Entry level jobs for the Animal sector
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 a talented Volunteering and Administration Officer to join our dedicated Volunteering team for a temporary fixed term period (minimum 6 months).
This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
What you will do:
As part of the Volunteering team, you will play a key role in delivering a range of Volunteering related processes alongside the site-based administration. Working with the Volunteering Coordinator, you will provide an efficient, professional, and effective administration service, supporting the volunteering lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding, volunteer activities and general support. Alongside the reception and office volunteers you will provide support with office based administration tasks and provide basic IT support to staff and volunteers.
This is a varied role that gives you a fantastic opportunity to interact and work collaboratively with lots of areas of the charity both internally and externally.
What we’re looking for:
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Methodical approach, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Approachable with excellent customer service skills.
- High level of computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft based packages or similar.
- Ability to provide basic IT troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working in a customer facing role.
- Experience of using a customer relationship management or information system.
- Experience using work-related databases.
You will take pride in delivering excellent customer service; working as a team player, whilst having the ability to self-motivate and work on your own initiative.
It may be advantageous, though not essential, for you to have experience working in the voluntary sector or with volunteers. 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
- Wellbeing portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Free on-site parking
- Dog friendly offices
- Flexible working hours
- Mileage expenses (45p per mile)
This role benefits from working at our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, 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.
First interviews are scheduled to take place online (via MS Teams) on 14th May 2025.
Second interviews are scheduled to take place at our National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire on 21st 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.
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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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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.
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Contract: Full-time, fixed term contract (Up to 12 months)
Location: Hybrid working for 2 days per week at home
Salary: c.£27,000-£28,000 per annum dependant on experience
Closing date: 30 April 2025 *They will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received and therefore this post may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. For this reason, early applications are advised.
Are you a creative and motivated marketing professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join Our client and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.
The role:
As a Marketing Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in planning, developing, and delivering engaging marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and sales across their education, publications, and events.
Working closely with the Communications and Marketing Manager, you’ll:
- Create and publish compelling content across social media, email, website, and print.
- Develop integrated campaigns to drive registrations for courses and events, encourage membership sign-ups, and increase sales of publications.
- Work alongside internal teams to align marketing plans with business objectives.
- Analyse campaign performance and apply insights to improve future activity.
- Ensure all marketing outputs are aligned with their brand and best practices.
Skills and experience:
They are looking for someone with:
- Experience in a marketing role, ideally in a membership or education-driven environment.
- A creative mindset, with excellent copywriting and content creation skills.
- Strong digital marketing experience, including social media, email, and website content.
- Confidence in analysing campaign data and using insights to optimise results.
- Understanding of GDPR and PECR compliance.
Experience with CRM and CMS systems, event marketing, and the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.
The person:
They’re looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and creative individual with a passion for marketing. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt your writing style for different audiences and platforms.
You’ll thrive in a collaborative team environment, bringing fresh ideas, sharing insights, and working closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Their members are at the heart of everything they do, so they’re looking for someone who is committed to a member-focused approach, ensuring their marketing activities deliver real impact for both them and the association. A genuine interest in not-for-profit organisations, the veterinary profession and companion animals would be a real advantage.
About the Organisation
They are is a leading professional membership organisation dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals in the UK and beyond. With a thriving community of over 10,000 members, including vets, veterinary nurses, and students, we are committed to advancing small animal veterinary practice through education, research, and professional development.
They offer:
- Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, and increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days. Additionally, employees receive one extra day for every five years of service.
- Support for hybrid working for their employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and they also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
- Generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support you in fulfilling your role.
- Bupa dental plan to help with dental care costs.
- Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-related leave.
- Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary.
- A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters.
- Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health first aiders, enhanced company sick pay, access to private medical insurance after 12 months’ service, occupational health services, and annual flu vaccinations.
- Free onsite parking and a Cycle to Work scheme, offering a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories to support healthy, low-carbon commuting.
- Regular social activities and events for those who wish to get involved!
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on their vacancy page.
By applying for this position, you consent to them holding the information in your CV for six months.
Their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins their belief that they can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions they can all bring. They create inclusive teams aligned to their values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
Marketing Campaign Executive, Marketing & Content Executive, Digital Marketing & Events Coordinator, Integrated Marketing Executive, Engagement & Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Executive, Membership Marketing Coordinator, Education & Events Marketing Officer, Marketing & Engagement Officer, Outreach & Marketing Coordinator, etc.
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VAT Specialist | Interim (4 weeks) | London / Hybrid | £350 - 400 per day (Umbrella)
For a well-loved animal charity, we are looking for a skilled, Charity VAT Specialist for a short-term role to manage the VAT calculations and ensure the charity is compliant across all charity activities, with a focus on VAT recovery, submissions, and maximizing available reliefs. This position will suit someone immediately available, and with a strong practical knowledge of charity VAT requirements, and able to provide support during a busy period.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
VAT Compliance and Calculations:
- Oversee VAT calculations across various charity-related activities, ensuring VAT treatments are applied correctly.
- Calculate and ensure correct VAT recovery on relevant charity purchases, including those related to exempt and non-business activities.
- Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns, ensuring all charity-related income, expenses, and purchases are properly accounted for in accordance with UK VAT legislation.
- Complete the VAT treatment of specific charitable activities, including complex transactions like grants, donations, and fundraising events.
VAT Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain precise records of VAT transactions and ensure that all VAT documentation is accurate and compliant with audit standards.
- Generate VAT reports for senior management to review, detailing VAT obligations, recoveries, and any potential areas of concern or opportunity for improvement.
VAT Filing:
- Ensure timely submission of VAT returns to HMRC, meeting required deadlines and maintaining full compliance with tax regulations.
- Reconcile VAT control accounts to ensure VAT submissions are accurate and complete
VAT Audits and HMRC Liaison:
- Assist with any VAT audits or investigations and provide the necessary supporting documentation.
- Respond promptly to any queries or concerns raised by HMRC regarding VAT compliance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven Charity VAT expertise, including reliefs, exemptions, and VAT recovery processes
- Strong hands-on experience with VAT returns and compliance for charities or not-for-profit organisations.
- Detailed knowledge of VAT rules affecting charitable activities, i.e., fundraising, donations, grants.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex VAT transactions accurately.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently within tight deadlines.
- A professional qualification in VAT, accounting, or tax (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA).
- Experience working in a temporary or project-based role, with the ability to hit the ground running.
- Prior experience dealing with VAT audits or HMRC queries.
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