Make a meaningful impact by supporting a global leader in animal welfare and sustainability. Join Compassion in World Farming and play a vital role in ending factory farming, creating a better world for animals, people, and the planet.
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. We have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.
Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Our international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.
Job Type: Full time; Permanent
Location: HQ Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
About the Role:
As the Senior Global Governance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) in ensuring the smooth operation of Compassion in World Farming’s governance processes, risk management, and strategic projects. You will oversee the annual cycle of global governance for CIWF’s international entities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across multiple countries.
You will manage essential governance processes, including board meetings, risk assessments, and GDPR compliance, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the organisation’s operations are aligned with its global mission. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in governance, compliance, and project management will help drive the success of CIWF’s global initiatives and contribute directly to the fight against factory farming. This position is ideal for someone with a strong governance background, excellent project management skills, and a passion for animal welfare.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced and proactive professional with a strong background in global governance, risk management, and compliance. You will have a proven ability to work across multiple jurisdictions, managing complex processes and coordinating with senior leaders, legal teams, and external stakeholders.
You’ll thrive in fast-paced environments, be highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently. You’ll need to have outstanding communication skills, which allow you to confidently engage with a range of diverse stakeholders at all levels, from senior board members to external partners. You will be comfortable taking the lead on projects, ensuring that key governance processes run smoothly, and ensuring deadlines are met. As part of this role you will proactively drive initiatives forward, contributing to the organisation’s growth and success by applying a strategic mindset and the ability to anticipate challenges.
Why Should You Apply:
By joining Compassion in World Farming, you’ll be part of a global movement dedicated to ending factory farming and creating a sustainable, compassionate future for animals and the planet. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change on a global scale while working alongside passionate, like-minded individuals who are committed to animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:
- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking,
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App
Learn more about working with Compassion, by taking a look at our Candidate Pack HERE.
To Apply:
If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Application Information:
Cut-off date: 8th April 2025
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 22nd April 2025
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 29th April or 1st May
No agencies please.
In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
