Engagement Officer

NFP People; City Of London; Remote; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on animal welfare is seeking an Engagement Officer to join their team. This fully remote role involves building strong relationships with global stakeholders and tackling threats to working animals. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and experience in public affairs and campaigns. Full-time position with a competitive salary of £30,779 per annum.

Qualifications

• Passionate about animal welfare.
• Great at building strong relationships.
• Experience in public affairs, advocacy, and campaigns is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain meaningful relationships with global stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement around sustainable development and wildlife crime agendas.
• Inspire new ways of working within member groups.

Job description

Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about animal welfare Are you great at building strong relationships

We have an excellent opportunity for an Engagement Officer to join the team.

This role is crucial to the global influencing work within the Public Affairs, Advocacy and Campaigns department.

Position : Engagement Officer

Location : Remote

Hours : Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday.

Salary : £30,779 per annum

Contract : Permanent contract starting as soon as possible

Closing Date : Thursday 1 January 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview Date : Interviews will take place the week commencing 19th January 2026.

About the Role

The Engagement Officer is responsible for identifying and maintaining meaningful relationships with global stakeholders, including governmental, non-governmental and educational institutions. We are tackling the greatest threats working donkeys face locally and around the world, from the donkey skin trade to challenges working animals face in disasters. By coordinating engagement around sustainable development, wildlife crime, One Health and One Welfare agendas, the Engagement Officer will enable the cohesion within the member groups that the Sanctuary are currently part of and inspire new ways of working. This in...