Job type: Full-time, fixed-term contract with the potential to extend or become permanent after 1 year.
Location: France, Belgium, or the Netherlands, preferably within a reasonable travel distance to Paris and Brussels.
Hybrid working: We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.
Salary & Benefits: TBC depending on the country of employment
Closing date: Monday 25 May 2026 at 09:00 CEST / 08:00 BST. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.
Please note WRAP is working in partnership with Remote as a local Employer of Record. Therefore, any employment will be with Remote Netherlands or Remote Belgium and will include the accompanying local market benefits package and in-country employment policies. We will require applicants to have the appropriate right to work and live in the Netherlands or Belgium, as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Who are we?
WRAP is a global environmental action NGO transforming food, packaging, textiles and resource use systems in pursuit of circular living.
WRAP are the people who do. We convene. We evidence. We solve. We deliver.
For over 25 years, WRAP has innovated to meet the problems of the day.
We prevent waste and pollution to save money, improve living standards and protect natural habitats. We reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water stress to strengthen resilience and help meet environmental goals. We improve resource use to increase productivity and growth.
Across the world, we bring more than 1,000 businesses together with governments and civil society to tackle environmental challenges that require the collective action of many.
Join us at WRAP and you'll drive important change to embed circular living in every boardroom and in every home.
The role
Our global food waste prevention programme is setting the pace internationally, moving into a bold delivery phase focused on scaling proven solutions, shaping business practice, and driving real, measurable reductions in food waste across markets worldwide.
As our Senior Specialist – Food Waste, you will play a key role in delivering the International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC) programme — a strong and growing initiative bringing together leaders from the hospitality and food service (HaFS) sector to drive measurable food waste reduction. The programme has recently strengthened its value proposition through enhanced data analysis and the development of practical operational guidance for businesses.
You will combine strategic leadership, business development and on-the-ground expertise to grow the programme’s impact across Europe.
Key responsibilities include:
Drive the recruitment, engagement and retention of IFWC signatories, with a strong focus on delivering value to businesses
Lead the implementation of the IFWC food waste reduction programme and other funded initiatives across multiple countries
Secure additional funding through grants, subsidies and public funding mechanisms to scale impact
Deliver and oversee on-site food waste audits, and support the rollout of operational best practices
Engage with EU institutions, national governments and key regional stakeholders to influence and expand the programme
What are we looking for?
Strong knowledge of food waste and sustainability challenges in the hospitality and/or contract catering sector, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
Proven experience leading international projects or programmes across multiple countries
Hands-on experience delivering food waste audits and training teams on operational processes, with the ability to work across both strategic and operational levels
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and engaging senior stakeholders as well as operational teams
Ability to translate data and project insights into clear, compelling messages that demonstrate value to partners and drive engagement
Please note that English-language fluency, both verbal and written, is an essential requirement for the role. French and/or Dutch are advantageous.
Ready to lead the way to circular living?
If you think you have what it takes but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of your age, race, gender, neurodiversity, ability, beliefs, sexuality, or personal preferences.
We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.
Find out more about life at WRAP here.
