Our commitment
From our inspirational founders Kate and Nina Hosali to the present day, SPANA has always attracted dedicated and passionate people who share a commitment to improving the lives of working animals.
Current job vacancies
As part of our ambitious growth and development plans, SPANA is currently expanding its global workforce with some key roles. Please view our current vacancies below.
Head of Communications and Campaigns
Are you an expert communicator and campaigner who wants to drive a step-change in media coverage and stakeholder support for working animals across the world?
Do you want to play a critical role in the development and delivery of our strategy to transform working animal welfare?
As part of our charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is recruiting a Head of Communications and Campaigns. In this role, you will pro-actively develop and drive work to generate PR coverage and awareness for SPANA, and ensure working animals are represented in the global news agenda. You will also represent our global influencing and advocacy agenda externally, and you will manage the development of SPANA content and stakeholder communications. For more information about the role please view the Head of Communications and Campaigns job description.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented communications and campaigns professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships
Are you a talented and innovative fundraiser who can drive the growth of our work to generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations, and gifts in Wills?
Do you want to play a critical role in the development and diversification of our global income streams?
As part of our charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is recruiting a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships. In this role, you will pro-actively lead the development of our Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team as it seeks to acquire new charity partnerships and high-value donors, and build on our existing funding base. You will be comfortable with using a wide range of fundraising and marketing channels to acquire new funders, as well as steward existing supporters.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support. For more information about the role please view the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Director of Global Programmes
SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is the global charity for working animals in low-income countries. Since 1923, we have supported the welfare of working animals, including donkeys, horses, camels and elephants, in communities that depend on working animals for water, transport, agriculture and their very survival. Today, we support working animals across approximately 20 countries, through a series of global projects and partnerships.
We are currently seeking a Director of Global Programmes who will lead on the strategic development, technical quality and delivery of SPANA’s global work to pursue the maximum, sustainable impact for working animals ensuring we achieve a lasting transformation in their welfare. Your role will involve ensuring SPANA integrates scientific and technical expertise and policy advice within a One Health framework. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work with your colleagues to lead the organisation in line with our strategy and our agreed values and behaviours.
This role is offered on a full-time basis with flexible hybrid working arrangements at our London office or the option of being home-based. For more information about the role please view the Director of Global Programmes job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to spana-global-programme-director@oxfordhr.com. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this listing as soon as sufficient applications have been received – so, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Head of Global Operations
SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is the global charity for working animals in low-income countries. Since 1923, we have supported the welfare of working animals, including donkeys, horses, camels and elephants, in communities that depend on working animals for water, transport, agriculture and their very survival. Today, we support working animals across 26 countries, through a series of global projects and partnerships.
We are currently seeking a Head of Global Operations to join our Global Resources Team and be responsible for professional business support at both a strategic and an operational level across the organisation. This role is offered on a full-time basis with flexible hybrid working arrangements at our London office or the option of being home-based. For more information about the role please view the Head of Global Operations job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this listing as soon as sufficient applications have been received – so, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Head of Animal Health & Welfare
SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is the global charity for working animals in low-income countries. Since 1923, we have supported the welfare of working animals, including donkeys, horses, camels and elephants, in communities that depend on working animals for water, transport, agriculture and their very survival. Today, we support working animals across 26 countries, through a series of global projects and partnerships.
We are currently seeking a Head of Animal Health & Welfare to join our Global Programmes Team and be responsible for delivering SPANA’s technical animal health and welfare work, relatedly, against the 2023-2027 SPANA strategy and its key performance indicators. Your work will be supported by a nascent external animal health and welfare advisory panel, as well as that of your direct reports. You will be responsible for representing the organisation in relevant fora, amongst other responsibilities as required.. This role is offered on a full-time basis with flexible hybrid working arrangements at our London office or the option of being home-based. For more information about the role please view the Head of Animal Health Welfare job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this listing as soon as sufficient applications have been received – so, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager
Are you a gifted fundraiser seeking the chance to drive real change in a charity’s high-value donor and corporate fundraising programme?
As part of our charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is recruiting a Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager. In this role, you will drive the development and growth of SPANA’s corporate and high-value donor relationships. You will grow our acquisition of new high-value donors and corporate partners, while developing our relationships with existing funders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support. For more information about the role please view the Fundraising Relationship and Business Development Manager job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Fundraising Relationships Officer
As part of our charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is recruiting a Trusts Fundraising Manager. In this role, you will support the Fundraising Relationships and Business Development team in driving the development and delivery of SPANA’s high-value donor and corporate fundraising programme. The post holder will be responsible for project-managing mailings, conducting high quality research, organizing events and providing administrative support to the team. This role will also have an overview of our portfolio of our high-value donors and corporate partners, ensuring excellent stewardship and the smooth running of the programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support. For more information about the role please view the Fundraising Relationships Officer Job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Technical Advisor: SBCC for education - Maternity Cover
SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is the global charity for working animals in low-income countries. Since 1923, we have supported the welfare of working animals, including donkeys, horses, camels and elephants, in communities that depend on working animals for water, transport, agriculture and their very survival. Today, we support working animals across 26 countries, through a series of global projects and partnerships.
We are currently seeking an Education Programme Advisor to join us for a 12-month maternity cover, taking on a role that entails overseeing various components of our Education Programme. Our Education Programme aims to support anyone involved with working animals in areas of high need – whether that’s a child who look after their family’s donkey, a young person who uses a horse for their work, or a vet who looks after the community’s camels. Our diverse, responsive, and targeted education and behaviour change activities develop each person’s essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills required to support an improved quality of life for their animals.
This role is offered on a full-time basis with flexible hybrid working arrangements at our London office or the option of being home-based. For more information about the role please view the Education Programme Advisor job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. If applicable, please provide links to your SBCC portfolio. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this listing as soon as sufficient applications have been received – so, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Trusts Fundraising Manager
As part of our charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA – The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad is recruiting a Trusts Fundraising Manager. In this role, you will drive the development and growth of SPANA’s trusts fundraising programme, both in the UK and globally. You will grow our acquisition of new trust funders, while developing our relationships with existing funders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented fundraising professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support. For more information about the role please view the Trusts Fundraising Manager job description.
To apply for this role, send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@spana.org. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.