Work for us
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.
Maintenance Assistant
Hall Farm, Snetterton
Permanent, full time
Salary: £25,501 per annum 40 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist with the effective and efficient daily maintenance of the farmland and buildings, grassland and field margins at our equine rescue and rehoming centre Hall Farm in Snetterton.
Ideally you will have experience in all areas of general maintenance including fencing, fertilising and tractor driving; training is available where required. You will be organised with the ability to work on your own initiative, possess a flexible approach to work and the willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, bike to work scheme, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary, free parking, free tea/coffee/soft drinks, uniform and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
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.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Download the full job description and person specification.
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.
Closing date for applications: 7th May 2025
Maintenance handy person
Penny Farm, Blackpool
Permanent, part time
Salary: £15,300 per annum 24 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the general upkeep of the paddocks and buildings, and field margins at our horse rescue and rehoming centre Penny Farm in Blackpool.
This is the perfect job for you if you enjoy working outdoors in beautiful countryside. You need to be flexible in your willingness and ability to undertake a range of tasks including general repairs, fencing and tractor driving; training is available where required.
This is a part-time role offering 24 hours per week worked flexibly over 3 days.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, bike to work scheme, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary, free parking, free tea/coffee/soft drinks, uniform and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
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.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Download the full job description and person specification.
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.
Closing date for applications: 7th May 2025
Groom
Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset
Permanent, full time
Salary: £25,501 per annum 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our rehabilitation and rehoming centre Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerton, Somerset for a full time groom. As part of your role you will have the opportunity to work alongside our specialist grooms, vets, physio and farrier with support towards continued learning and personal development.
We are looking for an individual who is willing and able to undertake normal daily yard duties as well as be responsible for a dedicated list of horses undergoing rehabilitation. Ideally you will have previous experience of working on a professional yard and be competent and confident in handling a range of horses including youngsters. The ability to work methodically with a sense of humour and people skills are essential.
This is a full time permanent position working 40 hours per week. Weekend working will be necessary.
Free shared staff accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, bike to work scheme, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary, free parking, free tea/coffee/soft drinks, uniform and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and additional Christmas allowance).
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.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Download the full job description and person specification.
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.
Closing date for applications: 10th May 2025
Groom
Penny Farm, Blackpool
Permanent, full time
Salary: £25,501 per annum 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our rehabilitation and rehoming centre Penny Farm in Blackpool for a full time groom. As part of your role you will have the opportunity to work alongside our specialist grooms, vets, physio and farrier with support towards continued learning and personal development.
We are looking for an individual who is willing and able to undertake normal daily yard duties as well as be responsible for a dedicated list of horses undergoing rehabilitation. Ideally you will have previous experience of working on a professional yard and be competent and confident in handling a range of horses including youngsters. The ability to work methodically with a sense of humour and people skills are essential.
This is a full time permanent position working 40 hours per week. Weekend working will be necessary.
Free shared staff accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, bike to work scheme, paid employee sickness absence scheme, death in service of 4 x annual salary, free parking, free tea/coffee/soft drinks, uniform and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and additional Christmas allowance).
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.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
Download the full job description and person specification.
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.
Closing date for applications: 10th May 2025
CRM Officer
Remote working
Full time permanent
Salary £37,500 per annum
Are you an innovative and certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM professional who wishes to be a valued member of a busy and friendly fundraising team, leading and managing the charity’s future Dynamics 365 CRM?
The charity shall shortly begin the discovery phase of its CRM project, to deliver its future Dynamics 365 CRM. The new Dynamics 365 CRM will be at the heart of the charity’s success, to deliver excellent supporter data quality for its fundraising and communication campaigns to supporters.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Head of IT, CRM Project Manager and Data Analyst, the CRM Officer shall be a vital and visible role, fundamental to the charity’s fundraising success, to further its vision of a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
Through your proven Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, you will also lead on the charity’s CRM business processes and data quality, collaborating with fundraising, communications, IT and finance stakeholders, colleagues and third party suppliers.
If you want to make real and positive difference to a leading charity’s fundraising and campaigns success, through your professional Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, then we’d love you to apply. For an informal chat about this role please email Peter at peterrowbottom@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Location
This position is based remotely. But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
About World Horse Welfare
World Horse Welfare is an international equine charity whose vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The charity’s work covers horses in need, sport and leisure, work and production within both the UK and abroad. The charity runs four farm centres for rehabilitation and outreach work within the UK. The charity has four key strategic themes under which its programmes of work nationally and internationally are structured, these are: Care, Research, Education and Influence.
In 2023, the charity fundraised c. £15.6 million, including significant Legacy income.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
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.
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Download the full job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2025
Data Analyst
Remote working
Full time permanent
Salary £37,500 per annum
Are you an experienced data science and analytics professional who delivers actionable insight to understand audiences, improve campaign targeting and deliver GDPR compliant data selections to increase income?
Do you wish to use your data science skills and experience to make a real contribution to the success of a leading charity’s fundraising and communications campaigns?
The charity shall shortly begin the discovery phase of its CRM project, to deliver its future Dynamics 365 CRM. The new Dynamics 365 CRM will be at the heart of the charity’s success, to deliver excellent supporter data quality and actionable insight for its fundraising and communication campaigns to supporters.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Head of IT, CRM Project Manager and CRM Officer, the Data Analyst shall be key to the charity’s fundraising success, to further its vision of a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
If you want to make real and positive difference to a leading charity’s fundraising and campaigns success, through your data science skills and experience, then we’d love you to apply. For an informal chat about this role please email Peter at peterrowbottom@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Location
This position is based remotely. But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
About World Horse Welfare
World Horse Welfare is an international equine charity whose vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The charity’s work covers horses in need, sport and leisure, work and production within both the UK and abroad. The charity runs four farm centres for rehabilitation and outreach work within the UK. The charity has four key strategic themes under which its programmes of work nationally and internationally are structured, these are: Care, Research, Education and Influence.
In 2023, the charity fundraised c. £15.6 million, including significant Legacy income.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
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.
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Download the full job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2025
Social and Digital Media Officer
Hybrid working – home / Snetterton, Norfolk
Full time permanent
£31,280.00 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social and digital media professional to join the leading international horse charity World Horse Welfare.
The Social and Digital Media Officer plans, creates and publishes the charity’s social media and digital communications, ensuring accurate content and the right brand look, feel and messaging. Working to the Head of Communications and with the wider team, you will organise and proactively seek out stories and other content from across the charity to engage audiences through our digital media channels, including social platforms, the website and email. A key part of this role is testing and refining approaches to increase reach, engagement, website traffic and donations and to rigorously monitor and evaluate results to inform further activity.
We are looking for someone who has experience in the management of social media channels, a passion for social and digital media with a creative approach to engaging online audiences. You will possess first-rate written and oral communications skills, digital content creation including images and video, excellent attention to detail and the ability to write quality copy in a variety of styles quickly. You must be proactive, confident and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres. You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary. Equine knowledge and experience is highly desirable.
The role is based in Norfolk and is a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK and visit the charity’s four rescue and rehoming centres to gather content.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Death in service, free parking and bike to work scheme.
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.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Download the full job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications: 26 April 2025
Could you join our Trustees to help guide our work?
Our charity’s incredible volunteers help with our work across our four rescue and rehoming centres, at our Head Office in Norfolk, out at events, and make up our Council of Trustees.
This elected group of professionals is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of our charity and, to do this effectively, our Council includes people with diverse areas of expertise, interests and backgrounds. In return for their time and knowledge, Trustees enjoy the opportunity to use and build their skills, attend a range of special events, become part of an outstanding network, and influence the direction of our charity.
We currently have a vacancy on the Council of Trustees for a senior lawyer with commercial/chancery experience and, while equine experience would be a bonus, you only need an empathy with our aims and an interest in helping to guide our work. We take pride in our values of being realistic in our approach, compassionate in our attitudes, behaviour, and decision-making, and forward-thinking in anticipating challenge and change. The successful person will be expected to share these values.
We embrace a diversity of perspectives to inform our day-to-day work, something which we would also like to see reflected in membership of our Council. We encourage expressions of interest from currently under-represented groups, including people from a broad age range, LGBTQ+, ethnically-diverse communities and disabled people.
If you have relevant experience and would like to express an interest in becoming a Trustee, then please email a covering letter and your CV to Fiona Abel via fionaabel@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Closing date for applications: 25th April 2025
Cafe Supervisor
£12.52 per hour
We are looking for an experienced Cafe Supervisor who enjoys cooking. Your role will be integral in creating a delightful experience for our visitors while supporting event catering and ensuring high standards of food service. You’ll work closely with management to plan and deliver exceptional meals, reflecting our commitment to quality and sustainability.
- 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.
