Head Of Corporate Policy
Compassion In World Farming was founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British dairy farmer concerned about the growing disconnect between industrial agriculture and the well-being of animals and the environment. Today, Compassion is a powerful global movement dedicated to ending factory farming and transforming our food systems. We work to replace industrial animal agriculture with regenerative, humane, and sustainable practices that benefit animals, people, and the planet.
The Head Of Corporate Policy will oversee the implementation of corporate policy initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment to maximize impact for farmed animal welfare in the US. This role will provide high-level leadership in corporate engagement, campaigns, and advocacy, leveraging relationships with food businesses, producers, and key stakeholders to drive systemic change. The Head Of Corporate Policy will report to the Senior Head Of Corporate And Public Policy and manage a team dedicated to influencing corporate policy reforms that align with CIWF's mission and strategic objectives. This is a remote position with a preference for East Coast-based candidates.
Strategic Leadership & Integration :
- Under the guidance of the line manager and the U.S. Executive Director, develop and execute a unified strategy for corporate policy efforts, ensuring alignment with CIWF's mission and long-term alignment with our strategic objectives.
- Ensure all corporate policy initiatives deliver measurable welfare outcomes aligned with CIWF's 2030 impact goals (e.g., higher-welfare broiler adoption, cage-free and crate-free progress). Regularly evaluate performance and report measurable progress to senior leadership.
- In collaboration with other members of the US Leadership Team, ensure integration between corporate engagement and public policy advocacy efforts, fostering mutual support, collaboration, and alignment are effective for animals. Actively identify and leverage opportunities where corporate and public policy intersect to amplify impact, ensuring unified messaging, coordinated outreach, and shared strategic priorities.
- Drive organizational efficiency by prioritizing high-impact initiatives, maintaining clarity of focus, and ensuring timely delivery of strategic projects.
Corporate Policy & Engagement :
Oversee corporate outreach strategies to ensure meaningful partnerships with food businesses, producers, and industry stakeholders.Directly manage key corporate accounts, ensuring smooth transitions from commitment to compliance on animal welfare policies.Maintain and strengthen relationships with corporate partners, ensuring ongoing engagement, collaboration, and impact tracking.Represent CIWF in corporate policy discussions, industry forums, conferences, and public platforms to enhance thought leadership.Oversee and support required outcomes to be delivered by the Senior Manager of Corporate Policy and Senior Research Manager, ensuring strategic alignment, timely execution, and effective coordination across teams.Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management :
Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with food business executives, coalition partners, and agricultural leaders.Represent CIWF as a senior spokesperson and trusted partner in the corporate policy and food business space, demonstrating authority and thought leadership to external audiencesStrengthen CIWF's partnerships to advance corporate policy objectives.Expand CIWF's influence by building coalitions, fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and engaging across the corporate spectrum to drive meaningful change.Strategic Communications & Media :
Collaborate closely with the Head of Strategic Communications & Initiatives to align corporate policy messaging with broader communication strategies to amplify CIWF's presence in the United States.Operate with urgency and adaptability, anticipating challenges and delivering strategic solutions that advance CIWF's mission and support senior leadership decision-making.Act as spokesperson for CIWF on Corporate Policy matters.Provide corporate policy insights and collaborate on media opportunities, thought leadership pieces, speaking opportunities, and stakeholder engagement strategies.Team Leadership & Development :
Lead, mentor, and manage the Senior Manager of Corporate Policy, Senior Research Manager, and oversee the corporate policy team, ensuring strategic cohesion and professional growth.Foster professional growth and leadership development across the team, ensuring succession planning and skill-building to sustain CIWF's long-term success.Provide oversight and guidance on key initiatives, enhancing team efficiency and impact.Support internal training and capacity-building efforts to align staff with evolving policy strategies.