Research Manager, Food Business

Full time post

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary: circa £28,000 to £32,500 (dependent on experience)

Compassion in World Farming 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. The goal of our established Food Business team is to place farm animal welfare at the heart of the food industry, and in doing so we are recognised as the credible partner on animal welfare standards and policies, to the major food retailers, food service companies and manufacturers. The Food Business team currently operates in Europe, China, and the US.

The right candidate will bring both scientific rigour and excellent knowledge of farm animal welfare in food production to the role.  They will have a strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of the food industry to be able to apply insights from research in a business setting.  They will be able to develop multiple workflows to deadline and within budget, and have a problem solving ‘can do’ attitude.

This is a vital role within Compassion, helping to ensure farm animal welfare is adopted within the sustainable supply chain and corporate policy of the world’s leading food businesses. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact for farm animal welfare within a dynamic team and influential organisation.

Compassion in World Farming is located in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo).

Applications

• Read the full job description
• Complete the online application form
• Closing date: 09.00 Monday 02 March 2015
• Interviews: Due to take place week commencing 16th March 2015