Job DescriptionSalary: £40,000 - £43,500 (Depending on skills and experience)
Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week - Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027 (subject to funding, may be extended)
Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern - 2 days in the office
Location: UK, HQ Godalming
About Us
Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry.
Our established international Food Business programme aims to raise baseline standards for farm animals by securing commitments, ensuring compliance, and facilitating implementation of higher welfare policies and practices. We also drive animal-sourced food reduction strategies and promote a shift towards regenerative farming.
Our work is based on scientific evidence and best practices, making us a credible partner on farm animal welfare to major food retailers, food service companies, manufacturers, and producers.
About The Role
We are seeking a strategic and proactive Project Manager to lead our UK Free Farrowing project within our Food Business team. This key role will facilitate the transition from farrowing crates to free-farrowing systems for sows across the UK, working collaboratively with stakeholders in the food industry, including retailers, producers, manufacturers, and assurance schemes.
You will develop and deliver a comprehensive project strategy, establish and manage a multi-stakeholder group, and produce practical guidance to promote the adoption of free farrowing systems for sows. Additionally, you will act as a pig expert within the UK food business team, providing technical support on pig welfare and other species as needed.
About You
You should be a confident communicator and skilled project manager with good knowledge of pig welfare and/or the pig sector, capable of influencing, coordinating, and inspiring change across diverse audiences.
You will have experience leading multi-stakeholder projects from strategy to delivery, with excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills. Your background may be in the food industry, animal welfare, sustainability, or a related field. You should be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including producers, retailers, manufacturers, and government bodies.
Strong relationship management and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to translate technical information into clear, practical guidance. You should be able to represent Compassion in external settings confidently and speak authoritatively. Being highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment is crucial.
Why Should You Apply
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on farm animal welfare in the UK within a dynamic, supportive international organization. Join Compassion in World Farming to work on impactful projects, influence global food companies, and promote best practices in farm animal welfare. You will collaborate with research, policy, and campaigns teams and represent the organization externally to advocate for industry change.
To Apply
If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification in the job description. We encourage early applications as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.
Application Information
Cut-off date: 9am, 25th July 2025
Process
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: 5th August 2025
2nd Stage (Teams) Interview (with a task): 11th or 12th August 2025
No agencies please.
All potential employees must prove their eligibility to work in the UK as part of our legal requirements.
Compassion in World Farming is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on background, disability, or other characteristics.
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