Work for us

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.

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Fundraising Officer

Hybrid working, Norfolk
Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,500 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and dynamic fundraiser to join our ambitious Individual Giving team as World Horse Welfare approaches its centenary anniversary. Operating across multiple, dynamic income streams and both offline and online channels, this is a chance to join a high performing team and become a key player who will help fuel our revenue generating efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver multi‑channel fundraising campaigns from concept to evaluation.
• Create engaging supporter communications and source compelling content across the charity.
• Use data insights to monitor campaign performance to guide future activity.
• Support income generation through effective online shop management.
• Help prepare for and attend events as an engaged and informed representative of the charity.
• Work collaboratively with teams and external suppliers to ensure timely, cost‑effective, supporter‑centred delivery.

About you:
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, is confident across multiple digital platforms and brings creativity and assurance to managing projects. You’ll be a team player who is trusted to contribute and learn quickly, and you’ll have a proven ability to grow income and deliver successful campaigns. With strong copywriting skills grounded in SEO best practice, you’ll use data to guide decisions, analyse trends and leverage social media to support fundraising.

This is a hybrid role working between our head office in Snetterton, Norfolk and at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK, so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary.

What we offer:

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
• Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 20 days (increasing to 25 days with service), plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas allowance for mandatory shutdown.
• Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
• Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.

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: Sunday 12th of April 2026

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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.

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