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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The sanctuary offers a home-from-home environment for all our residents.  Under direction you will be required to always provide and maintain a high standard of care and quality of life for all sanctuary residents in a safe and happy environment.  To offer love, comfort, stimulation, compassion, stability and security to all residents including the wildlife, ensuring their environment is the perfect sanctuary.

Under direction, you will be responsible for the welfare and happiness of each resident, ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of all residents in your charge, through constant interaction, whilst still maintaining consistently high standards of hygiene for each resident and throughout the sanctuary with daily cleaning duties.

There are many physical elements including cleaning, grooming, lifting residents, bending and working outdoors, so the capability to carry out all such tasks is essential. 

A love of animals together with the commitment and dedication needed to enrich their time at the sanctuary is also essential.  Full training will be given.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction you will be required to:-

i. Care for each resident like your own family, to build bonds with each resident in your charge, to understand each individual character, their likes, dislikes, personality and needs, to be receptive and understanding and have the ability to spot when things are not quite right.

ii. Minimise the trauma to any resident at a time of illness with compassionate care and, if needed, staying with them to reassure and “not clock off” when the shift ends.

iii. Provide stability by way of a routine with regard to meal times, exercise, grooming and cleaning, so all residents feel safe and secure. 

iv. Provide meals, ie breakfast, lunch and evening meals as well as any extra meals required for residents’ needs.

v. Ensure bedding, towels and coats are washed, bowls, toys, grooming implements and curtains are cleaned.  The living quarters for all residents to be spotlessly clean, utensils washed, floors hoovered and mopped.  To be able to add the extra little touches to further enhance their living quarters and surroundings. 

vi. Pick up animal waste from rooms, patio areas and whilst out walking and dispose of in a safe and hygienic fashion.

vii. Daily cleaning duties to include outside areas of the sanctuary ie stables, aviaries, paddocks, yards and cat gardens having regard for the general tidiness and cleanliness of the entire sanctuary.

viii. Communicate with all residents throughout your shift, be compassionate, patient, gentle and fun.

ix. Prioritise own workload as well as work within a team, communicate effectively with other team members, give and receive emotional support at difficult times when a resident dies. 

x. Meet and greet visitors to the sanctuary as and when required.

xi. Liaise with all other staff of the Trust in a flexible manner.

xii. Be familiar with and adhere to The Trust’s procedures, disciplinary and applicable rules and ensure compliance with legislation (Health and Safety, Data Protection, especially the privacy of members, petitioners and volunteers alike).

xiii. At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for the Trust.

Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.

Humane World for Animals UK is part of Humane World for Animals, 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 effective voice for animals running campaigns in wildlife protection, the fur trade, and farmed animal welfare, backed by hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. A small but effective team, Humane World UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.

About the position

Responsible strategic leadership and effective delivery of Humane World UK’s public affairs advocacy, this role is an exciting opportunity to create lasting change at scale. The role will be responsible for delivering public affairs components of all of Humane World UK's priority campaigns, including bans on imports of hunting trophies and fur, a ban on the use of farrowing crates for pigs, and adoption of plant-forward policies in public sector procurement. The role will also identify new and reactive opportunities to improve public policy for animal protection in the UK.

If you are results-oriented, persuasive, organised and have strong proven experience as a public affairs professional then we would like to hear from you.

Key areas of responsibility

• Undertake strategic policy analyses, and develop evidence-led policy positions, briefings, and statements, to support the effective delivery of Humane World UK campaigns to political audiences;
• Work with campaigns teams to deliver timely dissemination of Humane World UK’s briefing and policy outputs to targeted policy and political stakeholders, including through Parliamentary meetings and events;
• Monitor the national policy and political landscape, including parliamentary inquiries, consultations, written and oral questions, party political policy positions and government announcements, in order to recommend and draft responses;
• Work with Humane World UK's legal advisors to analyse draft legislation pertinent to Humane World UK’s campaigns, crafting proposed amendments and coordinating interventions to secure the most robust and enforceable animal welfare laws;
• Manage, and ensure team-wide effective use of, Humane World UK’s political monitoring tools and database, to inform political stakeholder relationship development and management;
• Create stakeholder maps and relationship development strategies for key policy-making stakeholders for each of Humane World UK’s priority campaigns, to strengthen our influence and reputation in the civil service, government, and parliament;
• Respond to public affairs and policy inquiries from the public, supporters, and the media;
• Report regularly on progress against agreed public affairs goals and metrics.

About you

Our successful candidate will be a confident, articulate and positive with a proven track in leveraging positive change the the public affairs/policy space. A proactive self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of managing and developing strong, focused and ambitious teams, and a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles. You will have experience of building strong, trust-based, strategic relationships with political and policy stakeholders in order to deliver agreed goals, and you will ideally bring a network of positive relationships with you. You will have ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare; a willingness to constantly learn and develop the most impactful, cost-effective, audience-tailored advocacy to politicians and policy-makers; and your work will be solidly underpinned by regular evaluation of progress and impact with a view to further improving strategies.

We are searching for an experienced public affairs professional to make a difference and be part of our sucessful and friendly team. If that’s you, please get in touch!

To apply

You must have an existing right to work in the UK, and you must reside in the UK, to be considered for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by 11pm Sunday 23rd March Note: Our policy is to offer a fixed one year contract to start with a view to convert to a permanent contract in year two.

Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.

Supporting the Senior Analysis Officer and the Reporting & Data Quality Officer, this new role will help us to provide and maintain comprehensive reporting and analytics for both the Income Generation and Operations teams at Battersea. By joining our team, the successful candidate will play a key part in enhancing our data capabilities and supporting our mission to be there for every dog and cat.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working with data visualisation tools, excellent numerical and analytical skills, the ability to communicate complex data, analysis, or technical information, and experience of writing queries to extract and manipulate data using (e.g.) SQL, Power Query, etc.

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: 18th March 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

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.

Raystede is at an exciting stage of developing the charity’s major donor programme and preparing for a capital appeal over the next two years. We’re looking for an engaging, enthusiastic and passionate person, skilled in relationship development, with or without fundraising experience.

About the Role

As Raystede’s Major Donor Fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in securing significant donations to support our work, building and nurturing relationships with high-value supporters, regularly engaging with them to maximise their support and commitment. Reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising, you'll work closely with the Senior Management Team and all other teams across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Fundraising or account management experience with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify, research and cultivate potential high-net-worth individuals.
• Ability to create compelling proposals, make persuasive asks and demonstrate the impact to inspire and deepen supporter engagement.
• Strong networking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, personalised relationships, working with discretion, tact and sensitivity.
• Well-organised, detail orientated and able to plan and deliver long-term strategies.
• Proficient in CRM database and MS Office
• Experience in event planning and donor stewardship is a plus.
• Passion for animal welfare and commitment to Raystede’s mission.

Please read the job description and additional information to help with your application.

The closing date for your application is 24 March 2025

Interviews will be held 1 and 2 April 2025

Join us and make a real difference for animals in need!

Contract length: FTC up to 12-month maternity cover

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35hrs, work Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm

Salary:  Circa £32,000

Closing date for applications: Monday, 24st March 2025

First interview date: W/C 31st March 2025, Microsoft Teams; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible

Second interview date: W/C 7th April 2025, in-person interview

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleague across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.

At our North West London Home, we are recruiting an interim Head of Cattery who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare to provide front line leadership to our team of Cattery and Animal Care staff and volunteers. We care for up to eight cats and kittens on site, in addition to cats placed into foster homes. Our Head of Cattery is responsible for managing the day-to-day smooth running of our cattery and maintaining the wellbeing of all cats in our care, so that their individual physical and psychological needs are catered for adequately, and in line with our standards and ethics.

This is a high profile and hugely important role for Mayhew as our Head of Cattery oversees each cat’s journey through Mayhew from in-take to assessment and then to rehoming. Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, foster carers, adopters, other charities and rescues and members of the public, our Head of Cattery is instrumental in ensuring that our cats have all they need – from feeding, cleaning, enrichment and socialising to finding their perfect forever home. This role can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding; you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here.

Leading a small team, our Head of Cattery is responsible for managing all aspects of our cat in-takes, adoptions and fostering, managing our capacity to ensure we help as many cats as we can and ensuring our cats are rehomed to a home suited to their individual needs as soon as possible.

We offer a caring and supportive team and the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of cats who rely on us.

Generally, you will:

• Lead and manage our Cattery and ensure the very best care and support is given to each of our cats
• Proactively, collaboratively and resourcefully maintain relationships with volunteers, foster carers, adopters, other rescue managers and other colleagues in the wider Mayhew community
• Manage your team in an inclusive and collaborative way, enabling and empowering them
• Engage and collaborate with senior staff to ensure effective delivery of our strategic and operational goals

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience in:

• Experience working with cats, ideally in a shelter environment
• Strong knowledge of cat behaviour and welfare
• Experience of successfully motivating, managing, and developing a high performing team and managing performance
• Experience of effectively managing competing and changeable priorities, a high workload and multiple complex issues and tasks

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this post at any time, should we receive a high volume of applications.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as an Individual Giving Officer.

Job title: Individual Giving Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full or Part time. 35 hours per week to be worked during our office hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm). Part-time (minimum of 28 hours per week) will be considered.
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA / Hybrid (some home-working available subject to business requirements).
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 PA full time equivalent (pro rata if part-time), dependent on experience.
This role will include occasional weekend and evening work, for which TOIL will be agreed with line manager.

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

As Individual Giving Officer, you will focus on creating and managing fundraising campaigns aimed at securing donations from individual supporters. You will work to build and maintain relationships with current and potential supporters of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, ensuring that they are engaged and motivated to contribute to our mission of helping, healing and homing Bristol’s most vulnerable pets.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for donor acquisition and retention, as well as managing communication with supporters through various channels such as direct mail, e-mail, social media and events.

You will be responsible for analysing the effectiveness of our fundraising initiatives, ensuring that targets are met, and identifying new opportunities for growth. You will collaborate with staff and volunteers across the charity to align individual giving strategies with broader organisational goals.

You will play a key role in ensuring that we provide our supporters with the best donor experience possible, where they feel valued and informed about the impact their donations are making.

Application deadline: midnight on 8 April 2025
Interview dates: Wednesday 16th April and Thursday 17th April 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

No agencies please.

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for animal welfare?  Do you have the strategic vision, commercial acumen, and media expertise to guide a respected charity in adapting to today’s challenging economic environment?  If so, Ferne Animal Sanctuary invites you to apply for the pivotal role of Chief Executive Officer.

About Ferne Animal Sanctuary

For over 80 years, Ferne Animal Sanctuary has provided refuge for unwanted and neglected animals, promoting animal welfare and finding forever homes for those in need. As a small independent charity, we are at a turning point, navigating a dynamic economic climate while seeking to diversify income streams and become less reliant on legacy funding.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead the organisation in reshaping its future, ensuring sustainability and growth during challenging times. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include:

· Steering the organisation’s long-term strategy of increasing the number of charity shops whilst ensuring resilience and responsiveness to changes in the economic environment.

· Expanding and diversifying income streams to reduce reliance on legacies, with a focus on retail growth, fundraising innovation, and commercial opportunities.

· Enhancing Ferne’s profile through media, PR, and marketing strategies, growing awareness and support.

· Managing the charity efficiently and ethically, maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and adhering to all regulations.

· Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, donors, colleagues, volunteers, and the community to strengthen Ferne’s influence and support base.

About you

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with the following skills and experience

· Proven leadership experience, ideally within the charity, retail, or commercial sector.

· A strong track record of achieving commercial success and driving profitability, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.

· Expertise in media, PR, and marketing, with a proven ability to elevate an organisation’s profile and build engagement.

· A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate economic challenges and lead change effectively.

· A genuine passion for animal welfare and a deep commitment to Ferne’s mission.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

· Outstanding ability to engage and inspire a diverse, multi-site workforce including volunteers

· Experience working with a Board of Trustees or in a governance setting is desirable.

What We Offer

· The opportunity to lead a well-loved and respected charity, shaping its future in a meaningful way.

· A dedicated team of colleagues and volunteers who share your passion for animals.

· A beautiful rural location in Somerset with a strong sense of community.

The closing date for applications is 24th March 2025.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview during the week commencing 31st March 2025.

Freedom for Animals (formerly known as the Captive Animals Protection Society) is one of the oldest animal rights charities in the UK. Established in 1957, we are celebrating over 65 years of working for animals. Through a combination of undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying and education, Freedom for Animals is working for an end to the abuse and exploitation of animals for human entertainment in zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey centres, circuses, TV, film and media, and the exotic pet trade.

Freedom for Animals is seeking an experienced Supporter Care Officer to support the Fundraising Manager.

The successful candidate will join a small but growing team and will play a key role in supporting the delivery organisation’s strategic objectives.

You will have demonstrable experience in Google for Business, Microsoft Office and CRM databases, preferably Salesforce. Supporter care and fundraising experience would be an advantage although training will be given. You will assist the Fundraising Manager with a wide range of fundraising tasks and will be responsible for responding to correspondence from donors and supporters. You will also be required to enter data onto the Salesforce CRM so an attention to detail is essential. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working within small to medium-sized teams. You will be a team player, have a good level of education, be a passionate advocate for animals and animal rights, and share Freedom for Animals ethos and vision. Knowledge of animal protection issues relating to zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey zoos, circuses and the exotic pet trade would be an advantage.

About us:

The Humane League UK (THL UK) is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. 

We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. 

Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.

THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. 

We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

​We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

The position:

The Humane League UK (THL UK) is seeking a data-focussed and strategic individual, with a strong background in digital fundraising, to help drive long-lasting improvements for millions of farmed animals.

This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation, with ambitious fundraising targets over the coming years as we work toward greater financial self-reliance and stability. 

To achieve those targets we need to accelerate our individual giving and digital fundraising programme. 

You can be part of our Development Team helping to make this happen.

You’ll develop and execute our digital fundraising strategy, utilising data to maximise acquisition, engagement, optimisation and conversion of our supporter base to grow our income. By significantly increasing the number of regular givers, converting a higher percentage of non-givers to donors, and acquiring new supporters who can be converted into future donors, you can make sure that our work continues to have long-lasting impacts - ending cages for egg-laying hens, convincing corporates to commit to improving chicken welfare in their supply chains, challenging the Government over the use of fast-growing breeds of chicken, and working to secure the first legislation to protect farmed fish.

We will be holding a webinar on Wednesday 19th March at 7pm GMT for you to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Gavin Chappell-Bates, Head of Development and Holly Spindler, Digital Communications Manager. If you’re interested, please register by following the 'Apply via website' button.

Who you are:

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of analysing, assessing and utilising data, making the most of technical solutions and making informed decisions to optimise and enhance fundraising performance. You’ll have good experience working with CRMs and donor data. If you have experience implementing a new CRM solution in an organisation, this will be a big plus. You will have excellent attention to detail and high standards - ensuring clean and good quality data, maintaining consistent data use across the organisation.

You will have a proven track record of delivering digital fundraising strategies and successful digital fundraising campaigns, as well as developing supporter journeys. You will be someone who thrives on collaborating across an organisation to ensure communications and campaigns are as effective as possible, leading to increased acquisition, engagement and conversion.

You are someone who is able to use their initiative to solve problems and overcome challenges. You are self-motivated, able to work autonomously, be proactive and resourceful. You are a good organiser and project manager, able to manage complex tasks and keep projects on track, ensuring good internal communication and collaboration.

We foster an environment of feedback, development and learning at THL UK. You’ll be someone that values receiving feedback, is able to assess your own performance, and has a desire to want to learn, develop and improve as an individual.

We are looking for someone committed to the work we do for animals, who aligns with our values and has a passion and enthusiasm for digital fundraising. Prior experience of digital fundraising is essential.

We will provide relevant learning and development opportunities, tailored to your experience and personal needs, which could include in-house training, external training, and fundraising events and conferences.

Be part of our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

Primary Duties:

• Lead on developing and executing our digital fundraising strategy: working with our Digital Communications Manager to make sure it aligns with and feeds into our wider organisational digital strategy, as well as with the Head of Development to make sure it aligns with our wider fundraising strategy.

• Management of our new CRM: we are in the process of selecting a new CRM solution to support fundraising at THL UK. This role will initially take responsibility for getting this implemented and embedded in the organisation, and then take on the day-to-day management and responsibility of the CRM to make sure we utilise the platform to its full potential and resolve any challenges or issues.

• Coordinating our end of year fundraising appeal: our biggest of the year, working with our Digital Fundraiser to develop engaging content and communications, and with our Major Gifts Fundraiser and Head of Development to secure match funds and major gifts, to ensure we secure valuable income each year (this appeal raised over £100k in 2024). You’ll help set and track the targets and metrics for the campaign, and conduct post-campaign analysis to capture what we learn to inform our future activities.

• With a focus on acquisition, retention, and conversion, work with our Digital Communications Manager to map out and develop donor journeys as part of our wider supporter journeys, using technological solutions to ensure supporters are progressing effectively.

• Regularly assess and analyse supporter and donor data, using these insights to shape our strategy and activities. This includes monitoring engagement levels across various touch points, such as donating, volunteering, taking digital actions, or engaging with our communications, as well as evaluating segmentation and targeting of key audiences. Identify the data needed to inform decision-making and establish mechanisms to capture it effectively.

• Work with the Finance Operations Lead to make sure all supporter and donation data in our CRM is accurate, complete and up-to-date: this includes ensuring that Gift Aid claims are regularly made, donation data is regularly reconciled with our finance system, that we have a holistic picture of our supporters, and we have a regular programme of data cleansing in place.

• Ensure our donation processes are optimised: allowing us to minimise any possible friction on our donation pages and increase the percentage of those going on to make a donation. Ensuring that we have processes in place to capture abandoned baskets and failed payments, and any technical issues which could disrupt our ability to collect payments are monitored and resolved quickly, working with our technical partners or external experts where necessary.

• Oversee the development of any new donation pages or donor data collection forms: whether those are created in-house or by an external consult or agency.

• Make sure THL UK team members are getting what they need from our CRM and technical solutions. Ensuring that they are using systems correctly and consistently, to avoid poor practices which might result in bad data or sub-optimal functionality. Including access and user permissions, notifications and alerts for new donors and donations, training and support, and access to dashboards and reports needed to inform their work.

• Manage any external support required to optimise our CRM and technological solutions: including our CRM partner, payment processing partner and any additional consultants or third parties. Work with them to make sure any technical issues or significant architectural changes are addressed.

• Provide day-to-day support to our Digital Fundraiser: offering advice and guidance,  working with them on campaigns and communications to help us achieve the goals as set out in our digital fundraising strategy, including regular pushes for key income streams such as regular giving.

• Make sure we optimise any available budget to increase acquisition and conversion to help us achieve our strategic goals.

• Keep colleagues up-to-date on our digital fundraising plans and make sure those plans are fed into our organisation-wide planning tools.

• Look for opportunities for technology to enhance fundraising at THL UK, including use of AI.

In addition:

• Attending relevant events and conferences as necessary: whether to increase your learning, engage with peers in the animal protection or fundraising sectors, or to help raise our profile and support our wider fundraising efforts.

• Helping drive understanding of and engagement with fundraising across the organisation, with staff, volunteers and trustees: sharing updates through presentations, workshops, written communications, or other effective formats to keep the wider team informed on fundraising progress. 

• Participating in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.

• Help us make THL UK an inclusive workplace where employees and supporters are proud to be members of the movement

• Demonstrate commitment to creating a stronger and more effective animal protection movement through inclusion and belonging.Recognising the need for all of us to do better for social justice on a personal and organisational level.

• Attending in-person team workshops several times a year.

• Performing any other duties assigned by the Head of Development.

For full details of the role, including the key competencies we see as the the most important requirements for being successful in this position, please visit our website by following the 'Apply via Website' button.

Hours:

This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday.

From 1st July 2024 we are piloting a four day working week across the whole of the UK organisation. The pilot is planned to run for 12 months, at which point a decision will be made by our Board of Trustees as to whether this will become permanent. Success of the trial relies on the organisation being able to achieve the same or improved level of impact in four working days as five, with staff experiencing either the same or improved levels of wellbeing.

During the four day week pilot, working hours for this position will be reduced to 30 hours per week, to be worked across Monday to Thursday, with no reduction in salary. This will be a temporary change to the contractual terms for the successful candidate. The appointed person must be prepared to increase their working hours to 37.5 hours per week if a return to a five-day working week is decided. In the event that THL UK considers before the end of the trial period that the trial is having an adverse operational impact, we reserve the right to bring the trial to end on one month’s notice.

Good to know:

You will have access to:

• ​A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
• A 4 day working week (note: this is a year long pilot until July 2025 when its continuation will be assessed)
• 25 days leave plus Public Holidays (reduced proportionately during four day week trial)
• ​Flexible working hours
• ​A workplace pension
• An annual learning and development budget
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing 
• £25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs

At The Humane League UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.

For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Digital Fundraising Lead salary please the attached document.

All applicants need to be:

1. ​Fluent in written and spoken English.
2. ​Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK).
3. ​Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

The Process:

All applicants will be contacted within one week of the closing date to let you know if you have been successful in reaching the next stage.

Our full interview process comprises of the following stages:

• A skills test to give us an opportunity to see your skills in action (completed remotely).
• Join an online interview (via video call) so we can learn more about each other.
• Final Interview (via video call as above)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the attached document. 

Job Title and Summary: As Soi Dog Foundation enters an exciting phase of growth in our fundraising, with ambitious plans to transform our use of data and donor engagement, this role is crucial to our success.

Leading the Data and Donor Services team, this position combines the strategic optimisation of our data systems with ensuring excellence in donor care. The role is responsible for:

• Managing and developing our Raiser's Edge database and donor portal
• Improving donor retention and reactivation rates through data-driven strategies
• Ensuring exceptional donor service delivery and support
• Developing analytics capabilities and insight generation
• Leading system improvements and team development

Working closely with the Digital Fundraising Coordinator, this role drives the strategic use of data to optimise donor communications while managing a high-performing donor services function that supports our growing international donor base. The Data and Donor Services Manager reports directly to the Director of Fundraising International and indirectly to the Director of Fundraising Thailand.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data System Management & Quality

a. Design, document and manage audit procedures quarterly to ensure accuracy of donation data maintained in Raiser's Edge

b. Coordinate required data cleanup to optimise database quality and reduce costs

c. Develop SOPs and maintain accurate documentation for all data processes d. Perform annual audits of all SOPs to ensure accuracy

d. Ensure security of private personal data across markets

2. Analytics & Insight

a. Develop and maintain interactive dashboards utilizing a suite such as Power Bi, showing fundraising performance, donor behavior, and campaign effectiveness

b. Provide monthly reports to Directors with continual improvement of reporting and insights

c. Develop reporting mechanisms for donation trends (amounts, duration, frequency)

d. Analyse campaign performance to determine ROI and optimisation opportunities

e. Develop and implement donor segmentation framework

f. Lead monthly analysis of donor behavior patterns with fundraising team

g. Track and analyse performance across international markets

3. Data Systems & Infrastructure

a. Drive continuous development of data infrastructure and CRM capabilities

b. Train and support staff members in CRM use

c. Maintain technical documentation of all system processes

d. Lead development and implementation of system improvements

e. Manage regular engagement with Blackbaud

f. Run monthly user group meetings to drive CRM adoption

4. Data-Driven Strategy

a. Develop strategies to maximise lifetime giving value based on donor insights

b. Champion best practices in donor data management

c. Create and implement data quality frameworks

d. Support fundraising planning through data analysis

e. Design data-driven approaches to improve retention

5. Donor Services

a. Oversee donor communication and support processes

b. Manage gift verification across giving platforms

c. Handle Gift in Will information requests

d. Support team in managing donor queries and changes

e. Provide assistance to non-native English speaking team members

f. Ensure exceptional donor care standards

6. Team Leadership

a. Manage the Data and Donor Services team

b. Conduct regular 1:1s and set clear performance expectations

c. Develop team members' skills and capabilities, and build business cases for team growth

Department and Supervisor: This position reports directly to the Director of International Fundraising & Marketing, and indirectly/works closely with the Director of Fundraising Thailand.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluent English speaker
• Some knowledge of Thai culture and language (desirable)
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of designing, leading and managing successful data and insight provision
• Previous fundraising or non-profit experience
• Ability to transform data and information requests into actionable insights based on stakeholder's interests and requirements
• Ability to take a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to ensure appropriate decisions are taken
• Working knowledge payment processors such as Braintree and PayPal
• Able to pre-empt problems and think creatively to recommend solutions
• Experience with email management software such as Mailchimp
• Experience of delivering data analysis and reporting services
• Experience of delivering data to increase the operational effectiveness of an organisation
• An effective and assertive leader, able to empower and grow high performing data specialists
• High level of attention to detail and excellent computer literacy
• Exceptional customer service skills
• A passion for animals and animal welfare
• Experience of working with Raiser’s Edge NXT (desirable)
• Experience of working with Power Bi, or as other suites such as Google Analytics, Looker etc. (desirable)

Location: We’re open to candidate who wish to be based in either Soi Dog Foundation, Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand or based in Bangkok.

For the Bangkok-based role. Initially, there will be a hybrid working arrangement with some work-from-home flexibility and as we establish our new office in Bangkok, this will transition to a full-time office-based position and can travel to Phuket when necessary. Soi Dog will cover flight and accommodation during working in Phuket.

Type of Employment: This position is full-time.

Additional Information

• 19 annual holidays (including 13 days of Thai National Holidays) rising annually on an incremental scale
• Annual Salary Adjustment
• Social Security
• Provident Fund
• Uniform provided
• Visa and work permit
• Housing Allowance

Contract length: Permanent

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35, flexible working but minimum two days in the office

Salary:  £43-47K depending on experience

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd March 2025 at midnight, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Interview dates: We will be conducting Teams interviews w/c 3rd & 10th March, followed by an in person interview w/c 17th March.

Are you an Individual Giving and Legacy fundraiser passionate about making a real difference for animals in need? We are looking for an Individual Giving and Legacy Manager to join us at Mayhew.

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c200 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We are recruiting an experienced and ambitious Individual Giving & Legacy Manager who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare, to lead on the strategic direction and delivery of our growing Individual Giving and Legacy marketing programme, managing activity across multiple channels and products to  both retain our amazing, loyal donors and attract many more to support us.

Our Individual Giving & Legacy Manager is integral to our ambition to broaden our reach and deepen our impact by shaping and our fundraising activities and working on integrated campaigns with our Fundraising management team and wider colleagues and external suppliers. This is a highly visible and hugely important role for Mayhew, and will work across departments to build our case for support and employ it across a range of retention and acquisition channels.

This role offers a lot of variety, spanning strategic planning and operational delivery and the successful candidate will be able to pivot from working closely with the Head of Fundraising to identify new growth opportunities, to project managing a DM appeal, to supporting their line reports to optimise day-to-day processes.

At Mayhew, we feel the urgency of soaring demand for our vital work and feel relentless in our commitment to rise to meet it. We work in a contemporary and flexible way, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives. We are looking for someone who is as committed to dogs and cats in need as we are, and who thrives in this working style. We are determined to achieve a collaborative, integrated working approach for the organisation and to move the charity forward at pace.

We are looking for a driven, passionate, highly organised and experienced fundraising manager with a keen eye for detail. We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions to grow our income significantly over the coming years, and face into challenges and opportunities along the way. Our Individual Giving & Legacy Manager must be an experienced and resourceful fundraiser who can inspire trust and enthusiasm in their team and across the organisation.

Generally, you will:

• Provide leadership and support to the Head of Fundraising as part of the fundraising management team
• Deliver against our income targets and maximise the unrestricted impact of cash and regular giving income
• Develop and implement ambitious onward fundraising donor journeys, including legacy marketing
• Proactively improve supporter care processes, operations and relationships
• Lead innovation in our individual giving approach in a test and learn culture
• Collaborate proactively across the organisation to find, develop and share stories that will inspire support
• Be a positive, empathetic people manager, inspiring your team and leading by example.

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience in:

• A fundraising role in a charity of comparable breadth and scope with proven success in growing income
• Being a great project manager and successfully managing multiple, often competing projects through to delivery
• Identifying and successfully implementing proactive initiatives to grow and diversify income
• Reporting and monitoring success so as to adapt and refine fundraising projects and products
• Successfully motivating, managing, and developing a team, whether through line management or project/stakeholder management

Why Join Mayhew?

You’ll be part of an ambitious organisation with plans to grow income and broaden our impact for dogs, cats, and communities. We work collaboratively and flexibly, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Mayhew and help us create a better future for dogs, cats, and the people who love them.

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this post at any time, should we receive a high volume of applications.

Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office or as required by the CEO)   
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)   

Make a meaningful impact by supporting a global leader in animal welfare and sustainability. Join Compassion in World Farming and be part of a movement creating a better world for animals and future generations.

About Us:  

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. We have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.

Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.

About the Role:  

As the Senior Executive Assistant to the Global CEO, you will play a vital role in providing high-level, strategic support to a dynamic, global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. You will manage the CEO’s complex schedule, coordinate travel and high-profile events, and oversee governance meetings while ensuring seamless communication and project execution across the organisation. Your ability to anticipate needs and handle confidential matters with discretion will allow the CEO to focus on critical strategic priorities, while you’ll also be a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

This role requires proactive thinking, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, offering both operational and strategic assistance to the Global CEO in achieving Compassion in World Farming’s ambitious goals.  

About You:  

To succeed in this pivotal role, you will need to be an experienced and proactive Senior Executive Assistant, with a proven track record of supporting C-suite executives and managing high-stakes administrative functions. You’ll thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, while managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and high-level meetings. You will have outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, where you are able to maintain professionalism and discretion in all interactions, with internal and external stakeholders.

You will be a strategic thinker and problem-solver, who is able to anticipate the needs of the CEO and proactively address challenges, as and when they may arise. You will have the ability to balance multiple priorities, while supporting key strategic projects and initiatives. Additionally, you’ll bring a positive, collaborative attitude and enjoy mentoring and supporting other staff members to help foster a strong team dynamic. With a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to the values of Compassion in World Farming, this will make you an ideal fit for this impactful and rewarding role.

Why Should You Apply:  

This is a dynamic and critical role, where you’ll provide unparalleled executive support to the Global CEO of Compassion in World Farming. You’ll blend high-level administrative support with strategic operations, playing a key part in driving organisational efficiency. Your work will contribute directly to the success of the CEO and the Executive Office by supporting key projects, priorities, and initiatives. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a non-profit environment and help shape high-level decision-making, this is the opportunity for you.   

Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:   

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.    
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan   
- MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme   
- Free onsite parking,   
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.    
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities   
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)    
- A defined contribution pension scheme   
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay   
- Premium Subscription to Calm App   

To Apply:     

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.   

 Application Information:    

Cut-off date:  Tuesday 1st April at 12pm
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews:  Thursday 3rd April or Friday 4th April
2nd Stage (Teams or Face to Face at HQ) Interviews (with Task):  Thursday 10th April or Friday 11th April

No agencies please.   

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.     

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.  We value diversity and live experience and 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.   

REF-220346

New role at SPANA

Permanent Contract; Flexible working

Salary:  £45,000 - £50,000 pa depending on skills and experience.

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. 

We are looking for a proactive and skilled IT & SYSTEMS Manager to join our team.

This varied new role as IT & SYSTEMS Manager includes:

· ensuring our IT infrastructure and services support the organisation’s needs while enabling teams to work effectively, securely, and collaboratively.

· leading the day-to-day management of our IT service provider relationship and playing a central role in scoping, sourcing, and implementing new software solutions.

· enhancing cyber security, ensuring readiness for Cyber Essentials accreditation.

· researching opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency.

· overseeing the management of SharePoint, hardware, and system issues, while driving continuous improvement in IT systems and processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant IT degree or apprenticeship/NVQ
• Proven experience in IT management or a similar role, including managing relationships with external service providers.
• A strong and practical understanding of managing IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and security for a remote workforce of 60 in the UK and globally. 
• Experience in improving and maintaining cyber security and familiarity with Cyber Essentials requirements or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and project management and skills, with the ability to scope, plan, and deliver IT projects effectively.
• The ability to work collaboratively and successfully with other teams and external global partners.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• A passion for animal health and welfare.

Experience working in the not for profit sector, familiarity with cloud services and working knowledge of French or Arabic would be ideal.

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.

Flexible Working: London office (Borough High Street)  or remote. If remote, employees must normally visit the London office or other locations for meetings or events once a month at their own cost.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Send a CV and cover letter/email (no more than two pages) to recruitment(at)spana(dot)org with IT & SYSTEMSMANAGER in the subject line.

2. Job description and Person specification available on our website.

3. Deadline:  23:59 GMT on 26 March 2025.

4. Main interviews will take place the week of the 31 March.

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

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

 

Central London, London Bridge Hybrid (Min of 1 day per week in our Central London Office)

Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. With a new global strategy and ambitious plans for growth this role will help improve and innovate design across all our content to drive user engagement and conversion.

Criteria

As a creative designer, you will bring our brand and mission to life through high-quality, impactful design work across a variety of offline and online assets.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues to review and update our materials, working on a diverse range of projects spanning teams such as Fundraising, Programmes, Animal Welfare, and Partnerships. You will also provide feedback on designs developed by agencies and external suppliers, ensuring alignment with our visual identity in collaboration with the Brand Engagement and Planning Manager. With our brand currently undergoing an exciting review, you will be involved in rolling out and activating our brand identity across all channels.

As a champion of the Brooke brand, you will uphold brand consistency across all design projects, manage design and brand approval processes, and oversee design support requests.

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience as a creative designer within a multi-disciplinary graphic design role. You will demonstrate expertise in tailoring designs to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud is essential, along with a track record of producing high-quality designs.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke. 

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.

Closing date: 26th March 2025 (this role may close early depending on the response)