Global Communications Manager in Surrey

As our Global Communications Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of impactful global media and communications that elevate Compassion’s campaigns and strengthen our international voice. You’ll play a pivotal role in producing compelling content, securing global media coverage, and supporting colleagues worldwide to deliver clear, impactful communications.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering global media strategies that raise Compassion’s international profile.
• Identifying, creating and maximising media opportunities across campaigns and policy work.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with global journalists and media outlets.
• Managing our work developing relationships with international high-profile supporters.
• Writing and producing press releases, feature articles, media briefings and web content.
• Building our social media presence by developing creative content and feeding into the social media strategy.
• Supporting and advising Country Office communications teams to ensure aligned international messaging.
• Supervising Global Communications Officers and contributing to planning and out‑of‑hours rota duties.
• Monitoring and evaluating global media coverage and managing external media monitoring and licensing partners.
• Managing Compassion’s media assets, including imagery and broadcast materials, to ensure accurate representation.
• Providing media training, guidance and interview preparation for colleagues and spokespeople.

To succeed as our Global Communications Manager, you’ll combine strong editorial judgement with outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead global media activity under pressure. You’re strategic, adaptable, and skilled at storytelling, relationship‑building, and managing multiple projects with ease.

Skills and experience you’ll need to bring:

• Experience working in a fast‑paced press office, newsroom, or similar media environment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful media strategies.
• Experience working with international or European media outlets.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Strong ability to identify, shape and maximise media opportunities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong media contacts and networks.
• Experience working with high‑profile supporters or spokespeople.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative, positive, and adaptable approach to working with global colleagues.
• Commitment to Compassion’s mission and values.

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to use your communications expertise to drive global change and give a powerful voice to animals, people, and the planet. 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.

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 14 May 2026

Stage 1 (TEAMS) Interviews: Tuesday 19 May and Friday 22 May

Stage 2 (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews, with presentation task: Thursday 28 May 2026

“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”

As part of Stage 1 of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may receive a small set of pre-shared, values-based interview questions in advance. This is designed to support a positive candidate experience and help you prepare, so the interview can focus on a thoughtful conversation about your motivation and alignment with our mission. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates during the recruitment process.

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 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.