Global Senior Prospect Research Manager (HQ, Hybrid) in Godalming

Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days per week in the office). The office is located close to Godalming station, with direct trains from/to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.

Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)

About the role

As our Global Senior Prospect Research Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping Compassion in World Farming to end factory farming by strengthening our global prospect research function. This is an established and important role within our Global Philanthropy Team, central to building and sustaining a strong, high‑quality prospect pipeline to support our fundraising growth ambitions. As part of this role, you’ll help shape and deliver prospect strategy, insight and KPIs aligned to our fundraising priorities and long‑term organisational growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Prospect research – leading and strengthening the global prospect research function, ensuring it effectively supports ethical fundraising growth across key markets.
• High potential prospects – identifying, researching and prioritising high‑potential prospects from Salesforce and other sources, working closely with colleagues in CRM & Insights.
• Profile creation – producing clear, high‑quality prospect research profiles to support donor cultivation, relationship development and strategic decision‑making.
• Ethical screening – leading on due diligence and ethical screening, ensuring a consistent and rigorous approach across donors and markets.
• Data and reporting – using data, insight and reporting to analyse our prospect pool, identify new donor opportunities and support accurate, compliant donor records.

About you

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to bring strong prospect research experience from an international fundraising team or comparable environment, alongside a good understanding of global philanthropy trends, donor behaviour and ethical fundraising practice. You’ll have to be confident in turning research into clear, useful insight for fundraisers, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and communicate findings in a way that supports action. You’ll also have excellent attention to detail and the ability to self‑manage a varied workload in a busy, values‑led environment.

Qualifications

• Prospect research experience within an international fundraising team or comparable environment.
• Experience building and managing a prospect pipeline that supports income growth.
• Experience using a wide variety of resources to produce high‑quality intelligence for fundraisers.
• Experience of due diligence and applying ethical fundraising policies.
• Strong understanding of prospect research systems and processes, with experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a vital global research function and help drive the fundraising growth needed to create lasting change for farmed animals.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
• 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

Why work for Compassion in World Farming?

For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions. We offer 25 days paid holiday. 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. We occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station. Free parking.

How to apply and key dates

To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. We may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026 1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Thursday 20 August 2026 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: PM Thursday 27 August 2026

About Compassion in World Farming International

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we have 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.