Engagement Officer
These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a highly proactive and professional team player with outstanding interpersonal skills to join the dedicated Public Affairs, Advocacy and Campaigns team, as an Engagement Officer
Position: Engagement Officer
Location: Devon/Hybrid, onsite attendance 2-3 days per quarter (fully remote/home working and flexible working patterns considered)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday
Salary: £34,010 annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
As Engagement Officer, you will be 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, you will enable the cohesion within the member groups that the Sanctuary are currently part of, and inspire new ways of working.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: