Humane Slaughter Association

We are seeking a collaborative and purpose-driven leader with a strong commitment to the welfare of livestock animals to lead and coordinate our technical operations and service delivery. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, people-focused, able to inspire, manage and develop teams while delivering high-quality training, education, and advice services. The Technical Lead will manage the Humane Slaughter Association s (HSA) operational and practical work to promote humane slaughter and transport of livestock (including farmed and wild-caught aquatic species) worldwide. They will lead a small team who undertake the operational work in the field, promoting humane methods for the transport and slaughter of animals killed for food and other products. The successful candidate will join at an exciting period of growth and reorganisation for the HSA as we introduce online learning, grow and broaden our training and advice services and become an increasingly strong voice for practical improvements to the welfare of animals at slaughter. This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about making real-world improvements to animal welfare using their technical knowledge and organisational skills. About the HSA The Humane Slaughter Association is a unique charity which promotes the welfare of farmed animals Beyond the Farm Gate ; at markets, during transport, at slaughter, and when animals must be killed in emergencies. Our vision: A world where all farmed animals are transported and killed humanely. Our mission: To advance and promote the use of humane methods for the slaughter, transport and killing of farmed animals through research and education. We do this by offering practical advice, training, and education to all those involved in transport, slaughter, or emergency killing of livestock animals, by funding scientific research to develop more humane approaches and advocating for evidenced-based change. Although we are based in the UK, the charity works worldwide to maximise animal welfare. Job Description and Person Specification Before applying, please read the HSA Technical Lead Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, criteria, application process. The HSA requests no contact from agencies or media sales.