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Join us in improving the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide.

Join us in improving the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide.

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.

Our vision is to have a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding. Why not come and join us and help us to improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and worldwide?

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. 

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.

Our Head Office is based in Snetterton, Norfolk and is overlooked by our Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre. We also have Rescue and Rehoming Centres in Aberdeenshire, Lancashire and Somerset.

If you have any queries about a current vacancy please email jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org for more information.


Groom

Somerton, Somerset

Permanent, full-time

£25,501.00

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our rehabilitation and rehoming centre Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerton, Somerton for two full-time grooms.

We are looking for two individuals who are willing and able to undertake normal daily yard duties as well as support our rehabilitation team with the horses in our care currently undergoing rehabilitation.  Ideally you will have previous experience of working on a professional yard and be competent and confident in working around a broad range of horses including youngsters.  The ability to work methodically with a sense of humour and good communication skills are essential.  

These are full time permanent positions working 40 hours per week where weekend working will be necessary.  

Free shared staff accommodation may be available for the right candidates.

World Horse Welfare is 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. 

If you would like to join us and help us achieve our vision which is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding whilst developing your own equine skills, then please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org.

Download the full job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications:  22nd January 2025   


Cook

£12.30 per hour

Are you an experienced Cook looking for part-time work?

Do you enjoy cooking and baking in a small café style environment?

Belwade Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire – part time, 24 hours per week

Hall Farm, Snetterton, Norfolk – part time, 20 hours per week

Weekend working will be necessary and if taken on as a job-share this would be on a rota basis.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, why don’t you call us for an informal chat. If you like what you hear then we will invite you in to meet the small friendly team and show you around the facilities.

Interested? Then why not call Gillian on 01953 497233 in the first instance!

Download the full job description and person specification.


Coffee Shop AssistantHall Farm in Snetterton, Norfolk

16 hours per week – NLW
Saturday/Sunday (suitable for job share to alternate weekend working)

Looking for a weekend job to earn some extra pennies or get you out of the house? 

We are looking for an enthusiastic front of house assistant to support us in our coffee shop within the Visitor Centre at Hall Farm in Snetterton.

If you are of a sunny disposition and enjoy meeting people, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.  You would be required to assist with the preparation of and serve a small range of hot and cold snacks and drinks whilst ensuring the visitor areas are kept clean and tidy. If you are looking for some weekend work, then you may be who we are looking for. 

If you would like to find out more about this role, why don’t you call us for an informal chat. If you like what you hear then we will invite you in to meet the small friendly team and show you around the facilities.

Interested? Then why not call Gillian on 01953 497233 in the first instance!


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