Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming.
We are seeking a passionate Policy Officer to join our team in Brussels and play a key role in advancing our mission to create a world where farmed animals are treated with compassion and respect.
Role Type: Full-time; Permanent
Location: EU Office, Brussels (Hybrid flexible working available, with at least 2 days in the office per week)
Salary: 50,000 – 58,000 EUROS per annum (depending on skills and experience)
About The Role
As our EU Policy Officer you will be at the heart of CIWF’s advocacy efforts in Brussels, helping to shape EU policy on animal welfare, agriculture, and food systems.
As part of this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for:
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Policy Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor and analyse key policy developments, track stakeholder positions, and provide valuable insights to guide strategic approaches.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in EU institutions and represent CIWF in relevant EU forums to ensure our voice is heard on legislative matters.
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Coalition Building: Contribute to coalition-building efforts with like-minded organisations to amplify impact.
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Policy Communication: Prepare policy briefings, position papers, and other materials to communicate priorities to internal and external audiences.
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Operational Support: Support the day-to-day operations of the Brussels office.
About You
To succeed as our EU Policy Officer, you will need previous experience in EU public affairs, ideally in a policy-focused position within Brussels. You’ll need to have a solid understanding of the EU policy-making process, along with sound political acumen and the ability to track and analyse developments.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring as our EU Policy Officer:
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Relevant Experience: Previous experience in EU public affairs, ideally in a policy-focused position within Brussels.
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Policy Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Solid understanding of the EU policy-making process. Strong political acumen and ability to track and analyse developments.
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Organisational and Team Skills: Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
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Communication and Representation: Strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders. Ability to prepare clear, concise policy materials, and be confident in representing CIWF in various settings and contributing to discussions.
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Personal Motivation and Values: Keen interest in animal welfare and commitment to making a positive impact in the sector.
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us
Join a passionate global team driving meaningful change for animals, people, and the planet—where your expertise will help shape EU policy and create a more compassionate food system for future generations.
How to Apply & 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.
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Closing Date: 1 December 2025
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1st Stage (Teams/In-Person) Interview: w/c 8 December 2025
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2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ/In-Person) Interview, with task: w/c 15 December 2025
“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates during the recruitment process.
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.
