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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
Part time, permanent, 32 hours per week
Salary £21,315 per annum
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through education, campaigning, and hands-on care.
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 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, 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: Monday 18th August 2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerton
Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week
Salary £28,132 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Glenda Spooner Farm in Somerton for an experienced maintenance supervisor to work closely with the Centre Manager to efficiently maintain the general buildings and pasture at our Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Somerset.
The key responsibilities of this role are to ensure an up to date, well-planned, effective preventative and reactive maintenance regime is in place. This role is responsible for one maintenance assistant and is required to provide daily support and on-going training and development as required. You will be responsible for the critical systems such as drainage, water, lighting, heating and fire-related alarm systems as well as ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. You will also be responsible for the pasture management and the use of all relevant chemicals and pesticides where necessary.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in general maintenance in relation to buildings, grassland/pasture management and have the ability to react swiftly to maintenance requests to meet strict timescales. You will possess excellent communication skills, highly organised with a sound understanding of the principles of H&S and Fire Safety in a similar environment. You will also be required to drive certain farm machinery such as tractors and transporters.
This is a full-time role, working flexibly over 7 days. Free onsite accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking, and you will be expected to share these values.
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.
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 8th August 2025
