Admin Assistant
Employer: Compassion in World Farming International
Location: Remote, UK - Expectation to align to some US EST timings
Temporary: 10 month fixed term contract
Working hours: Part-time 7.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 FTE pro-rata, per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
Closing date: Monday 15 June
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Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. Join us and play a key administrative role in supporting our international affairs team.
Admin Assistant (International Affairs)
Role type: Part-time 7.5 hours per week;10 month fixed term contract
Location: Remote, UK - Expectation to align to some US EST timings
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 FTE pro-rata, per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
About the role
As our Admin Assistant - International Affairs, you’ll provide administrative, logistical and coordination support to our International Affairs team, helping them to deliver impactful work across global policy and UN engagement.
This is a varied role that combines day to day administrative support, with exposure to international policy work, including communications, intelligence gathering and high-level event coordination.
As our Admin Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:
Providing administrative support including procurement, correspondence, expenses and document preparation
Supporting diary coordination and scheduling to ensure priorities are managed effectively
Assisting with policy monitoring and intelligence gathering across international processes
Drafting and editing communications such as briefings, op-eds and event summaries
Coordinating meetings, events and high-level engagement activities
Managing travel arrangements and logistics for the team
Acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Supporting procurement processes and project administration
About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll need be highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support a fast-paced, internationally focused team.
You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders and comfortable contributing to both operational and policy-related activities.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring:
Proven experience in administration, diary management and event coordination
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise tasks and work proactively with minimal supervision
Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a professional environment
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience coordinating logistics and managing travel arrangements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly
A collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused approach
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Why join us
This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to global policy work and support meaningful international impact.
We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
Premium Calm App subscription
Defined contribution pension scheme
Enhanced discretionary sick pay
Hybrid working model (role and location dependent)
Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
How to apply and key dates
If you’re ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV.
Please note that we may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: Monday 15 June
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Monday 22 June or Tuesday 23 June
2nd Stage (Teams) Interview, with task: Monday 29 June or Tuesday 30 June
“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”
As part of Stage 1 interviews, shortlisted candidates may receive pre‑shared, values‑based interview questions to support a positive candidate experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates.
About Compassion
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.
Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.
To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based.
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.
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