Work for us
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 – Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset
Full time, permanent
£23,900.00 per annum for 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Rescue and Rehoming centre Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerton 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.
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 via the link below.
Download the job description/person specification.
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2024
Visitor Centre Officer – Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset
Part time, permanent
£20,897.00 for 32 hours per week
We are looking for a friendly, highly organised individual to oversee the daily running of our Visitor Centre at Glenda Spooner Farm which sits in beautiful countryside just outside of Somerton in Somerset. The main aim of the role is to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable and informative experience, whilst assisting the Senior Centre Promotions Officer and Centre Manager with the organisation of a variety of events.
The successful candidate will be approachable with the ability to communicate with people at all levels. You will be flexible, self-motivated and proactive with the confidence to deal with people at all levels. This role deals with enquiries relating to the hiring and use of the centre’s facilities (indoor school and conference room) and the subsequent co-ordination of bookings, ensuring the arrangements meet all requirements. You will provide guided tours of the working farm, promote the charity’s membership schemes and ensure all promotional and display material, including merchandise, is up to date and presented professionally. A knowledge and experience of horses would be advantageous.
This role offers up to 32 hours per week over 4 days. It is operated on a flexible basis and would suit a job-share as weekend working is required. A flexible approach towards working hours is essential as some events can take place outside of normal working hours.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 28 days’ holiday – pro rata for part time hours (including bank and public holidays). Death in service, free uniform, free parking.
Download the job description/person specification.
Closing date for applications: 27th March 2024
Maintenance Handy Person – Belwade Farm, Aboyne
Part time
£12,426.00 per annum for 20 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 Belwade Farm in Aboyne.
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 (20 hours per week) role worked flexibly over 2.5 days per week.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 29 days’ holiday (including bank and public holidays) pro-rata for part time workers. Death in service, free uniform, free parking.
Download the job description/person specification.
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2024
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY – UNPAID
Expression of Interest to become a World Horse Welfare Trustee
Volunteering for World Horse Welfare comes in many different forms, from lending a hand at one of our farms, to providing administrative support at our Head Office.
Another way individuals can provide voluntary support is by joining our Council of Trustees – an elected group of professionals responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of our charity. Trustees are not expected to take part in the day-to-day running of the organisation, but as a group they are responsible for its general control and are required to act in its best interests. To do this effectively, our Council includes representatives with various areas of expertise and from different backgrounds.
In return for their time and knowledge, Trustees enjoy the opportunity to use and build their skills, influence the direction of the charity, attend a range of special events and become part of a diverse and friendly network.
We currently have three vacancies on the Council of Trustees for individuals with experience in the following areas:
- Strategic marketing and commercial
- Political/Government
- Top-level equestrian sport
With the exception of equestrian sport, an experience of equines, whilst a bonus, is not required; you only need an empathy with our aims and an interest in helping to guide our work.
World Horse Welfare embraces 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 (fionaabel@worldhorsewelfare.org).
Closing date for applications: Friday 26th April 2024