Research Manager (Aquatic Animals)

About us

With headquarters in the UK and offices in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and the USA, we are the leading animal environmental organisation working towards a nature positive, compassionate and free of animal cruelty world. Our campaigns focus on fixing the broken food system, ending factory farming, and delivering a world that is nature positive for animals, people and planet. Our supporters and partners throughout the world help us deliver on our mission.



About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Research Manager to join our dynamic Aquatic Animal Welfare Programme. This role is crucial in supporting and advancing CIWF’s mission to raise awareness and improve welfare standards for aquatic animals within the global food system.

You will lead and manage research projects, develop technical resources, and collaborate with various stakeholders, including NGOs, academics, and policymakers. You will also represent CIWF at high-level meetings, conferences, and in the media, advocating for the welfare of aquatic animals and the improved environmental impact of aquaculture and fisheries.


Key Responsibilities:

- Developing research and technical resources to aid campaigns and policy work on aquatic animal welfare.

- Communicating Compassion’s vision for aquatic animals with various stakeholders, including representing the organization at high level meetings, conferences and other events.

- Contributing and developing to discrete projects (such as, but not limited to, investigations, research, resource development, report writing, briefings, governmental consultation responses and evaluation), individually and in partnership with organisational colleagues, external organisations and consultants.

- Responding to external stakeholder inquiries by providing well-researched information, expert advice, and data-driven insights on aquatic animal welfare and production systems.




Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant field, such as aquaculture, fish welfare, zoology, or marine science, and have a solid background in scientific research related to food systems or farming. You will have a deep understanding of animal welfare, particularly in the context of aquatic animals, and excel at communicating complex information to a wide range of audiences. You’ll be highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adept at prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. You will naturally build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including academics, NGOs, and policy groups. While an advanced degree and experience in aquaculture or fisheries are advantageous, your proactive, adaptable attitude and commitment to animal welfare are what truly set you apart.