Executive Assistant to Global Director (Godalming)
Employer: Compassion in World Farming International
Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 1x day a week in the office)
Working hours: Part time (3 days a week or 22.5 hours per week)
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (Pro-rata) per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
Closing date: Thursday 11 June 12 PM
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Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. Support global leadership and high‑impact campaigns at the heart of efforts to end factory farming.
Executive Assistant to Global Director - Campaigns & Advocacy
Role type: Part time (3 days a week or 22.5 hours per week); Permanent
Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 1x day a week in the office)
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (Pro-rata) per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
About the role
As our Executive Assistant to the Global Director (Campaigns & Advocacy), you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling effective leadership across our global campaigns and advocacy work. You’ll provide high‑quality administrative, organisational, and coordination support to ensure the Global Director can operate efficiently and focus on driving strategic impact.
This is a varied and trusted role, combining diary management, event coordination, meeting support, and financial administration, alongside communications support
As our Executive Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:
Proactively managing and prioritising a complex Director‑level diary
Providing comprehensive administrative support, including correspondence, document production, and expense management
Coordinating meetings, away days, and events, including in‑person support where required
Supporting financial and project administration processes, including purchase orders, invoices, and record‑keeping
Acting as a key liaison point for internal and external stakeholders
Supporting the Global Director’s external activity, including speaking engagements and communications support
About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be highly organised, proactive, and confident working with senior leaders. You will have outstanding attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities while remaining calm and discreet. You will need to be able to work independently, while also collaborating closely with colleagues across a global organisation.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring as our Executive Assistant:
Proven experience in administration, diary management, and event coordination
Confidence supporting Director‑level stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong proofreading and attention to detail
Experience managing expenses, invoices, and financial administration processes
Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience using project management tools such as Trello or Asana
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
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 rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of a global organisation, supporting leadership that is driving real change for farmed animals worldwide.
We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)
Health sash back plan and 24/7 GP access
Employee assistance programme (EAP) and MHFA support
Premium Calm App subscription
Electric car scheme available
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: Thursday 11 June 12 PM
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Monday 29 June
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: Thursday 2 July
“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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