Global Head of Research Campaigns

Help transform billions of lives. Including yours.
Compassion in World Farming International is a powerful global movement dedicated to ending factory farming and radically changing our food system to reduce reliance on animal protein, before it’s too late.
With our teams in 10 countries around the world, including the US and China, we lead a growing worldwide movement of people concerned about how industrial agriculture is negatively impacting animals, people and our planet. Reducing the consumption of animalsourced protein and replacing factory farming with regenerative agriculture will bring better lives to billions of farmed animals, save wildlife from extinction, improve our health and leave a planet fit for future generations.
At the heart of this work is our Global Research Team, who ensures that Compassion’s technical knowledge of these issues is robust and able to influence the external world.
**About the role**
Strong, robust scientific evidence is crucial when making the case to end factory farming. We are looking for a Global Head of Research to strategically lead on the development and delivery of our technical knowledge across a wide range of farm animal speciesand issues, and how those relate to the linked issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and human health.
Working closely with the Global Director of Campaigns, the Global Head of Food Systems Advocacy and the Special Advisor to the CEO, this post-holder will act as a leader, mentor and advisor on animal welfare and its integration into humane sustainable foodproduction across the teams. The post holder will both oversee, as well as directly write, reports, briefings, and governmental consultation responses either individually or in partnership with organisational colleagues and consultants.
**About you**
This post requires:

- Proven track record in applied scientific research and critical analysis
- Ability to condense large volumes of scientific evidence / complex information into succinct summaries and cases of support for the welfare and food systems transformation change we ask
- Demonstrable experience of applied animal production / welfare science/ food systems work in the NGO, academic, food or farming sectors
- Education to post graduate degree level (MSc or PhD) in a relevant discipline (such as, but not limited to, agroecology, food systems, sustainability, animal welfare and behaviour, animal production, zoology) or a degree in veterinary science
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills adapted for diverse audiences.
- Ability to engage, inspire and influence both internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in another language and a passion for or interest in animal welfare and environmental issues would be an advantage.
**Our commitment to diversity**
**Location**: HQ, Godalming (flexible working options may be considered)

**Job Type**: Full-time, permanent
**Salary**: £50,000 (depending on experience)
**Hours**: 37 hours a week

**Benefits**: Benefiting animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system, To expand your current skills, develop your career and makea difference to the lives of billions, We offer 25 days paid holiday, 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey, We occupy modern, brightopen plan offices just two minutes’ walk from Godalming station, Free parking
**Applications**:
No agencies please.
You may have experience of the following: Research Director, Head of Research, Senior Research and Impact Manager, Senior Research Manager, Research Manager, Senior Impact Manager, Impact Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, Impact Measurement, International,Livestock Production, Agriculture, Animal Welfare, etc.
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