Entry level jobs for the Animal sector in greater london
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, full-time, 35 hours over 5 days (part time and flexible working can be considered)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: UK, Remote
Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025
Interview date: w/c 5 May 2025
Are you a passionate and driven fundraiser with a talent for building meaningful relationships? We’re looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who thrives on engaging donors and inspiring support on a 12-month fixed term contract.
More about the role
Our Philanthropy team is responsible for engaging mid-value and major donors, as well as trusts and foundations.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a vital part of the relationship management team, stewarding a mixed portfolio of donors, including individuals and trusts/foundations. You will cultivate and manage relationships with supporters typically giving five-figure gifts, with opportunities to secure six-figure donations. Through engaging conversations, impactful written proposals, and in-person meetings, you will inspire donors to invest in our mission and make a lasting difference for pets in need.
This role is available on a full-time, 12-month fixed term basis. We are also happy to consider candidates who may be looking for part time/4 days instead of 5 and flexible working.
If you have a passion for philanthropy, excellent relationship-building skills, and a track record of securing major gifts, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
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Manage a mixed portfolio of donors and prospects
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Design and deliver innovative and engaging stewardship plans for prospects
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Manage donor-led cultivation opportunities/events (e.g. private tours and dinners)
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Work with existing advocates to identify opportunities within their networks to introduce new prospects to the work of Blue Cross
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Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders who can add value to the cultivation process
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Create engaging and impressive donor communications including funding proposals and impact reports
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Adhere to a suite of clear work processes demonstrating compliance with our privacy policy, GDPR, data protection legislation and fundraising best practice
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Deliver a comprehensive set of KPIs including meeting an individual income target
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Maintain accurate and up to date donor records and updates using our CRM
Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role, responsibilities, and how you can make a difference.
About you
You will have exceptional interpersonal skills and quickly understand donor motivations, delivering tailored and impactful stewardship. A natural communicator, you can adapt your approach to connect with any audience, whether through compelling written proposals or face-to-face meetings.
Creative and strategic, you know how to craft inspiring fundraising materials for different audiences and settings. You’re proactive in moving prospects through the pipeline, building strong relationships, and confidently making the ask.
With a results-driven mindset, you foster productive stakeholder relationships that drive philanthropy forward. You work with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion, and you take pride in being part of a dedicated and supportive team.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
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Proven experience of mid to high-value fundraising with a track record of initiating new relationships, making the ask and developing long-term donor relationships
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Experience of crafting compelling funding proposals and applications
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Experience of designing stewardship journeys for mid to high value supporters resulting in increased affinity to the organisation and donation uplift
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Experience of sharing philanthropic opportunities with high-net-individuals in a professional and engaging manner, with a flair for adapting to their individual aspirations
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Experience of successful developing senior stakeholder relationships (both internally and externally)
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Experience of successfully delivering an income target
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An ability to think laterally and proactively to problem solve
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Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, excellent attention to detail, prioritise work and meet deadlines
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Experience of successfully conveying a fundraising need to donors in an engaging way both in person and in high quality written stewardship
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and discretion
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Full driving licence in order to travel to donor meetings
A bonus if you have:
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Experience of working within an animal welfare charity
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A fundraising qualification or evidence of CPD
How to apply
Click the apply button and complete the online application process before 23:59 on the closing date on Tuesday 29 April 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
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Free access to GP via MetLife
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Recognition scheme
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Annual volunteer days
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Claim for professional fees
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Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Team: Feline Research
Location: Remote with travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £44,400.69 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Feline Welfare Associate Researcher:
- work on domestic cat welfare related projects both internally in Cats Protection and in collaboration with academics and other organisations to increase the knowledge and data on cat welfare within a practical shelter landscape
- daily tasks including supporting the completion of research papers, literature reviews, evidence synthesis and its critical evaluation as well as qualitative data analysis from ongoing projects
- substantial periods of cat based fieldwork including travel and stays away from home will also be required as part of the role
About the Feline Research team:
- the team work across a series of complex research workstreams which prioritise the development of non-invasive, biologically sound ways to support cat-wellbeing focused data gathering
- the post holder will be required to work closely and collaboratively with the rest of the team, in order to support on varied research tasks subject to the needs of each ongoing project
- the team consist of Feline Welfare Postdoctoral Researchers and a Feline Welfare Scientist as well as the wider research team
What we’re looking for in our Feline Welfare Associate Researcher:
- previously undertaken non-invasive animal behaviour and welfare focused studies including literature searches, project design, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing
- applied animal welfare and husbandry experience e.g. in shelter/zoo/animal charity/veterinary/community context
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- self-motivation and the ability to effectively problem solve and work on own initiative
- post-graduate degree in animal behaviour, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, psychology, biological science or related subject
- valid UK driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 27 April 2025
Virtual interview date: 06 and 09 May 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
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 successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- Virtual interview with presentation
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Animal welfare charities the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Fundraising & Membership Officer to strengthen the Fundraising and Communications team. This pivotal role involves working with the Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives, enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand the impact of our animal welfare initiatives during an exciting period of growth and change for both charities.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a small multi-disciplinary team but also be confident to take the lead and work unsupervised when necessary.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their fundraising career.
This position can be office-based, or home-based. However, the postholder will be expected to attend our offices in Hertfordshire to carry out duties as required, and attend some meetings. Travel costs and subsidence will be covered for the employee in these situations. The job may also require occasional travel within the UK and possibly overseas for conferences/meetings and other relevant events - some of which may occur at weekends or in the evening. Because we’re based in the UK, the appointee will need to be UK-based and legally entitled to work in the UK.
We use anonymous recruitment at the screening stage to ensure an equitable recruitment process.
Please see the Application Pack for a full job description, details on how to apply and further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Digital Campaigns Officer
Position Objective:
To implement and support digital campaign advocacy programmes for PETA and other PETA entities, including e-mail marketing programmes and online petitions
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Location:
Hybrid in London or remote (with monthly attendance to the London office)
Reports To:
Digital Campaigns Manager
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the advocacy e-mail programme by writing, building, and/or sending e-mail marketing broadcasts on behalf of PETA and other PETA entities to increase engagement with or awareness of campaigns
- Maintain and regularly update digital campaign action alerts, which may include updating campaign targets, ensuring the accuracy of the text, and writing campaign updates
- Build and publish action alerts or petitions on PETA’s and other PETA entities’ websites
- Analyse and test the success of e-mail engagement
- Track and analyse the success of action alerts
- Launch and analyse the performance of Facebook ads
- Problem solve technical problems related to action alerts and emails
- Assist the digital campaigns manager with e-mail list management, data hygiene, and growth
- Write blogs to raise awareness of PETA’s campaigns and animal rights issues
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Experience in e-mail marketing and marketing automation
- Knowledge of Google Analytics 4 preferred
- Knowledge of Facebook ads preferred
- Knowledge of HTML an advantage but not essential
- Intermediate knowledge of photo editing using Photoshop or Canva
- Experience with e-campaigning tools such as Engaging Networks preferred
- Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency, patience, a positive attitude, and innovative ideas
- French and/or Dutch language skills are a strong advantage but not a requirement
- Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle is strongly preferred
- Ability to advocate the organisation’s positions on issues to the public in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Fundraiser to join our dedicated Community Fundraising team.
This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where you role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
What you will do:
This is a vital role in our Fundraising team, where you will be working with individuals, organisations, schools and small businesses in the local areas across Scotland to raise income and awareness for Canine Partners. You will recruit, manage and inspire fundraising volunteers to support us to raise much-needed funds. You will be passionate about stewarding existing relationships and cultivating news ones, ensuring an outstanding donor experience. Taking a proactive approach will be key to showcasing our work and charitable goals.
It is an exciting time to join us, as the charity marks its 35th anniversary this year year and we will be doing lots to celebrate! Including lots of ambitious projects such as setting up the community fundraising hub in Scotland, which you will play a pivotal part in.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrable experience in community fundraising and events management.
- A successful track record of securing and maintaining income and support from community-based organisations.
- Proven experience of effectively manging relationships volunteers, supporters, and or external stakeholders/audiences.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience of creating, forecasting, and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets.
- The ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
We can offer you:
- 33 days annual leave allowance (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
- Charity (occupational) sick pay
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Wellbeing portal
- Flexible working hours
- Mileage expenses (45p per mile)
This role benefits from homebased working with regular travel across Scotland. This is essential to meet with our donor, beneficiaries, colleagues and other stakeholders. You must have the ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (claimable expenses for business travel will be agreed as required). We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for us in the role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for your, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may choose to close this advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate or if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
All interviews will take place online (via MS Teams).
First interviews are scheduled to take place on 7th May 2025.
Second interviews are scheduled to take place on 12th May 2025.
*subject to changes
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
REF-220
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Legacy Officer
Location: London
Hiring range: 34,000-40,000 GBP per year
Make a lasting impact on animals through careful legacy administration.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legacy Officer to join our team. You would be responsible for your share of the legacy administration cases in the UK, ensuring that gifts left to IFAW in Wills are handled efficiently, sensitively, and in accordance with legal and organisational standards. You would report to the Global Legacy Administration Manager on a day-to-day basis. Your work will directly support IFAW’s mission by maximising income from legacies to fund our animal welfare and conservation efforts.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global leader in animal welfare and conservation.
We work tirelessly to protect animals and their habitats around the world. We help animals and people thrive together. Our UK office works to tackle various animal welfare issues at home and abroad. Legacy gifts play a vital role in sustaining our critical work worldwide. Join us in making a lasting impact for animals and the planet.
Role and Responsibilities
· Managing a caseload of legacy gifts: This includes pecuniary, residuary and life interest legacies, ensuring IFAW receives its full entitlement in a timely manner. This may include a small selection of contentious cases.
· Working closely with solicitors, executors, and beneficiaries: You’ll provide accurate and sensitive support throughout the probate process, building trust and ensuring a smooth experience for all parties involved.
· Maintaining meticulous records and reports: You’ll ensure accurate financial and contact records are kept, reports are generated on time, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements is met.
· Providing recommendations for action: You’ll provide your suggestions to move forward any legacy case where action needs to be sanctioned by management or Trustees, or where there may be a risk to the charity's reputation.
· Assisting with monthly/annual reconciliation and audit: This includes following our financial rules to make appropriate accruals, adjustments, and provide audit-ready case files.
· Liasing with other teams within IFAW: When appropriate, you’ll work collaboratively with other teams, such as Finance, Donor Relations or the Legal team, to ensure a seamless process for legacy gifts, and to promote the legacy team’s recognition and standing in the organisation through internal engagement.
· Staying up to date on relevant legislation and best practices: You’ll be a member of the ILM and regularly keep abreast of changes in the world on legacy case management, to ensure IFAW’s legacy administration remains efficient and compliant.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
· At least 1 year of experience in legacy administration or estate management: You’ll have a strong understanding of probate laws, Wills, trust, and estate administration. Experience of using FirstClass is desirable.
· Achieved or willing to work towards certification: You have or will work towards gaining the ILM’s Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (CiCLA).
Core Competencies
· Excellent attention to detail: You’re numerate, careful and ensure accuracy in all your work.
· Strong communication skills: You can build rapport with solicitors, executors, and bereaved families, providing sensitive and clear communication.
· Proactive and organized: You can manage multiple tasks effectively and keep up with work and deadlines without compromising quality.
· Know when to ask for help: You’re comfortable working unsupervised and as part of a team and you can identify when you should consult with your manager.
· IT proficiency: You’re comfortable using CRM’s like FirstClass and other relevant software for record-keeping and reporting. You understand Microsoft 365 software like Word and Excel.
· Passion for animal welfare: You understand the impact of IFAW’s work and are motivated to contribute to our mission.
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Application deadline: 30 April 2025
To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest at Careers | IFAW
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A skilled project manager and technical advisor, with a proven ability to work with external stakeholders, you will work in support of the Technical Manager to manage the technical aspects of Leaping Bunny and other organisational programmes. You will have excellent administrative skills gained in a customer-facing environment, including the ability to deal with multiple complex enquiries in a calm manner.
From the provision of technical advice and guidance to existing members and prospective new joiners, to supporting complex third-party supply chains; your meticulous approach, eye for detail and flexibility will help advance the organisation’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
You will act as a main point of contact for all Leaping Bunny technical enquiries and other potential new programmes, and in doing so, you will enjoy dealing with a wide and diverse range of people mainly via phone/email/video calls.
Your energy, commitment and experience will help propel the department and organisation successfully forward; and in doing so, you will help end testing on animals worldwide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.