International Programme Officer - Veterinary Welfare

World Horse Welfare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and forward-thinking charity as an International Project Officer, where you'll manage vital projects that enhance equine welfare across the globe. This role focuses on collaborating with local organizations to ensure high veterinary standards and effective welfare practices. As part of a dedicated team, you'll engage in meaningful discussions and represent the charity at various international platforms. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization values your contributions to improving the lives of horses and the communities that depend on them. Embrace the opportunity to make a real difference in the world of equine welfare, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Cash health plan

Death in service benefit

Bike to work scheme

Employee sickness pay scheme

Minimum of 31 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and budget oversight.
• Understanding of veterinary standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage funds, budgets, and accounts for international projects.
• Coordinate veterinary discussions and ensure welfare standards.

Skills

Project Management

Veterinary Knowledge

Budget Management

Research Skills

Education

Veterinary Qualification

Job description

International Project Officer

Animal welfare/Research/Veterinary

Permanent, Full Time

Remote Working

£37,684.00 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. The International department is responsible for implementing the charity’s strategy in developing countries and aims to improve the welfare of as many working equids as possible.

We are seeking a project manager to join our International team to manage funds, budgets, and accounts and become familiar with the working of local administration and legal requirements relating to partner organisations. This is not a role that is hands-on with equids; you will be working with people who rely on them for their livelihoods in the community-based projects that underpin the charity’s presence in lower middle-income countries.

If you are a qualified Veterinarian, this would be advantageous but not essential, as the focus of this role is Veterinary and Equid Welfare; ensuring that all practices by anyone associated with the programme are of an acceptable quality in terms of welfare and accepted professional veterinary standards. Working with Veterinary specialists, you will coordinate all veterinary perspective discussions on interventions to address equine welfare across the programme. You will stay informed on current practices related to welfare and veterinary intervention in terms of other organisations and institutions (including other welfare NGOs, governments, or institutions such as WOAH) and represent World Horse Welfare in meetings, conferences, seminars, and consultations concerning equine welfare.

Although UK-based, you will be required to travel internationally at least four times per year. This role is suitable for remote working; however, there is an expectation for attendance at our head office in Norfolk throughout the year, and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

We offer a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, death in service benefit, as well as the bike to work scheme. Employee sickness pay scheme and a minimum of 31 days holiday including bank/public holidays and a mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year.

World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education, and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities 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 from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and disabled people.

Closing date for applications: 12th February 2025