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Help transform billions of lives. Including yours.  

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming and championing sustainable food systems that prioritise the welfare of animals, people, and the planet.  

About Us 

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.    

LINK TO APPLY

Location:  HQ - Godalming, UK (Hybrid flexible working available, with at least 2 days in the office per week)  

Job Type: Full-time; Permanent   

Salary:  £55,000 - £59,000 (Depending on Skills, Experience and Location)   

About The Role 

As the Global Head of Research and Policy (Campaigns), you will play a critical role in ending factory farming through policy development and championing scientific knowledge to bring about positive change. This is a senior leadership role, which involves managing the research team and leading on projects that deliver strategic policy recommendations, as well as assisting with technical knowledge on issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, and animal welfare. You will also represent Compassion at the highest levels, in technical forums such as the FAO, UNFCCC, and CBD processes. 

 

This exciting position is responsible for delivering high-quality technical and policy resources, which support our campaigns and advocacy. You will work closely with the international affairs team and the Head of Research - Food Business, to ensure a collaborative and transparent research function across the organisation. By building partnerships and engaging with academic, governmental, and technical bodies, you will advocate for dismantling factory farming and transforming food systems.  

 

About You 

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a proven track record in applied scientific research or scientific analysis with a focus on translating evidence into actionable policy recommendations. Your expertise will include either extensive knowledge of global food systems and farmed animal welfare, or technical expertise in climate and environmental issues related to livestock. You will also be skilled at managing teams, condensing complex scientific information into clear messages, and advocating for systemic policy change at international levels. Your strong communication skills and strategic focus will allow you to inspire and influence diverse audiences. Ideally, you will also have experience of working with UN bodies and knowledge of aquaculture and its associated environmental issues. 
  

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. 

 

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:   

- Closing date: 10th January 2025 

- 1st stage Interviews via Teams: Week commencing 17th February 2025 (date TBC)  

- 2nd stage Interviews in person at HQ (Godalming, Surrey): Week commencing 24th February 2025 (date TBC) 

No Agencies please.   

 

 Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description.  

 
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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