Animal Welfare, Law & Policy Programme Manager
London JCF
Full-time
Permanent employee
About The Role
To develop and deliver the Jeremy Coller Foundation’s (JCF) Animal Welfare, Law & Policy programmes. This role translates agreed strategic goals into programme delivery, builds partnerships across the JCF network, represents the Foundation externally and leads events that support its programme objectives.
Key Outcomes & Accountabilities
OUTCOME 1: Agreed programme goals are delivered
- Manage and execute JCF strategic goals as agreed by the the JCF team.
- Coordinate project activity and contributors to deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.
- Build relationships with government, policymakers, philanthropy, farmers, businesses and associations, and encourage collaboration across the JCF network.
- Act as the first point of contact for external stakeholders approaching the Foundation.
- Represent JCF at conferences, working groups, webinars and other events in the UK, US and EU.
- Organise and lead JCF events, workshops, webinars and roundtables on relevant animal welfare, law and policy topics.
Success Measures
Success will be assessed against agreed programme objectives and deliverables, including:
- Delivery of agreed strategic priorities and project milestones to the required quality and deadlines.
- Productive partnerships and collaboration across the JCF network, supported by stakeholder feedback and progress on shared activities.
- Timely, professional handling of external enquiries and effective stakeholder relationships.
- Clear and effective representation of JCF at relevant external events and forums.
- Well-organised events that meet their agreed objectives, with relevant participation and useful participant feedback.
Technical Expertise & Role-Specific Capability
Essential experience and capabilities
Relevant experience may come from one or more of the following areas:
- A strong interest in JCF’s animal welfare, law and policy programmes, with relevant agricultural knowledge and the ability to build on it.
- Evidence of successful stakeholder management, including personable and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and projects involving external organisations.
- Experience leading projects or contributing within project teams, delivering high-quality work to deadlines, undertaking work directly and coordinating others’ contributions effectively.
Relevant experience may come from one or more of the following areas:
- Work in food systems, sustainability or animal welfare, including adjacent experience in climate change, animal agriculture, alternative proteins or the health sector.
- Knowledge or experience of alternative proteins, biotechnology, agro-ecology, regenerative farming, dietary change or animal welfare within an NGO, philanthropy or company.
- Experience running projects or programmes in a philanthropic setting.
- Understanding of the regulatory and policy landscapes relevant to JCF’s programmes.
- Production of online and in-person events, including design, planning, logistics and facilitation.
- A practical, process-oriented approach to implementation and securing others’ engagement.
- Initiative, motivation, willingness to share ideas and connect opportunities, strong follow-through and readiness to learn new skills.
Career Framework Expectations
Our Career Framework supports development and performance through four pillars - Connect, Deliver, Focus and Lead. The expectations for this role are:
CONNECT — Building trust, relationships and collaboration
Build trust across the JCF network and connect stakeholders to support shared programme goals.
DELIVER — Driving outcomes and execution
Turn agreed priorities into organised activity, meet deadlines and coordinate high-quality outcomes.
FOCUS — Applying expertise and driving improvement
Apply agricultural, sector and policy knowledge, improve delivery processes and develop expertise.
LEAD — Leading self, others and organisational success
Take ownership, contribute ideas, support others’ delivery and represent JCF professionally.
CONNECT — Building trust, relationships and collaboration
Build trust across the JCF network and connect stakeholders to support shared programme goals.
DELIVER — Driving outcomes and execution
Turn agreed priorities into organised activity, meet deadlines and coordinate high-quality outcomes.
FOCUS — Applying expertise and driving improvement
Apply agricultural, sector and policy knowledge, improve delivery processes and develop expertise.
LEAD — Leading self, others and organisational success
Take ownership, contribute ideas, support others’ delivery and represent JCF professionally.
Organisational Values
- We are change makers
- We collaborate
- We innovate
- We act with integrity
Additional Information
Working Arrangements
Full-time, hybrid working in London, with a minimum of two days’ office attendance per week.
Travel Requirements
Attendance at conferences, working groups and other events in the UK, US and EU as required. Travel frequency to be confirmed.
Salary Range
To be confirmed during recruitment stage.
Full-time, hybrid working in London, with a minimum of two days’ office attendance per week.
Travel Requirements
Attendance at conferences, working groups and other events in the UK, US and EU as required. Travel frequency to be confirmed.
Salary Range
To be confirmed during recruitment stage.
About us
The FAIRR (Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return) Initiative was established in 2015 by the Jeremy Coller Foundation. The FAIRR Initiative is the fastest-growing ESG investor network with more than 400 investor members representing over $90 trillion in combined assets to leverage capital markets and drive positive change across the global food sector. FAIRR focuses on raising awareness of the key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities impacting the protein value chain. Visit the FAIRR website for more information: www.fairr.org. Jeremy Coller Foundation (JCF) is a private foundation based in London and operating globally.
The Jeremy Coller Foundation (JCF), established in 2002, is the philanthropic vehicle of Jeremy Coller, Chair and Chief Investment Officer of Coller Capital, a leading private equity secondaries business. The Jeremy Coller Foundation is a strategic grant-making organisation with two primary focus areas. First, the Foundation is working to further venture and management education, partnering with Tel Aviv University on the Coller Institute of Venture and the Coller School of Management. Second, the Foundation seeks to address animal welfare, environmental and human health issues caused by intensive animal agriculture. You can learn more on the JCF website: www.jeremycollerfoundation.org.
Why Join Us?
We are located in a modern office near Marble Arch.
The Jeremy Coller Foundation (JCF), established in 2002, is the philanthropic vehicle of Jeremy Coller, Chair and Chief Investment Officer of Coller Capital, a leading private equity secondaries business. The Jeremy Coller Foundation is a strategic grant-making organisation with two primary focus areas. First, the Foundation is working to further venture and management education, partnering with Tel Aviv University on the Coller Institute of Venture and the Coller School of Management. Second, the Foundation seeks to address animal welfare, environmental and human health issues caused by intensive animal agriculture. You can learn more on the JCF website: www.jeremycollerfoundation.org.
Why Join Us?
Working for FAIRR provides the opportunity to be part of something big! As a purpose-led organisation, we offer a role that allows you to make an impact on people and the planet through our work on sustainable food systems. Our team is building for the future. We are a fast-paced organisation, offering a place to learn, do great things with great people, and have the autonomy to make decisions that spark and manifest real change.
FAIRR is comprised of several expert teams: Thematic Research & Engagements, Data & Research, Policy, Investor Outreach, Communications & Marketing, People & Culture. Our teams have grown rapidly but are still small enough to be innovative due to agility and collaboration. Teamwork and strong working relationships are key to our culture and enable a high level of trust within the team. All of this makes FAIRR a fantastic place to work to achieve real impact in the Global Food system – our goals are ambitious and exciting!
FAIRR’s culture is one of autonomy and responsibility, enabling skill development and career growth. Our team are supported and given stretch opportunities through our collaborative engagements with investors and the work we do with corporates producing innovative tools, data and research. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of high-profile topics to grow your expertise.We are located in a modern office near Marble Arch.