The Position

- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – You will be based at the nearest office with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Hybrid Working: You’ll have the option to work from home and come to the office as needed for team collaboration. We offer flexible core hours and don't emphasize presenteeism. We'll discuss your preferences during the recruitment process.

About Us

WRAP is a global environmental NGO with a mission to tackle climate change by transforming our broken product and food systems to promote circular living. We believe in reducing waste by reusing and recycling resources.

By joining WRAP, you'll be part of a team driving significant change, helping to transition from a throwaway economy to one that is waste-free, resource-efficient, and environmentally friendly. We aim to bring circular living to every home and business, and you can help us achieve this goal.

The Role

As a Senior Specialist in Plastics and Packaging, you will play a key role in helping keep plastic within the economy and out of the environment, while expanding this effort to all packaging materials. Your expertise will guide practical solutions and best practices both in the UK and internationally.

Your responsibilities include:
- Leading efforts on packaging circularity, including the impact of packaging reforms on collection, recycling, and market demands.
- Addressing capacity needs and investment in critical infrastructure.
- Driving collaboration across the packaging value chain.
- Providing technical support to the international Plastics Pact network.

Key tasks include:
- Identifying market barriers to circularity and engaging stakeholders to overcome them.
- Collaborating with industry to create ambitious action plans for packaging reform.
- Leading a team in delivering impactful projects and identifying environmental and economic opportunities.
- Translating complex information into actionable reports and tools for the public and private sectors.
- Motivating your team to achieve strategic goals.

Who We're Looking For

- Deep technical knowledge of the packaging value chain, barriers to circularity, and key impact areas.
- Familiarity with packaging policy and its effects on design, collection, recycling, and investments.
- Strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate effectively with UK and international audiences.
- Ability to simplify complex topics into impactful guidance, reports, and presentations.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire teams.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At WRAP, our people are our strength. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly but you feel passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and accommodations can be made throughout the recruitment process.

Learn more about equality, diversity, and life at WRAP here.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 21 October 2024. WRAP may close applications early if there is a high volume of applicants.