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Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global farm animal welfare organisation campaigning to bring an end to factory farming and to implement the highest animal welfare standards in Europe and beyond. 

We lead a growing worldwide movement of people concerned about how industrial agriculture mistreats animals, wastes precious resources and utterly fails to meet the needs of the planet’s inhabitants.

With headquarters in the UK and offices in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and the USA, we are the leading animal environmental organisation working towards a nature positive, compassionate and free of animal cruelty world.  Our campaigns focus on fixing the broken food system, ending factory farming, and delivering a world that is nature positive for animals, people and planet.   Our supporters and partners throughout the world help us deliver on our mission.  

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Location:  Godalming, Surrey – HQ (Hybrid working – 2 days in office)

Job Type:  Full-time, permanent

Salary:  £55,000 – £59,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

 

About The Role 

In this role, you will build and deliver our global communications strategy to ensure we achieve our organisational goals. You will mobilise our teams around the work to publicise the work of our global campaigns and policies by developing dynamic communications campaigns, and hard-hitting and compelling news stories. You will work closely with our country offices, supporting colleagues to deliver successful campaigns that are consistent in messaging and brand. And you will build and maintain relationships with our key stakeholders - including internationally-recognised high profile supporters, journalists, commentators, and news outlets - to spread our messages far and wide.

 

About You

This post requires strong media, creativity and organisational skills. You will have previous experience of leading a communications team – preferably at an NGO; be able to convey strong and clear messaging; and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will also be an excellent storyteller with a keen news sense and the ability to write for a range of channels and platforms. Strong traditional media knowledge is a must, along with the drive to sell in our stories to international media, and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experience of working with high-profile supporters, an understanding of international media, and a keen interest in animal welfare and environmental issues are also essential.

 

Why Join Us?  

By joining Compassion in World Farming, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working to drive global change. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful campaigns and shape policies that make a real difference for animals, people, and the planet, all while contributing to a compassionate and sustainable future.

Join us on a collective mission to shape a compassionate future for farm animals worldwide, while experiencing a workplace that truly cares for you: 

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays  

- Free onsite parking at HQ 

- Optional savings schemes  

- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities 

- Flexible, hybrid working model  

- A defined Contribution Pension Scheme 

 

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 interest. 

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Interview Process: 

- Cut-off Date - 31st March 2025

- 1st stage Interviews via Teams - 8th April 2025

- 2nd stage Interviews in person at HQ (Godalming, Surrey) - 22nd April 2025

No Agencies please. 

 

Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and 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.

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.
 

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