Compassion in World Farming is the leading international animal welfare environmental organisation dedicated to ending factory farming and reshaping the food system to benefit the lives of animals, people and the health of the planet.
Animal welfare is at the heart of our work. Through, campaigning, lobbying for legislative change and positive engagement with the global food industry we seek to influence key decision makers that shape, make and fund the food system. Our work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such we are recognised as the credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers. Compassion’s established international Food Business programme aims to drive transformational change for animal welfare enabled by a reduction in the reliance on animal sourced foods and a shift towards regenerative farming.
We are now seeking an experienced sustainability expert to join our Food Business team.
Salary: Up to £ 44,100 per annum (Depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern – 2 days in the office per week
Location: HQ - UK Godalming, Surrey
About the role
The Food Sustainability Manager is a dynamic, solutions-focused role, aimed at inspiring companies in the UK and beyond to reduce their reliance on animal-sourced foods and embrace protein diversification as part of our mission to end factory farming. Key responsibilities include building networks within the sustainability and food systems community, developing tools to strengthen the business case for change, and providing technical expertise to support meaningful corporate commitments within sustainability and CSR frameworks.
As the Food Business expert on sustainability, you will drive change by managing initiatives like the "Less and Better" Scorecard, recognising progress through the Planet-Friendly Awards, promoting best practices, and developing resources to inspire industry transformation. You will also represent Compassion in World Farming at industry forums, roundtables, and coalitions, advocating for sustainable, ethical food systems and ensuring our mission is effectively communicated.
If you are passionate about food sustainability, animal welfare, and driving impactful change within the food industry, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and dynamic role.
About you
To succeed in this exciting new role, you’ll need a strong foundation in sustainability, with experience driving measurable change in the food industry. You’ll excel at building persuasive business cases, forging strategic partnerships, and managing projects that inspire companies to adopt sustainable practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging diverse stakeholders and addressing complex challenges.
A passion for food ethics and sustainability is vital, along with a collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams and achieve shared goals for People, Planet, and Animals.
To Apply:
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. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so we encourage you to submit your interest.
Interview Process:
Cut-off date for applications: 6th February 2025
1st Stage Interview (via Teams): Rolling basis
2nd Stage Interview (in Person at HQ) with task: 11th and 13th February 2025
No agencies please.
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.
