Interim Global Senior Events Manager, Freelance/Consultant

Compassion in World Farming; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holiday

Free parking

Job summary

Compassion in World Farming International is seeking an experienced interim Global Senior Events Manager to support the Global Fundraising & Engagement team. This freelance role delivers senior-level direction and hands-on delivery for priority donor events, webinars and experiences across the UK, US and international markets.

Working with autonomy, you will review the existing programme, lead event planning and manage budgets, suppliers, venues and CRM activity, ensuring a high professional

Qualifications

• Proven donor/events leadership experience across in-person and digital formats.
• Experience providing senior-level interim consultancy in fundraising or charity sector.
• Ability to rapidly assess priorities and balance strategy with hands-on delivery.
• Comfort working with senior leaders across cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Review existing events programme and confirm forward plan.
• Lead planning and delivery of in-person and digital donor events.
• Collaborate with philanthropy and country teams for donor engagement.
• Maintain budgets, suppliers, venues and CRM tracking.

Skills

Senior events experience

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office

Virtual event platforms

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Virtual event platforms

Job description

Interim Global Senior Events Manager, Freelance/Consultant

Flexible Remote/Hybrid (details on application)

Consultant/Freelance

CompassioninWorld FarmingInternational is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. We are seeking an experienced interim consultant to provide senior-level support for our global donor events programme and help create inspiring experiences that bring supporters closer to our mission.

Interim Global Senior Events Manager, Freelance/Consultant

Role type: Interim freelance/consultancy assignment, approximately 2 to 3 days per week

Duration: Initial three-month assignment, or until the permanent postholder is in place

Location: Remote, with some attendance at our Godalming, Surrey and travel to event venues or meetings as required

Fee: Up to £400 gross per day, depending on relevant experience and the agreed key deliverables. Please include your proposed day rate or fee structure when applying.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished senior events professional to provide immediate interim support to our Global Fundraising & Engagement team. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide continuity, direction and hands‑on support across agreed priority areas during a period of transition.

This flexible assignment is expected to require 2 to 3 days per week. The working pattern may vary according to programme needs, agreed deliverables and key stakeholder meetings. An immediate or very prompt start is required. You will work across the UK and US fundraising markets, bringing structure, pace and senior‑level judgement to priority activity. Initial priorities will include reviewing the existing events programme, confirming the forward plan, progressing priority donor events, both in‑person and webinars, and maintaining stakeholder momentum during the transition.

Depending on the agreed scope and key deliverables, the Interim Global Senior Events Manager may focus on:

• Strategic interim support - Maintain momentum across the global donor events programme, clarify priorities and provide confident advice to senior stakeholders and the Events Steering Group.
• Priority event delivery - Lead the planning and delivery of selected in‑person and digital activity, including donor receptions, VIP gatherings, briefings, webinars, immersive visits and legacy events.
• Donor engagement - Work with Philanthropy, Mid-Level, Legacy and country teams to create audience‑specific experiences that support cultivation, stewardship and donor progression.
• Programme coordination - Bring together colleagues across markets and time zones, maintaining clear plans, decisions, responsibilities and communications.
• Operational oversight - Manage agreed budgets, suppliers, venues, speakers, guest arrangements, CRM tracking, risks and on‑the‑day delivery to a high professional standard.
• Insight and handover - Establish clear objectives and measures of success, capture learning from activity and leave robust plans and documentation for the permanent postholder.

Flexibility to travel to London and other event locations in the UK to prepare for and deliver events is required. Reasonable travel and event‑related expenses agreed in advance will be reimbursed separately from the day rate, in line with Compassion’s expenses policy.

About you

You will be an experienced interim consultant or senior events professional who can quickly understand a complex global environment, identify what needs attention and deliver with minimal supervision. You will combine strategic thinking with a willingness to take hands‑on ownership of priority events and stakeholder relationships.

We are particularly interested in consultants who can bring:

• A strong track record of leading and delivering high‑value donor, philanthropy, legacy or supporter engagement events, both in person and digitally.
• Experience providing senior‑level interim or consultancy support within fundraising, membership, the charity sector or another complex mission‑led environment.
• The ability to rapidly assess priorities, bring structure to a busy programme and balance strategic advice with hands‑on delivery.
• Confidence working with senior leaders, donors, international colleagues, speakers, partners and suppliers across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent project, budget and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement, creativity and close attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office and virtual event platforms.
• A genuine connection with Compassion’s mission and the ability to communicate our impact clearly.

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

This is an opportunity to make an immediate contribution to a growing international fundraising programme, provide stability during a period of transition and create donor experiences that support our mission to end factory farming.

You will have the flexibility to agree a working pattern within the expected 2 to 4 days per week. Days may vary according to key deliverables, event activity and stakeholder meetings, while allowing you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across our international fundraising teams.

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 .

The successful applicant will be engaged on an independent freelance/consultancy basis and must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to provide services, manage their own tax and invoicing obligations, and hold any appropriate insurance required for the assignment. Final engagement will be subject to Compassion’s standard contractor checks and terms.

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed toproviding equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.Wevalue diversity and live experienceand 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.

Hours

Interim freelance/consultancy assignment, approximately 2 to 3 days per week

Why work for Compassion in World Farming?

• For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system.
• To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions
• We offer 25 days paid holiday
• 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey.
• We occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station
• Free parking