups.

Above all, you will be focused on outcomes and impact, ensuring your functions are efficient, resilient and high performing so that WRAP can grow its influence and achieve lasting change.

This is an opportunity to pair executive leadership with purpose, at an organisation with a twenty-five year track record and global ambitions for the decade ahead.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to WRAP on this appointment. We are committed to being equal opportunities organisations - should you wish to discuss accessibility or any reasonable adjustments you may require, please don't hesitate to let us know, and we will be more than happy to help with any queries.