Project Manager (Free Farrowing)

Salary : £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 Them Our client 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. Their 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. In addition, they aim to drive animal sourced food reduction strategies and a shift towards regenerative farming. Their work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such they are recognised as the credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies, manufacturers and producers. About The Role They are looking for a strategic and proactive Project Manager to lead their UK project within our Food Business team. This pivotal role will help drive the transition from farrowing crates to free-farrowing systems for sows across the UK, working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the food industry, including retailers, producers, manufacturers, and assurance schemes. As part of this vital role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive project strategy, establishing and managing a multi-stakeholder group, and producing practical guidance to support the adoption of free farrowing systems for sows. The project manager will also act as a pig expert within the UK food business team, providing technical support to the UK and wider food business team on pig welfare, and on other species as needed. About You This role requires a confident communicator and skilled project manager with good knowledge of pig welfare and/or of the pig sector, able to influence, coordinate, and inspire change across diverse audiences. You’ll 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, and you’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including producers, retailers, manufacturers, and government bodies. You’ll be skilled at managing external relationships and facilitating collaboration, with a proven ability to build consensus and drive change. Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to translate technical information into clear, practical guidance. You’ll also be comfortable representing them in external settings and speaking with authority. You’ll need to be highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work both independently and as part of a team, and deliver results in a dynamic environment. Why Should You Apply: This is a unique opportunity to help make a lasting impact on farm animal welfare in the UK, embedded within a dynamic and supportive international organisation. You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to ending factory farming and driving systemic change in the global food system. As part of the Food Business team, you’ll be able to deliver impactful projects, and influence global food companies to improve farm animal welfare. You’ll work closely with internal teams including research, policy, and campaigns, and represent them in external for a to promote best practices and drive their adoption by the industry. To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they 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 they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so they encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 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. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Our client is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within their organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. REF-222561

Location: Surrey,, GB

Posted Date: 7/6/2025