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Chief Executive Officer
The Opportunity
Many Tears Animal Rescue is at an exciting stage in its development. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of animals each year, and are now seeking an experienced, practical leader to guide our next chapter. You will build on our legacy, strengthening our foundations and securing our long-term sustainability. This role is for someone who can help us grow our reputation while giving our staff and volunteers the support they need to continue providing the best possible care for our animals.
What will you be doing?
You will guide the charity's strategy and drive a period of transformation, ensuring our operations are effective, fully compliant, and set up for long-term sustainability. Your leadership is about ensuring that our strategy, finances, and operations all serve to give our animals the best possible chance of recovery and a loving, forever home.
To achieve this, the role is structured around three key areas of focus:
Strategy, Governance and Compliance
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Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a strategic vision with animal welfare at its heart.
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Provide the Board of Trustees with accurate, timely, and insightful reports on risk management and performance. These updates will ensure the Board has the clear visibility they need for effective oversight and strategic planning.
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Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence in governance. Build strong, positive relationships with our regulators and key partners, including contributing to our statutory and regulatory filings to ensure we maintain full compliance with all external obligations.
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Lead the development of our internal policies and processes, ensuring every policy and process is fit-for-purpose, compliant with regulatory expectations and the highest standards of animal welfare, and are regularly reviewed to help the team work safely and effectively.
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Ensure strict adherence to all animal welfare legislation, Charity Commission standards, and sector best practices, maintaining the reliable framework our team needs to focus on the animals in our care.
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Proactively monitor and adapt to evolving Welsh animal rescue licensing regulations, ensuring our practices always reflect the highest welfare standards in Wales.
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Oversee the integrity of our operational and governance records, maintaining full transparency and auditability across the charity.
Financial Strategy and Sustainability
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Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement a financial strategy that puts the controls and oversight in place to secure our future and direct resources to where our animals need them most.
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Lead a long-term income generation strategy, focusing on sustainable, diverse streams including legacy giving, grant-making trusts, and community fundraising, to support our rising operational costs.
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Implement and monitor strict internal financial controls to ensure all charity resources are used exclusively for approved charitable purposes.
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Oversee data governance and digital integrity, ensuring robust data protection compliance.
Operational Delivery and Team Development
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Take responsibility for the charity’s safeguarding culture, ensuring that all policies are embedded, staff and volunteers are trained, and that all incidents are investigated and reported with transparency, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.
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Foster an inclusive and supportive culture while providing strategic oversight of the modernisation of our HR practices, digital systems, and infrastructure. Ensure we are positioned to support our team’s wellbeing, growth, and development - including our volunteers and fosterers - through structured engagement and retention strategies.
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Act as the charity’s lead ambassador, building relationships with the press, local authorities, other neighbouring and notable charities, and animal welfare professionals to enhance our external reputation.
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Oversee our operational planning, including the day-to-day management of staffing rotas and fleet resources. Provide direct line management to the senior leadership team, making sure everyone has the support they need to work effectively.
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Monitor the rescue, and report to the Board of Trustees on core operational performance, including intake-to-rehoming metrics, fostering network capacity, and clinical standards to provide clear visibility on the welfare outcomes we achieve.
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Lead the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across operational activity, ensuring consistent service levels and adherence to regulatory and best practice standards, to ensure our animals receive the highest standards of care.
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Direct all physical site operations, planned maintenance, and infrastructure improvements, ensuring all premises are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose.
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Manage charity risk, including contributing to the risk register, site-wide health and safety audits, staff and volunteer training, and carrying out robust assessment and management of operational risks.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about our work and ready to use their skills to help Many Tears Animal Rescue grow and develop. You will operate at a strategic level while maintaining a firm grasp of day-to-day operations.
Key Requirements
Values and Personal Alignment
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A genuine commitment to animal welfare. You aren't just looking for a leadership role; you are here for the right reasons, with a clear understanding that every strategic decision you make serves a single purpose: improving the lives of the animals in our care.
Essential Experience
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Significant senior leadership experience, ideally within a regulated charity or an animal welfare organisation.
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A strong track record of leading organisations through periods of transition, using resilience and clarity to guide teams through change.
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Extensive people management experience, with a proven ability to lead, and support teams comprising paid staff, volunteers, and fosterers.
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Significant experience reporting to and working directly with a Board of Trustees, providing strategic advice and managing governance relationships with openness and integrity.
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A practical approach to managing organisational risk, ensuring compliance and safety standards are understood and met across all areas of the charity.
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Proven success in setting up and maintaining clear policies and processes that ensure everyone knows how to work safely, consistently, and compliantly.
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Extensive experience in financial management, including budget oversight and the practical controls needed to ensure charitable funds are used effectively.
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Proven success in developing and delivering income generation strategies, including fundraising, grant applications, or legacy giving to support long-term financial sustainability.
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A clear, demonstrable commitment to safeguarding, with experience in fostering a culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of all staff and volunteers.
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Experience in managing site operations and facilities, including the oversight of health and safety and ensuring premises remain safe and fit for purpose.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
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A deep understanding of charity governance and regulatory requirements, specifically with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
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A comprehensive working knowledge of animal welfare legislation, specifically the Animal Welfare (Wales) Act 2006 and the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021.
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Exceptional communication and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build trust among diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, local authorities, and the public.
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A full, clean UK driving licence and the ability to travel as required.
Desirable
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Experience in clinical or animal welfare operations, including familiarity with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) standards.
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A formal management or leadership qualification.
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Experience of managing a diverse and geographically disparate team
Time Commitment
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Hours: This is a full-time role. It requires flexibility to meet the needs of the charity, including occasional evening and weekend work.
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Location: This is primarily an on-site role, based at the rescue centre in Carmarthenshire, Wales to provide visible leadership. There is some ability to work from home for some tasks, and permanent on-site accommodation may be available if required.
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Nature of the Role: As the lead for both strategic direction and operational stability, the role requires availability to respond to urgent operational matters.
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Salary Range: £50,000
What difference will you make?
Your leadership will be the heart of our next chapter. As we build on our legacy, your focus on operational excellence will help Many Tears Animal Rescue stay a trusted lifeline for the animals who need us most. You’ll bring the stability and strategic vision we need to support our team, strengthen our impact, and keep our essential work going for years to come.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns with our mission and the requirements of this role to Dr Emma Sargeant by 15th August 2026.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments for the interview process.
Please include the notice period from your current job in your cover letter.
At Many Tears we take in animals from difficult situations, rehabilitate them both physically and emotionally, and find them loving forever homes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £39,862 - £41,771 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary / Fixed term: Until March 2028
Interview date: 06 August 2026
Do you want to help two iconic chalk National Landscapes and a National Trail adapt in the face of climate change? We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead our Nature Ridge Landscape Connections project at its formative stage. Working closely with partners and a wide range of stakeholders, you will shape the programme, identify opportunities, assemble and submit a strong Development Application.
Nature Ridge Landscape Connections project (NRLC) is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) through the Landscape Connections programme. This aims to put landscapes into recovery supporting habitats and species alongside rich cultural heritage in better connected, working landscapes and to enable people to connect with nature and the environment. This early development work will align with NLHF priorities and support the North Wessex Downs and Chilterns’ Nature Recovery Plans, National Landscape Management Plans, emerging Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plans, and County Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
This is a rewarding role for a creative, innovative person with excellent people skills, strong landscape and habitat knowledge, and proven experience guiding teams to define development needs and secure funding. You will be self-motivated, highly organised, and confident working in partnership across conservation, landscape, or land management sectors, ideally with local knowledge of these landscapes, their wildlife, heritage and communities. You will be an outstanding communicator, able to build trusted relationships with farmers, land managers and conservation bodies. Experience of developing and managing Lottery and/or Defra-funded projects is desirable. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative designer who loves bringing ideas to life through powerful visuals?
We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to help shape and elevate the Dogs Trust brand, crafting compelling multi-channel content that supports our strategic goals. You’ll also provide day-to-day guidance to fellow designers, ensuring high-quality, on-brand work is delivered on time, to budget, and to a consistently high standard.
What does this role do?
As a Graphic Designer, you will:
- develop and evolve Dogs Trust’s visual identity and campaign concepts across digital and print,
- produce a range of marketing materials for internal and external channels, including digital and print assets,
- lead multiple design projects from brief to delivery, working with colleagues and external suppliers to ensure on-brand results,
- champion best-practice design, including accessibility and EEDI, while staying current with trends, tools, and maintaining key brand assets.
This role is a fixed term contract until December 2026. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 10th August 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
We are looking for a highly creative and technically skilled Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio across digital and print, excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and a solid understanding of digital accessibility and print production. The ideal candidate has strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a consistent brand identity. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, combined with a passion for animal welfare and experience in the charity sector, are essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Are you a dog-loving strategic communications professional with experience planning captivating public affairs campaigns?
We’re looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to develop and deliver impactful marketing communications strategies and campaigns, with a particular focus on our public affairs activity.
What does this role do?
As Strategic Communications Manager, you’ll:
- build strategic plans for key projects, scoping, and planning for communications across the marketing mix (paid, owned and earned channels), focusing on public affairs projects, as we strive to influence governments and engage the general public to improve animal welfare,
- shape key messages for campaigns, often distilling complex information into clear narratives, using evidence-based messaging frameworks,
- brief content delivery teams and channel leads on activity, closely monitoring to ensure assets and output are on time and to spec,
- embed evaluation frameworks from the very beginning of every campaign, ensuring success can be measured effectively.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 27th July 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience of leading strategic marketing and communications projects, utilising excellent project management and communication skills to deliver and shape compelling stories and campaigns. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who’ve worked in the public affairs space previously, with the ability to engage both mass audiences and political audiences with our campaigns and public affairs messages. You’ll have excellent stakeholder management experience, as well as strong evaluation skills, with experience of using clear evaluation methodologies. A commitment to Dogs Trust and the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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!
Social Media Officer at Freedom for Animals
Salary: £5,245.50 per annum
Contract: Part-time (7.5 hours per week), Temporary (12-month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK as required
Closing date: 31st July 2026 (We may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged)
Job Description
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations. Since 1957, we have been working to end the exploitation of animals through undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying, education and grassroots activism. Our vision is simple: Freedom for all animals.
We are now seeking an experienced Social Media Officer to help grow our online community, inspire action and strengthen Freedom for Animals' digital presence.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in sharing powerful stories, promoting campaigns and engaging supporters across our social media channels. Working closely with our Co-Directors, Campaigns and Fundraising teams, and Graphic Designer, you will help communicate our work across our key campaign areas, including zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos, circuses, bird of prey centres and the exotic pet trade.
The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated and ambitious team where every member has the opportunity to make a real impact. You will plan and schedule engaging social media content, write compelling copy, help deliver coordinated campaign and fundraising activity, monitor performance and identify opportunities to increase engagement and reach.
We're looking for someone who understands how to use social media to inform, inspire and mobilise audiences. You'll be confident planning content, writing engaging copy, identifying trends and opportunities, and ensuring our social media channels reflect Freedom for Animals' voice, values and mission.
You will have experience managing social media accounts, excellent copywriting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues. A strong understanding of social media platforms, analytics and audience engagement is essential, together with a genuine commitment to animal rights.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social media professional looking to use their skills to create meaningful change for animals. Your work will help expose cruelty, inspire action, grow our movement and support campaigns that challenge the exploitation of animals across the UK.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
Freedom for Animals is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
The successful candidate will be expected to share Freedom for Animals' vision, values and commitment to ending the exploitation of animals.
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations, dedicated to ending the exploitation of animals for entertainment.
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!
Campaigns Officer at Freedom for Animals
Salary: £15,736.50 per annum
Contract: Part-time (22.5 hours per week), Temporary (12-month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK as required
Closing date: 23rd July 2026 (We may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged)
Job Description
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations. Since 1957, we have been working to end the exploitation of animals through undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying, education and grassroots activism. Our vision is simple: Freedom for all animals.
We are now seeking an experienced, enthusiastic campaigner and passionate animal rights advocate to join our team as our Campaigns Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in campaigns that expose cruelty, influence decision-makers, mobilise supporters and create lasting change for animals exploited in captivity. Working closely with the Co-Director (Campaigns), you will help shape and deliver ambitious campaigns across our key areas of work, including zoos, aquariums, mobile zoos, circuses and other areas of animal exploitation for entertainment.
The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated and ambitious team where every member has the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll lead campaign activity across digital and offline channels, coordinate supporter actions, engage with politicians and partner organisations, respond to media opportunities, contribute to consultations and represent Freedom for Animals at meetings, events and demonstrations.
We're looking for someone who thrives on turning strategy into action. You'll be equally comfortable developing compelling campaign materials, using digital and social media to engage and mobilise supporters, building relationships with politicians, coalition partners and other stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to advance our mission.
You will have a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, confidence using digital campaigning tools and social media to inspire action, and an unwavering commitment to animal rights. Knowledge of issues affecting captive animals and experience of political advocacy or grassroots campaigning would be an advantage.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced campaigner looking to take the next step in their career with a respected and growing animal rights organisation. You'll have the opportunity to shape national campaigns, influence policy, work alongside investigators and campaign partners, and help create meaningful change for thousands of animals.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
Freedom for Animals is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
The successful candidate will be expected to share Freedom for Animals' values, vision and commitment to ending the exploitation of animals.
Freedom for Animals is one of the UK's longest-running animal rights organisations, dedicated to ending the exploitation of animals for entertainment.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We're looking for a Strategic Operations Manager to lead RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens, taking full day-to-day responsibility for the branch and reporting directly to our board of trustees.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we take steps to secure the future of our branch.
Our current team is small but dedicated, with an established Management Team who oversee our kennel and cattery facility, a foster network and rehoming programme, a dedicated staff animal care team and volunteer programme, and income generation.
This work can be emotionally demanding, both for the team and for anyone leading it, and we're looking for someone who can support people through that while keeping the branch moving towards its goals.
We want to hear from people who are ready to take on full operational responsibility for a charity at an important point in its development, and who can bring both the financial and people skills to help us get there.
The full role profile is attached to this listing, with a complete breakdown of responsibilities and the person specification. In summary, we're looking for someone with:
- A track record of leading and managing teams through change, with experience of income generation, budget management and financial reporting
- Line management experience, including performance review and development, and the confidence to handle difficult conversations with care and consistency
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly, ideally backed by experience in animal welfare, the charity sector, a federated charity structure, and/or reporting to a board of trustees
- An empathetic, decisive and commercially minded approach to leadership, with the resilience to support a team through emotionally demanding work
We welcome applications from candidates looking to take a step up in their career, where the right attitude and clear potential are evident.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter setting out the skills, experience and behaviours that make you a strong fit for this role, and answer a short set of eligibility questions as part of your application.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation based on a brief provided in advance.
We anticipate interviews will take place WC 31st August and/or WC 7th September 2026. Please indicate in your application if you do not have availability during these weeks.
What We Offer
- Excellent remuneration package
- Full uniform and job-related equipment
- 28 days annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Full time or four days per week considered
- Up to one day per week working from home
- A supportive and engaged board with clear delegation and decision-making parameters
- A talented and committed team ready for strong leadership
- Genuine scope to shape the direction of the organisation at a pivotal moment
- A meaningful mission with real impact across Warrington, Halton and St Helens
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead the next 60 years of animal welfare at Wythall by joining the sanctuary as Chief Executive.
Location: Hybrid / Wythall, Worcestershire (at least 3 days per week onsite)
Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 27th July 2026
About Wythall Animal Sanctuary
Since 1968, Wythall Animal Sanctuary has provided safety, care and second chances to animals in need.
We are an independent, non-destruct animal sanctuary with a proud history, a strong local reputation and a deeply committed community of employees, volunteers, supporters and donors. From our multi-acre site near Solihull, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and provide sanctuary to dogs, cats, rabbits and ponies. We provide lifelong care to animals who cannot be rehomed and operate boarding kennels that generate important commercial income.
We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer to help us build on these strong foundations and lead the charity into its next chapter.
About the role
As our CEO, you will work in close partnership with the Board translating long-term vision into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical delivery plans.
The Board is looking for someone who will bring insight and constructive challenge, rather than simply agree with an established position. You will use evidence, financial understanding and operational knowledge to help determine what is achievable and where investment will make the greatest difference and when priorities need to change.
This is not a role that will operate at a distance from the organisation and you will need a willingness to become involved in delivery.
The person we are looking for
We are looking for an ambitious, values-led and commercially astute leader who can combine vision with practical delivery.
You might already be an established Chief Executive, or you may be an experienced senior leader ready to take on your first CEO appointment. Previous experience within animal welfare is welcome but is not essential.
This is a working animal sanctuary. It can be busy, unpredictable and occasionally messy. We need a CEO who is equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy with Trustees, as navigating operational challenges and engaging directly with employees, volunteers and the animals in our care.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 27th July 2026.
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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!
Digital Content Manager
Your writing engages and inspires. You thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and have a strong grasp of digital storytelling, SEO, and online advocacy. You are passionate about animal rights. If this sounds like you, PETA would love to hear from you.
Position Objective:
Lead the creation, coordination and optimisation of compelling digital content that supports PETA UK’s campaigns.
Term of Employment:
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)
Location:
Hybrid in London or remote in mainland UK (with monthly attendance to the London office)
Reports To:
Associate Director of Digital Marketing
Salary:
£37,000 - £42,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire millions of people to take positive actions for animals by writing, editing, and
- publishing compelling advocacy copy, including petitions and letters to politicians and other decision-makers
- Coordinate incoming work requests, assess priorities, and delegate tasks as appropriate to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and deadlines are met.
- Lead weekly digital team check-in meetings to review priorities, track progress, identify blockers, and support effective team collaboration.
- Maintain and regularly update digital campaign action alerts, which may include updating campaign targets, ensuring the accuracy of the text, and writing campaign updates
- Monitor planning proposals for new factory farms, research and draft petitions specifically targeting new planning applications and other urgent animal rights issues
- Oversee the creation, editing, and publishing of web content, including blog posts and lifestyle features
- Use analytics tools to track content performance and inform future content strategies
- Conduct keyword research, and develop and implement SEO strategies to boost organic traffic to the website
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure the accuracy of digital content and its alignment with campaign goals, and maintain a dynamic and engaging website
- Support the digital team with additional tasks as needed
Requirements
- Proven experience in digital content creation, web publishing, or online campaigning
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a persuasive and engaging style
- Strong understanding of SEO principles and content performance metrics
- Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), Google Analytics, and social media tools.
- Knowledge of HTML is an advantage, but not essential
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate skills in photo editing using tools like Photoshop or Canva
- Experience with e-campaigning tools such as Engaging Networks preferred
- Strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency, patience, exceptional attention to detail, a positive attitude, and innovative ideas
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- 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
Since 1892, Birmingham Dogs Home has been rescuing, reuniting and rehoming dogs across the West Midlands. Each year, thousands of dogs receive the second chance they deserve thanks to the kindness and generosity of our supporters and volunteers.
As we prepare to celebrate our 135th anniversary, we're looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator to help shape and grow our volunteer programme across our Solihull and Wolverhampton centres.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll recruit, support and inspire people who generously give their time to help dogs in our care. From welcoming new volunteers and coordinating training to building relationships with local organisations and supporting corporate volunteering days, you'll play a key role in creating a positive and rewarding volunteering experience.
Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of our volunteer programme, helping to ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and equipped to make a real difference.
About You
We're looking for someone with experience of coordinating or managing volunteers, who enjoys working with people and building lasting relationships.
You will be organised, confident in managing a varied workload and comfortable working across multiple sites. You will enjoy motivating others, bringing people together and finding practical solutions that help both volunteers and colleagues.
An excellent communicator, you will build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, whether you're welcoming a new volunteer, supporting an existing team member or developing partnerships with local organisations and businesses.
Most importantly, you'll understand the value that volunteers bring to Birmingham Dogs Home and be passionate about creating an environment where they feel appreciated and motivated to continue making a difference.
In return, we offer:
- Two weeks' free dog boarding
- 25% discount on veterinary treatment
- Free on-site parking
- Life assurance
- BHSF Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and help people change the lives of homeless dogs every day, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining:
* Why this role appeals to you
* Your experience of working with volunteers
Application deadline: Monday 10th August
First stage interview: w/c Monday 17th August (can be flexible due to holiday period)
Please note that due to the high number of applications we may receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Birmingham Dogs Home, our dedicated team cares for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Compassion in World Farming International is a global movement transforming the future of food and farming. Join us in shaping powerful donor engagement and experiences that help end factory farming.
Associate Director, Global Donor Experience & Engagement
Role type: Permanent; full-time or part-time hours considered, minimum 0.8 FTE
Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office per week). The office is located close to Godalming station, with direct trains from/to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.
Salary: £65,000 -£70,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
About the role
As our Associate Director, Global Donor Experience & Engagement, you’ll lead the development of our fundraising narratives, storytelling, high-impact communications, digital media and events across digital and offline channels, ensuring a consistent and powerful donor experience at every touchpoint.
This is a new role and a member of the Fundraising Senior Management Team. You’ll need to be a strategic partner, who is able to make an early impact, which will help to enable our fundraising teams to strengthen donor relationships, increase engagement and create the conditions for sustainable and transformational income growth.
As our Associate Director, Global Donor Experience & Engagement you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Lead global fundraising engagement strategy- Shapingclearobjectives, plans and success measures that align with organisational priorities and fundraising ambitions.
- Strengthen supporter engagement and stewardship- Developing persuasive cases for support, donor communications, engagementplansand experiences that deepen long-term relationships.
- Shape brand,propositionsand content- Ensuring fundraising engagement is audience-led, compelling, values-led and rooted in CIWF’s mission and case for support.
- Lead and collaborate across teams- Leading a newly formed team and working closely with Fundraising, Communications, the CEO Office, internationalcolleaguesand external partners.
- Use insight to improve performance- Using data,feedbackand evaluation to improve supporter experience, engagementactivityand continuous improvement.
About you
To succeed in this exciting role, you will need to have significant previous experience at a similar level in fundraising communications, donor engagement, events, marketing or supporter experience, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting. You’ll need to be a confident strategic leader with exceptional storytelling and editorial skills, a strong understanding of donor motivations and supporter journeys, with the ability to translate organisational strategy into compelling fundraising narratives.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring as our Associate Director, Global Donor Experience & Engagement:
- Senior-level experience in fundraising communications, donor engagement, events or supporter experience within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
- Proven ability to develop persuasive cases for support, donor propositions and supporter communications that translate strategy into compelling fundraising narratives.
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship, supporter journeys,retentionand long-term relationship building.
- Excellent editorial,copywritingand storytelling skills, with strong audience awareness,creativityand attention to detail.
- Experience leading and developing teams, managingbudgetsand working with external agencies,suppliersor specialist partners.
- Ability to use data,insightand evaluation to shape communications, improve engagement and support performance improvement.
- A demonstrable commitment to CIWF’s mission, values and ethical approach to fundraising and partnerships.
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Why join us
This truly is an opportunity to help shape a new global function, influence how supporters experience our mission, and help build the long-term relationships that power Compassion’s work for animals, people and the planet.
We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
- Premium Calm App subscription
- Electric car schemeavailable
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary sick pay
- Hybrid working model (role and location dependent)
- Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
- Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
How to apply and key dates
If you’re ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV. Please note that we may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 22 July 2026
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Anticipated week commencing 27 July 2026
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: Anticipated week commencing 3 August 2026
“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”
About Compassion
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.
Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.
To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based. 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.
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming.



This is a particularly exciting moment for Bath Cats and Dogs Home. We’ll soon be merging with a neighbouring animal charity. Together, we’ll be stronger and more sustainable, working across a large area that stretches from west Wiltshire to the Bristol Channel, and doubling the size of the population we serve.
This new chapter will significantly expand our reach, increase our impact for local animals, and strengthen the support we can provide to pet owners across our communities. As part of this transformation, fundraising will play a critical role - making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to shape meaningful growth and help deliver ambitious plans for animal welfare.
You’ll lead on developing and securing income from charitable trusts and foundations, managing existing relationships while identifying and cultivating new opportunities. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Retail and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll create compelling funding proposals, build strong funder relationships, and help bring innovative projects to life.
Every cat and dog should enjoy a healthy life and a happy home.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Creative Assistant
£25-27k, plus 8% employer pension contribution and 28 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays)
35 hours per week
Permanent role
Mixed home/office working
At the League Against Cruel Sports, we’re working towards a kinder society where animals are no longer persecuted in the name of ‘sport’. We’re looking for a Creative Assistant to join our friendly and committed Marketing team.
This is a vital role that will support the creation and development of design and creative output across both digital and print channels.
It’s a varied and fast-paced role that assists with the design and production of League marketing output.
Key responsibilities:
· Design digital and print materials, ensuring quality and adherence to brand identity.
· Support the Brand and Creative Manager in ensuring an efficient and effective workflow of creative projects.
· Ensure all output is produced to brief and schedule and adheres to our sign-off process.
· Support activity across the Marketing team, including social media, website and email work, as needed.
What we’re looking for:
· Experience in print & digital design
· Experience using Adobe CC, including InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
· Excellent ability to manage workload and work to briefs and deadlines
Why join us?
You’ll join a workplace where your voice matters, with a long and proud history of campaigning for and protecting wildlife. Our culture is shaped by our people, inclusion and collaboration are central to how we operate, and this culture has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work (Small Organisations) 2026.
We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with 28 days of annual leave pro rata, rising to 38 days with long service (in addition to the public holidays) and flexible working arrangements.
Additionally, our benefits package includes a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure.
Most importantly, working at the League gives you the opportunity to make a real difference for animals. Find out more about working at the League.
The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.
We protect animals from being persecuted in the name of sport. United, we aim to redefine what is acceptable and inspire change.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Senior Prospect Research Manager
Role type: Full time; Permanent
Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days per week in the office). The office is located close to Godalming station, with direct trains from/to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
About the role
As our Global Senior Prospect Research Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping Compassion in World Farming to end factory farming by strengthening our global prospect research function.
This is an established and important role within our Global Philanthropy Team, central to building and sustaining a strong, high-quality prospect pipeline to support our fundraising growth ambitions. As part of this role, you’ll help shape and deliver prospect strategy, insight and KPIs aligned to our fundraising priorities and long-term organisational growth plans.
As our Global Senior Prospect Research Manager, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Prospect Research -Leading and strengthening the global prospect research function,ensuring it effectively supports ethical fundraising growth across key markets.
- High Potential Prospects-Identifying,researchingand prioritising high-potential prospects from Salesforce and other sources, working closely with colleagues in CRM & Insights.
- Profile Creation-Producing clear, high-quality prospect research profiles to support donor cultivation, relationshipdevelopmentand strategic decision-making.
- Ethical Screening -Leading on due diligence and ethical screening, ensuringa consistent and rigorous approach across donors and markets.
- Data and Reporting-Using data, insight and reportingto analyse our prospect pool,identifynew donor opportunities and supportaccurate, compliant donor records.
About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to bring strong prospect research experience, from an international fundraising team or comparable environment, alongside a good understanding of global philanthropy trends, donor behaviour and ethical fundraising practice.
You’ll have to be confident in turning research into clear, useful insight for fundraisers, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and communicate findings in a way that supports action. You’ll also have excellent attention to detail and the ability to self-manage a varied workload in a busy, values-led environment.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring as our Global Senior Prospect Research Manager:
- Prospect research experience within an international fundraising team or comparable environment.
- Experience building and managing a prospect pipeline that supports income growth.
- Experience using a wide variety of resources to produce high-quality intelligence for fundraisers.
- Experience of due diligence and applying ethical fundraising policies.
- Strong understanding of prospect research systems and processes, with experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Why join us
This is a brilliant opportunity to shape a vital global research function and help drive the fundraising growth needed to create lasting change for farmed animals.
We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Health Cash Back Plan and 24/7 GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support
- Premium Calm App subscription
- Electric car schemeavailable
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary sick pay
- Hybrid working model (role and location dependent)
- Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
- Cycle Benefit scheme and other savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
How to apply and key dates
If you’re ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV.
Please note that we may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Thursday 20 August 2026
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: PM Thursday 27 August 2026
“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”
As part of Stage 1 interviews, shortlisted candidates may, for some roles, receive pre‑shared, values‑based interview questions to support a positive candidate experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates.
About Compassion
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.
Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.
To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based. 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.
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent, 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £12,488 - £13,821 pro rata (£24,976 - £27,643 FTE)
Location: Kimpton, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU
Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026
Interview date: 27th - 31st July 2026
We’re recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator for our Rehoming & Fostering Team in Hertfordshire!
As Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll recruit, support, and inspire volunteers to enhance rehoming and fostering services, while promoting Blue Cross in the community and driving local volunteering initiatives. You’ll be joining a team who strive to be the best versions of themselves, so that they can do the best for the pets who need our help.
More about the role
Our Volunteer Coordinators recruit and support our amazing volunteers in the local area, promote the benefits of volunteering and raise the awareness of our centre and Blue Cross.
Our fostering service is an integral part of the rehoming process, supporting the delivery of our strategy by increasing the service so that Blue Cross can help more pets.
As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a diverse team of volunteers. Working closely with the Centre Manager and Assistant Managers, you will ensure that our volunteers are fully integrated into the team, ensuring that the team welcome and collaborate with these wonderful people.
In addition to this, you will be building relationships with local communities and partners, promoting the benefits of volunteering to provide more targeted support.
This role is part time over a 2 week rota:
Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday
Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this is the role for you. Interested? Then apply and let’s work together to see if this is the role for you.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to actively promote to a range of external stakeholders the work of Blue Cross and the benefits of volunteering. You will be a self-motivated individual with a focused, creative, and forward-thinking approach to volunteering and will enjoy the opportunity to be involved in a range of local volunteering events and national initiatives.
With the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people at all levels, you will have a passion for ensuring that volunteers have the right opportunities to thrive in their roles.
You will be organised, flexible and analytical in the way you work, and you will enjoy working to targets and managing a diverse team of volunteers. With an approachable and supportive manner, you will be able to offer guidance and advice, and will have the confidence to deal with volunteer situations should they arise and be able to offer pragmatic solutions.
You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent ‘bounce back ability’ and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support volunteers and your colleagues.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Demonstrable experience of supervision or management of volunteers.
- Good experience of running and marketing recruitment campaigns for volunteer roles.
- Experience of working with local communities and promoting volunteer opportunities
- Working with and relationship building with a range of external stakeholders.
- Good experience of actively managing a bank of clients or volunteers
- High standards of verbal and written communication.
- Previous experience in working in a client focused environment where delivering a high level of customer satisfaction is the norm.
- Strong organisational, administration and analytical skills, including use of computerised systems.
- Good interviewing and recruitment skills
- An awareness of health and safety legislation.
- Current full driving licence.
- Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values
It would also be great (but not essential) if you had:
- Qualifications in managing volunteers or similar.
- Training or coaching skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Working with animals, and knowledge of animal welfare.
- Organising events.
- Understanding of safeguarding issues.
Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.
How to apply
Please visit our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 19th July 2026.
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 were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- 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.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



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