Animal Jobs

Support Dogs is going through a period of exceptional growth including the development of a new centre of excellence in Sheffield. To truly be able to take the next step in our development, we are looking to further support our vital volunteers to ensure they receive the guidance and training they need to provide a safe and nurturing environment for assistance dogs. This is a fantastic opportunity. We are facing an overwhelming demand for our services and this role will enable us to continue to grow and make an increasing impact in the lives of adults and children affected by epilepsy, autism, and physical disabilities.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer Education Coordinator (Dog Training) to join our team. This role is essential in assessing, educating, and supporting volunteers before they receive an assistance dog placement. You will work closely with the training team to ensure volunteers are well-prepared, and their home environment and lifestyle are suitably matched to the needs of the dog.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, making a meaningful impact on the lives of assistance dogs and the people who rely on them.

This role will be on a 30 hours per week contract and will require flexibility in working hours, as some evenings and occasional weekend work will be required.

Responsible for assessing and monitoring the behaviour and welfare of all case and signed-over animals, particularly dogs, placed in the care of Danaher. This will include devising behavioural plans, and carrying out or overseeing environmental and behavioural modification to maintain high standards of welfare, support successful rehoming and reduce return rates. The post holder will also be required to support and train other staff and volunteers in the care, management and behaviour modification of the animals, particularly dogs, in their care. Responsible for managing the Team leaders and ensuring all Animals at Danaher are kept in accordance with the licensing agreement of the RSPCA. This post will deputise for the Animal Centre Manager and manage a team of senior animal care assistants and that section.The Animal Welfare Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals in our care. This position involves direct interaction with animals, providing essential care, and supporting the overall mission of promoting animal welfare. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to animal care and welfare, alongside excellent customer service skills to engage with the public effectively. Must have experience and a formal qualification in Dog behaviour and examples of managing a team.

Animal Rehoming Centre Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to lead a passionate team in delivering high-quality animal care and rehoming services at a Hertfordshire centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager with a passion for animal welfare to make a real impact!

Position: Centre Manager
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Tyler’s Way, Watford, WD25 8WT
Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends
Closing Date: 27th February 2025

About the Role

As Centre Manager you will help guide the future growth and potential development of the site, as they strive to give every animal the best chance of finding a new home. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Hertfordshire site, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and rehoming services. You will lead and develop a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring smooth centre operations while delivering excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all operational activities related to animal care, welfare, and rehoming.
• Leading and motivating a team, ensuring effective staff training and performance management.
• Overseeing the intake, assessment, and rehoming of animals, ensuring high welfare standards.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and centre policies.
• Managing budgets, fundraising activities, and local events to generate income.
• Engaging with the local community to raise awareness and build partnerships.
• Ensuring facilities and grounds are well-maintained and fit for purpose.

About You

We are looking for a strong leader with excellent organisational and people management skills.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Management experience in animal welfare or a similar environment.
• A proven track record in leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coaching and staff development experience.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you are hardworking, reliable, and passionate about animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals. The Hertfordshire centre provides vital support for animals in need, and they rely on the dedication of the team to ensure the best outcomes for every animal that comes through the doors. They are committed to improving the lives of the UK’s pets, providing love and care in helping them find a new home.  Join the team and help to shine a light for brighter futures for every pet.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Animal Welfare Manager, Animal Shelter Manager, Operations Manager, Rehoming Centre Manager, or Veterinary Practice Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN  THIS  FORWARD THINKING, AMBITIOUS GLOBAL CHARITY

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our  foundation in 1923, we have worked  to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels. We value compassion, respect, and empathy for working animals and our mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive.  Find out more at our website.

Salary:  c£45,000 pa depending on skills and experience.

The GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER will be responsible for:

· The effective financial management of grants to our partners, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and the            introduction of robust financial tracking systems to monitor grant expenditure.

· The development of tools and processes to support grantee partners with the management and reporting of grants               and the building of capacity for long term growth

· Ensuring SPANA adheres to financial and regulatory obligations, minimises risk and is in a strong position for future             funding opportunities.

· Developing a comprehensive and accessible information system for grant management.

· Training staff on grant management and compliance best practices.

Your skills, experience and knowledge for this role of GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER must include:

· A degree or equivalent in business administration or finance or substantial prior  experience in a related role.

· Extensive  up to date knowledge of UK and international funding regulations and compliance requirements.

· Demonstrable professional experience in grant management, compliance, financial reporting and due diligence.

· Excellent proven financial analytical and problem solving skills

· Ability to work in a multicultural environment and undertake international travel where necessary.

· Interest in working animal welfare and international development.

Benefits include:

· 34.5 hour week,

· 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays,

· generous company pension scheme paying 10% of salary for employee contributing 5%;

         healthcare cash plan with Medicash,

· enhanced EAP,

·        volunteer day programme.

Hybrid Working: London office  (Borough High Street)  or remote. If remote, employees must normally visit the London office or other locations for meetings or events at least twice a month.

 TO APPLY:

1. Download the job description and person specification from this advert or our website.

2. Send your CV and cover letter/email ( no more than two pages of A4) stating how you meet the requirements of       the role of GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER  to:

                                Sarah Robson, Sarah Robson Associates:  

As an independent HR consultant, I am assisting with the recruitment for this post on behalf of SPANA

3. Closing date for applications:   5pm 25 February 2025

All applications will be acknowledged. Main interviews will take place the week of the 10 March.

Applications without a cover letter/email explaining how you meet the requirements for the role will not be considered.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment.

The General Manager, company secretary will work in conjunction with the Danaher Animal Care centre on the promotion of, and securing of, the reputation and ongoing success of Danaher as a respected Essex based Animal Charity. They will take the lead on governance, business and strategic planning whilst the Animal Centre manager manages the expert knowledge and operational elements of animal welfare, rehoming and public facing events.

Accountable to the Chairman and responsible to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager, company secretary has three key areas of responsibility:

· Governance:  administration of HR, Finance, IT, Health and safety systems and processes. Preparation of Board meetings agendas and recording of Board and AGM minutes and their distribution. Ensuring legislation and legalities of charity status are maintained including the filing of accounts and statutory returns.

· Operational: Accountable for the retail business portfolio of Danaher Animal centre Charity, and the finance and accounting functions of Danaher.

· Strategic: Development of a business plan for Danaher, maximising charitable grant opportunities, gift aid and legacies to secure a future in the charity sector for the Danaher Brand affiliated to the RSPCA. Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, the General Manager, company secretary will participate in a rota to provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

Looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to set up and lead a successful and efficient fundraising and marketing team to help save street animals in India!

About the organisation 

The mission of Animal Aid Unlimited is to rescue and treat the un-owned street animals of Udaipur (Rajasthan, India) who have become ill or injured, and through their rescue inspire a community to protect and defend the lives of all animals. As the only hospital for street animals in the entire region, our goal is to provide help to the greatest number of animals possible.

We operate one of India’s most active rescue services, responding to more than 100 calls on our helpline every day and involving thousands of Udaipur residents in the process of rescuing street animals every year. Our hospital and sanctuary (located in Badi, 10km from Udaipur) has more than 900 animals (dogs, cows, donkeys, cats and other animals) on any given day. We treat over 350 injured and ill animals each day in our shelter, conduct spay/neuter, vaccination and treatments in the community.

Animal Aid Unlimited is currently planning the construction of a new rescue center. Besides the significant cost for the construction itself -the new center will greatly increase the size and quality of the operations, and hence the operating costs. 

Location: This role can be remote, with mandatory visits to India (ideally twice a year); or be based where our rescue center is located, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. We are also open to discuss a hybrid solution. 

Summary of the role

The Fundraising and Marketing Manager is responsible for the organisation’s fundraising and marketing strategies and their implementation. 

This a challenging and exciting opportunity for an expert fundraiser who is looking to set up and lead a successful and efficient team and achieve significant results, building up on Animal Aid Unlimited’s strong social media presence and existing donors base. 

The description below is meant for the entire team, which will be hired, trained and managed by the fundraising manager, with the full support of the management team. 

Key areas of responsibility

• Strategy: define short and long term strategies to ensure the sustainability of the organization’s short and long term goals, in agreement with the vision of the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees
• Monitor and report regularly on the fundraising efforts and their targets, make data-based suggestions on how to improve
• Campaigns and social media content: develop and implement fundraising and marketing campaigns, support the day-to-day digital and social media content creation
• Funding sources: maintain and expand our current funding sources, such as direct donations, legacy donations, matching donations, etc. Explore opportunities for grants, corporate donations and CSR collaborations
• Fundraising tools: ensure that all fundraising tools and integrations are working smoothly, coordinating with the IT support team accordingly
• Record-keeping: ensure donations and donor information are stored correctly, including donations coming from third-party platforms
• Donor relations: maintain and expand our existing donor base, improve donor’s journeys, cultivate major donors
• Compliance: ensure compliance at all times with reporting and relevant legislation for data protection and tax exemption policies, and anything else related to fundraising efforts and our charitable status
• Budget management: define and manage the budget for the fundraising and marketing department

Experience, education and skills

• Significant experience in a senior fundraising role
• Significant experience in managing a team
• Significant experience in creating, implementing and reporting on fundraising and marketing campaigns
• Experience in acquiring and managing major donors

Personal attributes

• Understanding and sharing Animal Aid’s mission
• Able to work across different time zones (Pacific coast to India)
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Leadership and strong coordination skills
• Able to travel as required (India and USA)

Benefits

• Contractor salary in line with qualifications and experience (open to negotiation)
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible leaves
• Five-day work a week
• Travels costs (including visa)                                                 

Background:

We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science. We’ve been around for 50 years, contributing significantly to eliminating the use of animals in a range of areas including cosmetics testing. We know that real, lasting change takes time and although it might take another 50 years to achieve our mission – every day, week, month, and year brings us closer to our goal.

About the role:

We’re looking for a thoughtful and proactive individual to join our small but passionate team to help support our vision of a world where no animal suffers for science. You could help us move forward by supporting our individual giving fundraising activities including managing our new London Marathon places for 2026-2029.

This role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Digital Engagement Manager, and wider Team to support on fundraising activities in particular our regular giving programme, Facebook fundraising and our new London Marathon bond places.

The role will work to embed regular giving, challenge, and community fundraising, as well as communicate with our donors via our twice-yearly mailing. You’ll also be establishing our challenge fundraising starting with the recruitment and support of London Marathon runners. There’s an opportunity to support on Corporate, Trust, Legacy, and Major Giving fundraising if of interest to the successful candidate and their development goals.

We currently have a modest base of current donors who collectively donate around £15,000 annually across several channels including online, social media, and cheques. We were also successful in the recent London Marathon bond application and have guaranteed places for the coming 4 years.

We’re a small, dynamic team and all staff members are required to take on some core administrative tasks needed to keep our flat structure organisation running. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience levels with an interest in fundraising for a better future, for animals and humans.

Before you apply:

Please thoroughly read the job description for full details of the role and what we are looking for in an Individual Giving Executive. When answering the questions on the application form, please give as much detail as possible and refer to the person specification for the role.

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The Retail Manager with e-commerce will have responsibility for the five Danaher Charity

Shops providing strong leadership for the shop managers to drive and enhance the

profitability and attraction of the shops, ensure standards and administrative procedures

are streamlined and stock levels are properly controlled with supplies also made available

for online sale. Building an online, e-commerce, function is a key priority for this role.

A high level of organisation and communication is required in this role and a hands-on

approach to ensure success at this small charity. Main responsibilities of the e-commerce

manager’s post will include:

• producing income for Danaher through sales via online platforms such as eBay.

• Building good relationships with local business and doners to ensure a continuing

supply of stock for resale.

• Taking part in events to create opportunities for sales and promotion of Danaher

animal home.

• line management of the five charity shop managers and the Danaher drivers to

provide to manage the logistics of stock and supplies

Alongside other senior key staff member, provide Senior leadership out of hours at

weekends on a rota basis as an emergency contact should staff require it.

About the role and the RVC Animal Care Trust:

This role supports fundraising activity at the Royal Veterinary College largely through its registered charity the RVC Animal Care Trust (ACT) within the Directorate of External Relations. The ACT aims to improve animal health and care through clinical practice at our animal hospitals, education of veterinary and science students, and pioneering research. The post-holder will devise and deliver cohesive on and offline marketing and communications plans to support fundraising activities and taking responsibility for the charity’s brand identity and online presence.

About you:

You are a marketing and communications professional with experience across multiple channels and tools, including web, email, social media, print, PR, and face-to-face communications. You’ll bring innovative ideas to support the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of our fundraising strategy, helping to integrate online and offline activities to demonstrate our impact and engage diverse audiences.

You're confident in managing multi-channel campaigns and have experience designing digital and print promotional materials, managing social media and web content, and using SEO/PPC to boost engagement. You'll have experience using CRM systems and analytics tools to help develop marketing plans that achieve clear objectives and measurable outcomes, aligned with our fundraising strategy.

A strong communicator, you can create compelling copy for various platforms and audiences. You have experience sourcing impactful content to support fundraising campaigns including photography and video editing. With support, you can develop, test, and evaluate campaigns to demonstrate the success of your ideas and apply learnings. Your flexibility, organisational and prioritisation skills enable you to enjoy working in a small but fast-paced team.

With a focus on delivering ROI, you build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners, including our loyal fundraisers, to drive engagement and support for our cause.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.

About the position

This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of HSI/UKs Individual Giving programme. You will be making an impact for animals by supporting projects across multiple communication channels to steward our wonderful supporters, ensuring they feel valued and helping to generate over £2million a year in sustainable income for Humane Society International/UK.

As part of the Individual Giving team, this role will largely support our direct mail appeal programme, regular giving programme and will be the first point of contact for supporter enquires – handling telephone calls, emails, social media and letters.

You will be responsible for ensuring supporters feel valued and appreciated through tailored communications to deliver an excellent supporter experience and will take a lead in coordinating our annual Thank-a-Thon – a direct way to say thank you to our supporters. You will also work closely with our suppliers in all aspects of the mailing process from creative concept through to delivery, as well as stewarding our amazing fundraisers who raise money for animals by taking part in marathons, bake sales and other events.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in our London office near Old Street tube in buzzy Shoreditch.

Please note: Our recruitment policy is to offer a fixed one year contract to start, with a view to move to a permanent contract in year two based on performance.

About the Individual Giving Team:

Our ambitious team is responsible for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters to raise £600k in 2025 with big and exciting plans to grow this significantly within the next 3 years.

We are a small but mighty team covering a range of channels across direct mail, DRTV and digital with plans to start telephone fundraising in 2025 as well as creating and delivering supporter journeys.

Part of a wider fundraising team of 8 who work across legacy, major donors, corporate and trusts – we work closely with our colleagues internationally both in the EU and the United States.

What we’re looking for in our Individual Giving Specialist

• Experience of working within a team in a similar role (e.g. fundraising/marketing), ideally with some experience in individual giving fundraising
• Experience of assisting with the organisation of projects/activities or schedules
• Experience of being in a front line supporter services role – confident in dealing with general enquiries
• Experience of admin activities such as database admin, invoicing, collating information for reports.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
•  Able to manage a varied workload, with support from the manager and wider team

About us

Humane Society International/UK is part of Humane Society International, a global animal protection organisation striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. In the UK we are an leading voice for animals, running effective campaigns on wildlife protection, the fur trade, and farmed animal welfare, backed by hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. HSI/UK has big ambitions to grow income, provide excellence in supporter care and in doing so help animals around the world!

Will you join us and create a more humane world for animals?

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 16th February 2025

Virtual interview date: 24th 25th February 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate.

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The Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law is an educational charity (not an activist group) working in the field of animal rights law.

We have a budget of some £120k pa, currently supported by a few large donors, and we want to broaden out our donor base and reduce our dependence on a handful of donors. We are looking for 8-12 donors - probably HNW individuals - each able to give £10-25k pa renewable. We have experience pitching the work of the Centre, but need help in meeting potential donors. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can identify potential donors, make initial contact, and set up calls or meetings for us to meet with them and present the work of the Centre.

Founded in 2019 by two Cambridge academics, the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law has become one of the world's leading centres of competence in animal rights law. Our mission is to study fundamental rights for animals, advancing research, teaching, and raising public awareness of the topic with a view to making change possible.

To find out more about our Centre, head to our social media channels via Instagram (@animalrightslaw), X (@CCARL_charity) and Facebook/LinkedIn (Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law).

Battersea is supported by over 600 volunteers across our three centres who assist our staff in a variety of ways. We could not be here for every dog and cat without their dedication and commitment to animal welfare. From 2025 onwards, a strategic aim for our Volunteering Department will be to embed new systems and transition volunteer training and induction to accessible online learning modules. This will enable us to induct new volunteers more efficiently and to upskill, train and support existing volunteers, so that they can help more animals.

The Volunteer Learning Officer will support this cultural transition for volunteers to a tech-based way of working. The Officer will be responsible for collaborating with Battersea specialists to develop training content, build and launch online learning programmes. They will be the primary support for volunteers interacting with new systems. They will also manage our volunteer data across multiple systems, ensuring data compliance and accuracy, thus enabling the team to coordinate volunteers more effectively.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 16th February 2025
Interview date(s): 25th & 27th February 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

International Project Officer

Animal welfare/Research/Veterinary

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.  

Closing date for applications:  12th February 2025

BGCI is seeking to appoint a Conservation Assistant Officer to support the delivery of BGCI’s tree conservation programme. Part of this role will include gathering data from our global network on current conservation actions for threatened tree species to help prioritise where future conservation efforts are needed. The data is collated in the Conservation Action Tracker that can be viewed via BGCI’s GlobalTree Portal. The appointed person will also support the delivery and expansion of BGCI’s conservation planning work for threatened tree species. Candidates for this post will be self-motivated, demonstrate an interest in plant conservation and have a record of data collection and report writing. They will support the facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops and therefore must have good social and listening skills.

About BGCI

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is a membership organisation and a global network for plant conservation located in Kew, United Kingdom with regional, bureaux in China, Kenya, Singapore, and the USA. Our membership comprises over 900 botanical institutions working in plant conservation - botanic gardens, arboreta, NGOs, restoration organisations, government, and universities - in over 120 countries all around the world. We work with this extensive network of members, and the wider conservation community, to use our collective knowledge and hands on expertise to reverse the threat of extinction facing plants and to secure plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.

BGCI provides support to its members in many different ways: we are an advocate for the botanic garden community, promoting the role of botanic gardens in plant conservation policy, practice and education; we connect people, co-ordinating efforts and bringing people together to exchange ideas; we are a knowledge hub, providing training, learning resources and professional support; and we provide funding and technical support to efforts aimed at saving plants.

BGCI also leads a programme of practical work on threatened tree species, including coordinating action for specific taxonomic groups of trees via Global Conservation Consortia and working with partners on the ground to design and deliver projects for threatened tree species.

Person Specification

BGCI is seeking to appoint a self-motivated person with a strong interest and knowledge of plant conservation approaches. They will need good social and listening skills. Candidates for this post will have a proven record of data collation, report writing and attention to detail. The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of working with multicultural and multinational institutions and structures.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum), explaining your motivation for the role and providing examples and evidence of how you are suitable for the position.

Closing date for applications is 25 February 2025

The interviews will be conducted online/in person 12 - 14 March 2025

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector.