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Individual Gifts and Trusts Administrator
World Horse Welfare – Full time based in Norfolk
Closing date for applications: 3 June 2013
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring individual to join a great team and gain invaluable experience in fundraising. This position is full time and based at our Head Office in Snetterton, Norfolk but may require some travel, both to attend events around the UK and the charity’s office in Central London.
The successful candidate will work directly for our Director of Fundraising. The key responsibilities of this role are to support and initiate the management and development of a portfolio of major donors and charitable trusts, and capital fundraising campaigns.
We are looking for a driven individual, ideally with some experience in a fundraising role within a non-profit organisation. You must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent research skills, be confident, personable and diplomatic with the ability to deal positively and effectively with some of the charity’s most valuable supporters. You will be able to work as part of a busy team and on your own initiative. Relevant training will be offered, as required.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Visitor Centre Assistant
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon
As part of our summer seasonal team we want to recruit two part time team members to work within our Visitor Information Centre, at our Head Quarters in Sidmouth.
Working 16 hours per week, from 15th July 2013 until 8th September 2013, you will be responsible for advising visitors of the work of the Charities, answering queries and advising on visitor facilities at Slade House Farm. You will ideally have excellent customer service skills and have some experience of using IT. Full training will be provided.
For more information about this exciting opportunity please download our Application Pack.
Closing date for applications: 12.30pm, Wednesday 5th June 2013
Farm Worker/Groom
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon
We are looking to recruit a full time, fixed term Farm Worker/Groom to be based at Brookfield Farm, which is located near Honiton until the end of January 2014.
Working 40 hours per week, this position will require you to take a proactive role in the daily care of the donkeys based at the farm. You will have experience of animal husbandry and must be willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions. A full and valid driving licence is essential.
For more information about this exciting opportunity please download our Application Pack.
Closing date for applications: 12.30pm, Tuesday 28th May 2013.
Cafe Supervisor
The charity is offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor to take responsibility and promote our café, based at our brand new Visitor and Education Centre at Bransby, Lincolshire. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person to join our team and assist us in our venture.
The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory and kitchen experience and will have the ability to organise and promote the café to maximise profitability.
The hours will be approx. 30 hours per week including weekends and school holidays.
Closing date: Friday 24th May 2013
Volunteers Needed
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary would not have been able to help so many horses without our committed volunteers. If you’d like to join us and do something worthwhile with your time we’d love your help. If you would like to volunteer, please contact us for more information. Unfortunately we can’t accept volunteers less than 18 years of age. Read more →




