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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a positive individual to join our team as a Volunteer Team Leader on a permanent basis in the London area. You will join us working 35 hours per week including occasional weekends and evenings. You will be based remotely, with a requirement to travel in and around London in the proper execution of your duties. The ideal candidate will live inside or around the M25 or be willing to relocate. In return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £27,790.65 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
Reporting to the Operations Manager for London you will be working closely with Area Branch Development Managers and other internal and external stakeholders including volunteers, to develop and promote volunteering opportunities.
Responsibilities of our Volunteer Team Leader:
The main purpose of this role is to promote and co-ordinate volunteering within a designated geographical area. The post holder will recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of activities within branches, centres, and/ or projects etc., in all aspects of their work.
What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:
- A full, manual driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential
- Proven team leader and/or supervisory experience as well as experience previously supervising volunteers
- Good organisational skills as well as a proven ability to multitask and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- A flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of team
- Confident communicator with lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude!
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £27,790.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Volunteer Team Leader and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 21st August 2022
Virtual interview date: w/c 29th August 2022
Please note, should we receive a large amount of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment
You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Monitoring & Evaluation Manager to join our team. You will join us working 35 hours per week, based remotely, on a permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £42,792.91 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
Cats Protection is entering an exciting new era, having developed a 10-year strategy which aims to significantly increase the welfare of many more cats. To do this we not only need to build and expand the range services we already offer, but also develop new ways of helping cats and cat owners at scale we have not achieved before.
We currently have a range of opportunities to join us and help realise this ambition.
Responsibilities of our Monitoring & Evaluation Manager:
With cat welfare at the heart of everything we do, we know we need to be better at measuring the impact of our work in terms of its benefits to both individual cats and wider cat populations. Working closely alongside our recently launched Cat Welfare Excellence major change programme you will work with operational, veterinary and other colleagues to ensure that we know that we are investing in the right areas to make the biggest difference to the UK cat population.
What we’re looking for in our Monitoring & Evaluation Manager:
- Significant experience of using and analysing complex information and translating it into clear and easy to understand formats, using a range of methods
- Working knowledge of different research approaches and ability to analyse both quantitative and qualitative data
- Experience of working with Theory of Change and other outcome based frameworks
- Highly numerate with strong ability to clearly present analytical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences using a variety of delivery mechanisms and tools
- Problemsolving and adaptive approach to dealing with data gaps and incomplete data sets
- Experience of leading internal impact monitoring and evaluation in a similar organisation
- High level, clear communication, both written and oral, able to articulate complex issues to varied audiences
What we can offer you:
- Salary of up to £42,792.91 per annum plus excellent benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Contribution pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- …and more
Join us as our Monitoring & Evaluation Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications that are received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 29th August 2022
Virtual interview date: W/C 5th September 2022
Please note, should we receive a large amount of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment
You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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Make insight make a difference! We’re looking for someone who enjoys digging in data, finding things out, and bringing things together to join the Knowledge & Innovation team as our Knowledge and Insight Manager. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £42,792.91 per annum plus excellent beneifts.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
The Marketing and Income Generation Directorate is made up of a number of key departments at Cats Protection that work together to shape our brand reputation, engagement and ability to raise funds and drive behaviour change. As part of our 10-year strategy, our directorate is set to grow and develop over the coming years and will be at the centre of ensuring Cats Protection can continue to improve the quality of life for cats across the UK.
The Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation department is responsible for providing Marketing and Income Generation (MIG) with the insight, management information, innovative framework and business process capabilities it needs it needs to meet its 10-year growth strategy.
Responsibilities of the Knowledge & Insight Manager
As a key member of the Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation team, you’ll be using your analytical skills to gather and synthesise insights from the external environment, monitoring trends, markets and competitors as well as commissioning and conducting research to enable informed strategic decisions to grow income. You will deliver key management information by developing reports and procedures for the collection and analysis of financial information, and be the directorate representative for the finance system upgrade (part of the new organisational change programme).
What we’re looking for in our Knowledge & Insight Manager:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience analysing complex data, insights and trends
- Experience of creating or using a management information framework to produce stakeholder-centric reporting and integrated performance measures
- Budget management capability and the ability to consolidate large volumes of financial data to produce detailed and high level views of MIG directorate performance
- Experience of working within Income Generation in a medium or large charity is essential, with 5 years within one or more fundraising income generating teams
- Ability to build excellent working relationships with internal teams and external partner
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £42,792.91 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Knowledge & Insight Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 22nd August 2022
Virtual interview date: 31st August 2022
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to customer service to join us as a Receptionist at our thriving Bridgend site. You will join us working part time 20 hours per week (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £11,267.97 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!
Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. In 2020 27,000 cats were rehomed,15,000 of these through our hand-free homing service, and 1,900 more reunited with their owners. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.
Responsibilities of our Receptionist:
As a Receptionist, you will provide information and assistance to the general public, volunteers and other stakeholders over the telephone, through face to face communication and via email, as well as providing administrative support to the Centre. Please note this role does not include hands on cat care.
What we’re looking for in our Receptionist:
- Previous receptionist experience, on a busy desk
- A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
- A strong, flexible team player
- Lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £11,267.97 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Receptionist and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications that are received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Closing date: 22nd August 2022
Virtual interview date: 7th & 8th September 2022
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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Be part of Team Rescue and work for a dynamic team of fundraisers dedicated to rescuing animals from cruelty and suffering around the world.
International Animal Rescue (IAR) is an award winning charity based in East Sussex, committed to animal welfare and conservation. At IAR we do exactly what our name says: we save animals from suffering around the world. We rescue and rehabilitate orangutans in Indonesia, release bears in Armenia from caged captivity, treat injured howler monkeys in Costa Rica and care for dancing bears in India - and so much more. Whenever we can, we release rescued animals back into the wild; and when that's not possible, we give them a safe haven for life.
This role will suit somebody with significant direct marketing and fundraising experience who is passionate about animal welfare and conservation. The role is predominantly managing our direct mail programme both, in the UK and the USA including direct mailing appeals and print media. The role manages the process of testing and evaluating each appeal and campaign, working regularly with external agencies as well as other members of the IAR team and liaising with our rescue projects around the world.
IAR is vibrant in the market place creating exciting appeals for existing supporters as well as a using exciting content as recruitment tool for prospective supporters. We are looking for a very enthusiastic individual who is inspired and motivated by the work of IAR, who will significantly develop the Charity’s fundraising and marketing capacity; increasing its income and taking this vitally important work to the next level. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Chief Executive - Human Resources
Main Responsibilities
Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. With a new 3 year people strategy launched in April 2022, positioning inclusive leadership at its heart, we require an experienced and creative Learning & Development practitioner to help drive and support L&D through an exciting period of change.
Skills and Experience required
Your background will ideally include having worked in an INGO where you have supported an international learning agenda. You will be digitally savvy and already working with a well-developed LMS which you have developed and shaped. As a senior member of the People and Culture Team, you can bring your experience on a wide range of areas including DEI, Competencies and Leadership Development. You are someone who is positive about change and can enthuse and guide others in all you do.
Interviews to be held: Late August/ early September
Location: Bristol HQ (full-time office-based position)
Hours: 35 per week
Holidays: 4 weeks plus at least 5 days at Xmas (plus usual bank holidays), increasing with length of employment
Salary (depending on experience):
- Senior Campaigner £25,000 to £28,000
- Campaigner £22,000 to £25,000
Closing date: 19 August 2022
Interviews date(s): 5 & 6 September 2022
Reports to: Campaigns Manager
Contract type: Permanent role
Experience: Experience in campaigning or activist work. The Campaigner role is suitable for graduates preferably with some work experience in a useful field. Candidates with solid experience in a campaigning role or similar will be considered for the Senior Campaigner role.
Are you a driven campaigner and passionate about Viva! and our aims?
The Senior Campaigner/Campaigner will be working closely with the rest of the Viva! team on high-impact public pressure and awareness campaigns to increase veganism in the UK and educate the public on why to go vegan for animals, the planet and our health. They will be part of Viva!’s vibrant campaigns team and report to the Campaigns Manager. The role involves working with other team members to develop and deliver powerful campaign strategies. We’re seeking a proactive and energetic individual with a creative mindset, who has the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
This is a busy role and will offer the right candidate an excellent opportunity to utilise their passion and campaigning skills to help Viva! bring veganism to the masses.
Job Description
- Become an expert on all things vegan, particularly relating to animals, the environment and why to go vegan
- Develop, coordinate and lead campaign activities including street actions, photo-calls, stunts and other events
- Create, develop, project manage and implement new and exciting campaigns
- Be an active spokesperson for Viva! on national TV, radio and other press opportunities
- Research all aspects of campaigns as necessary; produce written and fully referenced background reports
- Research all aspects of how animals are used by humans, including those that are eaten/worn, maintaining and updating this information as appropriate
- Write features, blogs and news items for Viva!Life magazine and external publications and websites
- Produce campaign updates, evaluations and write-ups to share with the director, team and supporters
- Work closely with volunteers to maximise their involvement in campaigns
- Due to the nature of this role, out-of-hours work will be required
Skills and knowledge
- Experience in campaigning (grassroots, local or national), activism or advocacy
- Ability to come up with creative ideas
- Engaging and motivating personality
- Ability to deliver high-quality work quickly, in a dynamic organisation under time pressure
- Excellent verbal, written and visual communications
- Self-motivated and self-managing with ability to take initiative
- Strong public presentation and media communications skills (training provided)
- Working with people and organisations to achieve objectives
- Creating compelling resources/materials both on and offline
- Confident and articulate
- Strong team player
- Proactive, can-do attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
- Valid UK driver’s licence
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want to work for Viva!, how your experience fits this role and what you can bring to Viva!.
Important – your CV must contain two referees, including your current (or most recent) employer who will only be contacted if you are offered the job, and your current (or most recent) salary.
PLEASE NOTE CV APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER.
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We’re working with a wonderful animal charity who are looking for a Campaign Manager – Regular Giving to join their team. You’ll support the development and implementation of the Individual Giving strategy and investment plan, nurturing and developing profitable relationship with supporters and growing long term value, maximising voluntary income and support. You’ll manage and optimise a range of direct marketing campaigns, products and communications to acquire and retain new and existing supporters.
You’ll evaluate the effectiveness of all campaigns and activity against campaign objectives, ensuring key learnings are used to inform future campaigns. You’ll manage a budget of £650,000, regularly conducting reviews of activity and assisting with re-forecasts. You’ll oversee the selection and delivery of data, ensuring all campaigns comply with fundraising regulations and GDPR.
You will need:
- Significant experience of developing and implementing DM campaigns
- Proven record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns
- Significant experience working with data and analysing findings
- Demonstrable experience of managing projects and budgets
Salary: £31,000 - £38,000
Location: Flexible
Contract type: Permanent
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We proactively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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From provocative or hilarious videos that trend on Twitter to shocking undercover footage that prompts people to grab their tissues, PETA is known around the world for our unforgettable videos. We believe nothing is as effective at changing hearts and minds than watching videos of the treatment of animals – and it’s the job of the online video producer/editor to find creative ways to get people to do this. PETA’s social media channels receive hundreds of thousands of views every week, so you would have a tremendous opportunity to make a huge impact for animals.
Position Objective:
To create visually arresting, cutting-edge, and conversation-starting videos for PETA’s social platforms in order to promote animal rights and create change.
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Location:
Hybrid in London
Reports To:
Senior Digital Marketing Manager
Salary:
£28,000–£33,000 (depending on experience)
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create moving, cutting-edge videos for PETA’s social media channels, including but not limited to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, from concept to completion:
- Create videos supporting PETA’s work based on newly acquired footage
- Cultivate video stories from PETA’s enormous existing footage archive
- Write scripts and brainstorm concepts
- Adapt videos for different languages and territories
- Work on the creative aspects and production of videos
- Take responsibility for the quality control of videos
- Abide by any legal guidelines regarding video production from start to completion
- Collaborate with PETA’s Digital Marketing team on the promotion of videos and the analysis of their success
- Stay current on social media trends and capabilities
- Attend PETA events & demos with a view to creating great videos for our social media channels
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Position Requirements:
- Degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or four years of relevant experience
- Strong working knowledge of all stages of video production
- Proven interest in and strong working knowledge of social media
- Extensive editing experience, including but not limited to experience with Adobe Premiere
- Familiarity with professional video and photography equipment
- Sophisticated understanding of and appreciation for the creative process
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a professional manner
- Proven exceptional analytical, organisational, and research skills
- Proven excellent relationship-building skills and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency working in a team as well as working solo
- French language skills are a strong advantage
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a confident and passionate Marketing Executive to help us in our fight to improve the welfare of farmed animals.
As a valued member of our agile marketing team, you will play a vital role in helping us create awareness and understanding of a range of farm animal welfare issues and promote our ethical food label.
About the role
As part of the UK's largest animal welfare charity, RSPCA Assured deals with a wide range of complex and challenging farm animal welfare issues and many different stakeholders with competing views.
Our Marketing Executive plans and manages certain below the line marketing communication activities, including events, email marketing and branded literature and merchandise.
They also support the work of others in the Marketing team, including internal communications, member communications, digital content creation, community engagement - coming up with ideas, copywriting, producing and proofing content for these initiatives.
This work contributes towards us achieving our strategic goal of increasing brand awareness, understanding, perception and most importantly, trust amongst key stakeholders.
About You
You will have excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communication skills with good attention to detail.
You will have at least 2 years experience in a similar role with a marketing or communications qualification and educated to A-level (or equivalent) including English.
You will be passionate about improving the welfare of animals and share our charity values.
About Us
As part of the UK's largest animal welfare charity, RSPCA Assured is the only UK assurance provider solely dedicated to improving the welfare of millions of farmed animals.
Every year, our dedicated team of assessors inspect almost 4,000 hatcheries, farms, hauliers and abattoirs to make sure they meet strict RSPCA welfare standards - ensuring a better life for farmed animals from birth to slaughter.
The RSPCA Assured label on products makes it easy to spot products from animals that have had a better life so shoppers can feel confident and good about their choices.
What we can offer
Benefits for your peace of mind:
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Group income protection
Culture and lifestyle that supports you:
- Hybrid working - part home, part office
- Dogs at work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Learning to develop you:
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Learning and development resources and courses
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) has worked for 45 years to protect all wildlife and habitats in Kenya. In 2004, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK was established to support wildlife conservation in Kenya through education, fundraising, campaigning, and field operations.
Across Africa, wildlife and wild spaces currently face an unprecedented threat from human-wildlife conflict and habitat destruction, while elephants and rhinos continue to face the threat of ivory and horn poaching. From Anti-Poaching operations, Community Outreach, Mobile Veterinary support to the rescue and rehabilitation of elephant and rhino orphans; the SWT’s pioneering work, which is entirely funded through donations, exists to ensure a sustainable future for wildlife.
The SWT UK consists of a small, dedicated and ambitious team, generating income in excess £8.5 million annually. In relation to fundraising and communications, the team is responsible for the management and development of relationships with individuals, corporates, trusts, and fundraisers from across the UK, Europe and further afield. We are now looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our growing wildlife protection charity in the UK.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer will be focused on maintaining and building upon existing Corporate, Trust, and Third Party partnerships, and enhancing relationships with High Value Donors; producing compelling reports for stakeholders. In collaboration with colleagues, the Fundraising Officer will develop a revised individual donor relationship strategy, before implementing the components specific to the development of relationships with High Value Donors.
The role affords the opportunity to develop and implement skills across communications, design, project management, and fundraising. The post-holder will ultimately take the lead on the development of a revised high value donor relationship strategy, and its subsequent implementation.
Working closely with the Executive Director, the role is primarily office based (Leatherhead, Surrey). There may be the potential for the right candidate to work remotely for up to two days a week.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
22 days holiday pro rata, plus UK public holidays
5% Employer Pension Contribution
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity Leave and Pay
APPLYING FOR THE ROLE
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying. If after reading these, and meeting the necessary criteria, you wish to apply please send us your CV and cover letter via our Charity Job posting. Please use your cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience match the job description. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The SWT is not able to support visa or work applications for this role
Early application is encouraged as we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertised period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
If you do not receive an invitation for an interview by 5th September 2022, then you have unfortunately not been shortlisted. Unless the position is filled in advance, first round interviews will be conducted via video call w/c 5th September. Second round interviews at the SWT’s Leatherhead office will be conducted the week after.
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Research and Administration Intern – part time
Fixed term contract – 6 months
£11.97 per hour
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through care, research, education and influence.
We have an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience of animal welfare legislation and campaigning. This is a fixed term part time role (2 – 3 days per week) and the salary is dependent upon experience and skills.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to assist our public affairs and campaigns teams with their campaigns and research requirements. You would be responsible for providing daily administrative and editorial support for consultation responses as well as undertaking analysis of data, including online equine sales and movements of equines. This role is also required to support development of surveys and produce an overview of legislation impacting equines globally giving focus to transport legislation.
We take great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values. We are committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
Our ideal candidate will possess basic analytic and research skills, good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write reports and communicate complex data in a simple and engaging way. You will be working remotely but must be flexible and willing to travel for meetings and relevant events. Experience with Power BI (or similar data visualisation programmes), an understanding of legislative frameworks and a background in animal welfare would be advantageous.
This role is suitable for hybrid working from home and our head office in Norfolk and/or our office in central London.
Closing date for applications: 15th August 2022
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We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to work proactively and collaboratively with Directors, Senior Managers, and other budget holders as the primary point of contact to support and coach them across the full Finance remit to enable delivery of financial targets, key performance indicators and to raise the level of commerciality and financial awareness across Battersea.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Finance & Corporate Services Team
Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services Department incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support, to financial accounting, legacy administration, procurement and facilities management, these teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
During the Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff continued to work on site and our office based staff worked from home. We are currently operating a hybrid working model with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.
As such, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for at least 50% of your working week.
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
Closing date: Sunday 14 August 2022
Interview date(s): w/c 22 August 2022
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Are you a skilled communicator and marketing expert? Want to save animals from suffering and protect our environment?
About us
Animal Defenders International (ADI) exposes captive animal suffering in entertainment, science, food and the wildlife trade and works for legal protection for animals and our environment, worldwide. Other species are our fellow earthlings, with the right to life and to live in their natural space. When governments pass animal protection legislation, we offer support with implementation and rescue.
About the role
We are seeking a talented and experienced marketing and communications professional to develop and grow our charity’s brand, increasing public engagement, income and impact, in support of our work to protect animals from suffering. You will help build and lead our digital and social media teams to grow individual donor engagement, activity and retention. Your knowledge of current and emerging marketing strategies will be applied to develop and deliver the marketing and communications plan, public education, awareness, and support our work to engage policy makers, parliamentarians, business and media. You will be working with our teams in London, Los Angeles, Bogota, Lima and our wildlife sanctuary in south Africa on animal protection legislation, our international animal rescues and the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary. You will help to grow a dynamic communications team, providing compelling news stories, creating media relationships. You will closely with our international offices to support delivery of campaign objectives, maintaining consistency of messaging and brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of marketing and communications campaigns and initiatives to support the charity’s work – raise awareness, calls to action and raise funds
- Guardianship and growth of brand; raising awareness; consistency of messaging, policy and brand across all communications.
- Management of content for ADI digital marketing and communications channels
- Production of marketing materials (in house and external); writing and/or editing copy for different audiences
- Development of ADI relationships with policy makers, parliamentarians, government, NGOs, and business
- Leads the marketing and communications teams
- Production of reports for directors and trustees
About You
- You are a creative thinker and have a passion for protection of animals and our planet.
- You have significant marketing experience, creativity and multi-channel marketing and communications skills; digital, social media, email and CMS.
- You can brief external creatives and suppliers.
- A storyteller with strong copy writing, editing and proof reading skills, you are able to translate scientific information for a wider audience.
- You can build relationships with individuals and organisations.
- A team builder with strong communications, teamwork and leadership skills for our London and international teams, with ability to work under pressure.
- You have a good understanding of campaign metrics and reporting; can write reports and briefings for working directors and voluntary trustees.
- Experience with managing costs, budgets, team building and management.
- Although not essential, experience of working for an animal or environmental NGO is desirable.
If you are ready for a new challenge, apply today!
Animal Defenders International
Vox Studios North, 1 Durham Street, London SE11 5JH (hybrid; London office 3 days/week)
Salary: £40–£50,000 p.a., permanent (dependent on experience).
Leave: 20 days p.a., plus national holidays.
Stakeholder pension.
Permanent.
How to apply:
Send email or letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the above job specification, together with your CV. You will receive an application form, which forms an essential part of our application process.
Closing Date:Friday, 26 August 2022.
Please apply as soon as possible; we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and interviews may commence on a rolling programme. If we receive a large number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.
Virtual/in-person interviews: 29 August 2022 onwards.
Animal Defenders International exists to protect nonhuman animals and work for their legal protection, we therefore expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. ADI is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from all sectors of society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a HR Advisor to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice. Providing expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff on people matters, empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Human Resources Team
Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Battersea is way ahead of the sector when it comes to employee engagement – and our department works hard to keep us there. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.
Core HR team
Within the Human Resources department sits the core HR team and the L&D Team. Providing strategic and operational advice on all HR topics and developing/operating good practice policies procedures and processes, we enable our people to help every dog and cat.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
During the Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff continued to work on site and our office based staff worked from home. We are currently operating a hybrid working model with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.
As such, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for at least 50% of your working week.
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
Closing date: Sunday 14 August 2022
Interview date(s): Tuesday 23 August 2022
For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.