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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.
Coffee Shop Supervisor
Belwade Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Permanent, Part Time, 24 hours per week
Salary: £12.82 per hour, £16,000 per annum
Our Visitor Centre at Belwade Farm in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is looking to recruit a Coffee Shop Supervisor to assist the Centre Manager and Visitor Centre Officer with the smooth running of the kitchen and coffee shop every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am to 5pm. You will prepare and serve a basic range of café-style food and oversee the coffee shop staff, working closely with the Centre Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Supervise Coffee Shop staff under the guidance of the Centre Manager.
- Work with the Senior Centre Promotions Officer on the range of food offered to ensure the maximum ROI.
- Prepare, serve and present café-style food to a high standard.
- Ensure the constant cleanliness of all kitchen and coffee shop fixtures, fittings, utensils, appliances and public facilities within the shop complex.
- Responsible for stock levels of all consumables and cleaning goods ensuring the smooth running of the Coffee Shop area. Authorisation is required from the Centre Manager for all non-essential purchases.
- Maintain accurate records of all purchases.
- Comply with all Health& Safety/Food & Hygiene legislation and guidelines within the Coffee Shop area.
About you:
You will have previous experience supervising a café-style kitchen or similar and preparing and serving a basic range of coffee shop food. Excellent communication skills, knowledge of food hygiene, and the ability to work well under pressure are all essential. If you have a Level 2 Food Safety certificate that would be ideal, although training will be provided if not. An ability to bake would be advantageous.
What we offer:
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 pro rata (including bank holidays and a mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
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: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Casual Coffee Shop Assistant
Locations: Glenda Spooner Farm (Somerton, Somerset) & Penny Farm (Blackpool, Lancashire)
Contract: Flexible casual hours
Pay: in line with National Minimum Wage
Glenda Spooner Farm and Penny Farm are looking for friendly and reliable individuals to join our Visitor Centre team as casual front of house staff. Shifts are available during the lunchtime period on Wednesdays during school holidays and at weekends, subject to availability.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working in a lively and welcoming environment providing excellent service to visitors. You will help serve food and drinks, handle till transactions, keep the café clean and tidy and support the smooth day-to-day operations while following all hygiene and safety standards.
We’re looking for people who are comfortable in a busy café environment and have an enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
To apply, please send your CV to jobs@worldhorsewelfare.org and state whether you are applying for Glenda Spooner Farm or Penny Farm.
