Senior Research Manager, Animal Welfare

About the role

Lead a new strategy team that advises funders and organisations on reducing farm animal suffering, combining consulting work, in-house research and convening the annual strategy forum.

What you will do

• Set the team's strategy, including how projects are prioritised and impact measured
• Manage consulting intake, deciding which requests to take on, reshape or decline
• Identify and act on high-upside opportunities, including research agendas and new programmes
• Oversee the annual Animal Advocacy Strategy Forum and its agenda
• Hire, manage and develop staff, including economists joining the team
• Design research processes and oversee incoming consulting projects

What they look for

• Experience leading a team and building structures in a growing department
• Background in economics, policy, animal welfare, stakeholder management, M&E or animal science
• Ability to manage consulting projects and research agendas
• Strong stakeholder management and staff management skills