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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.
Visitor Centre Officer
Penny Farm, Blackpool, Lancashire
Permanent, Part time, 32 hours per week
Salary: £21,315 per annum
Our Visitor Centre at Penny Farm just outside of Blackpool is looking for a friendly and highly organised person to welcome our visitors and supporters, ensuring they have a wonderful time whilst meeting the horses and ponies in our care. Voted one of the best places to go to and eat in the area, at Penny Farm we are proud to be able to offer a fantastic range of freshly home baked cakes alongside a range of light lunches, afternoon teas and much much more.
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. We are looking for a friendly, approachable, outgoing person with the ability to communicate with people at all levels. You will be flexible, self-motivated and proactive. This role deals with enquiries relating to the hiring and use of centre’s facilities (indoor riding 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.
We are offering 32 hours per week over 4 days. It is operated on a flexible basis and 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, compassionate leave, death in service of 4 x annual salary and a minimum of 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and a 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 descriptions and person specification
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org
Closing date for applications: Thursday 18th September 2025
Cook/Kitchen Supervisor
Belwade Farm, Aberdeenshire
Permanent, Part Time, 24 hours per week
Salary: £15,931 per annum
Our Visitor Centre at Belwade Farm in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is looking to recruit an experienced Cook/Kitchen Supervisor to prepare and cook a range of food suitable for a café style environment and advise on the planning of menus for on-site events including conferences and facility hires. In this role, you may also be required to greet and serve customers in a professional, friendly and genuine manner.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2 Food and Hygiene certificate and proven cooking experience, confident in menu planning, following recipes, and using kitchen equipment. A passion for food, excellent customer service and good communication skills is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. The ability to bake would be advantageous.
We are offering 24 hours per week every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, compassionate leave, death in service of 4 x annual salary and a minimum of 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and a 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.
To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org.
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th of September 2025
