Would you like to use your skills in public affairs to help horses in Europe and around the world? Leading international charity World Horse Welfare is seeking an experienced Public Affairs Officer to assist with the development and implementation of the charity’s public affairs activities. In association with the Senior Public Affairs Officer and working closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Communications and Public Affairs and teams across the charity you will support the increase in the charity’s influence and profile within the EU and internationally, working with governments, civil servants, institutions, networks and other NGOs.
You will be proactive with excellent communications skills, highly organised and educated to degree level. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of success in a related EU or international role and be fluent and accurate in both spoken and written English (other languages a plus). Knowledge of policy development in the European Union is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to hone their public affairs skills while helping improve the welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, death in service benefit, free parking, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank and public holidays and 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.
12-month fixed term contract.
Remote working, with occasional attendance to head office in Norfolk or at events.