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Join us in improving the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide.
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.
Our vision is to have a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding. Why not come and join us and help us to improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and worldwide?
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.
Our Head Office is based in Snetterton, Norfolk and is overlooked by our Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre. We also have Rescue and Rehoming Centres in Aberdeenshire, Lancashire and Somerset.
If you have any queries about a current vacancy please email [email protected] for more information.
International Project Officer
Permanent, full-time
Remote working
£37,684.00 per annum
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through education, campaigning and hands-on care. The International department is responsible for implementing the charity’s strategy in developing countries and aims to improve the welfare of as many working equids as possible.
We are seeking a project manager to join our International team to manage funds, budgets and accounts and become familiar with the working of local administration and legal requirements relating to partner organisations. This is not a role that is hands-on with Equids, you will be working with people who rely on them for their livelihoods in the community-based projects that underpin the charity’s presence in lower middle-income countries.
If you are a qualified Veterinarian this would be advantageous but not essential, as the focus of this role is Veterinary and Equid Welfare; ensuring that all practices by anyone associated with the programme are of an acceptable quality in terms of welfare and accepted professional veterinary standards. Working with Veterinary specialists you will co-ordinate all veterinary perspective discussions on interventions to address equine welfare across the programme. You will stay informed on current practices, related to Welfare and Veterinary intervention in terms of other organisations and institutions (including other welfare NGOs, Governments, or institutions such as WOAH) and represent World Horse Welfare in meetings, conferences, seminars and consultations concerning equine welfare.
Although UK based you will be required to travel internationally at least four times per year. This role is suitable for remote working, however, there is an expectation for attendance at our head office in Norfolk throughout the year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
We offer a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, death in service benefit as well as the bike to work scheme. Employee sickness pay scheme and a minimum of 31 days holiday including bank/ public holidays and a mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
Download the full job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 12th February 2025
Groom
Somerton, Somerset
Permanent, full-time
£25,501.00
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our rehabilitation and rehoming centre Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerton, Somerton for two full-time grooms.
We are looking for two individuals who are willing and able to undertake normal daily yard duties as well as support our rehabilitation team with the horses in our care currently undergoing rehabilitation. Ideally you will have previous experience of working on a professional yard and be competent and confident in working around a broad range of horses including youngsters. The ability to work methodically with a sense of humour and good communication skills are essential.
These are full time permanent positions working 40 hours per week where weekend working will be necessary.
Free shared staff accommodation may be available for the right candidates.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
If you would like to join us and help us achieve our vision which is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding whilst developing your own equine skills, then please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected].
Download the full job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 22nd January 2025
Cook
£12.30 per hour
Are you an experienced Cook looking for part-time work?
Do you enjoy cooking and baking in a small café style environment?
Belwade Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire – part time, 24 hours per week.
Hall Farm, Snetterton, Norfolk – part time, 20 hours per week.
Weekend working will be necessary and if taken on as a job-share this would be on a rota basis.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, why don’t you call us for an informal chat. If you like what you hear then we will invite you in to meet the small friendly team and show you around the facilities.
Interested? Then why not call Gillian on 01953 497233 in the first instance!
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Coffee Shop Assistant – Hall Farm in Snetterton, Norfolk
16 hours per week – NLW
Saturday/Sunday (suitable for job share to alternate weekend working)
Looking for a weekend job to earn some extra pennies or get you out of the house?
We are looking for an enthusiastic front of house assistant to support us in our coffee shop within the Visitor Centre at Hall Farm in Snetterton.
If you are of a sunny disposition and enjoy meeting people, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. You would be required to assist with the preparation of and serve a small range of hot and cold snacks and drinks whilst ensuring the visitor areas are kept clean and tidy. If you are looking for some weekend work, then you may be who we are looking for.
If you would like to find out more about this role, why don’t you call us for an informal chat. If you like what you hear then we will invite you in to meet the small friendly team and show you around the facilities.
Interested? Then why not call Gillian on 01953 497233 in the first instance!
