Donkey Sanctuary

4 job(s) at Donkey Sanctuary

Donkey Sanctuary
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Digital Marketing Assistant We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and flexible team player with outstanding interpersonal skills to join a busy Digital Team. Position: Digital Marketing Assistant Location: Devon/Hybrid Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday. Salary: £26,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 9 March 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. About the Role As Digital Marketing Assistant, you will support the Digital Marketing and wider Digital teams in their day-to-day delivery of the digital marketing strategy across owned, paid and earned channels. You will work closely with the Social Media, Content and Fundraising Coordinators on content generation for digital marketing channels, focusing on appealing to target audiences and current supporters in a positive and engaging way. Your main duties include: Assisting with the generation of content for digital marketing channels. Writing and editing social media copy for all departments. Creating digital content in its various forms including video and images, using photo and video editing software as required. Monitoring incoming social media activity including comments and direct messages. Assisting with the delivery of fundraising and commercial activities. Helping to research and introduce new and effective digital trends to ensure the charity is using digital marketing channels in the most engaging way. Assisting the Digital team in monitoring and reporting on social media activity using analytical tools. The working pattern for this role will be hybrid working, combining home working with regular onsite attendance. As the role requires regular travel to various Charity locations in remote areas with limited public transport options, access to a car is strongly advised to meet the requirements of the role About You You will have experience of creating engaging content for social media channels, social media community management and reporting with: An excellent standard of written English and communication skills, including copywriting for different audiences. A good base knowledge of digital marketing and fundraising. Adept at using photo and video editing software, ideally the Adobe suite. Able to multi-task and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with a number of conflicting demands and deadlines. Strong I.T. skills (proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel). Demonstrable customer service skills (including successful experience of dealing with enquiries and complaints from members of the public). UK, full valid Driver s licence. Benefits include Competitive pension. Life assurance 2 x annual salary. Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Digital Marketing, Marking, Marketing and Communications, Digital Content, Digital Marketing Officer, Marking Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Digital Content, Officer Digital Marketing Assistant, Marking Assistant, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Digital Content Assistant. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Donkey Sanctuary Exeter, Devon
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Veterinary Practice Manager We have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, flexible and professional individual with outstanding leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills to join the dedicated Veterinary Team as Practice Manager. Position: Practice Manager Location: Based at the fully equipped veterinary hospital at Brookfield Farm, near Honiton Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 08.00-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £44,046 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 8th March. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. About the Role As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the Veterinary Department, ensuring that people, processes, and resources work seamlessly to support the delivery of high-quality clinical services to donkeys, mules and horses within our care. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the point of contact with regards to staff, estates and facilities, fleet, security and budget Triaging veterinary service calls and laboratory results Managing the duty and out of hours rota Directing and managing the veterinary administration team Effectively managing the department budget alongside Head of Clinical Services (Clinical Director) Handling and approving purchase orders (including capital and overseas payments), processing invoices through procurement/EBIS, and managing stock levels and ordering for farriery supplies. Acting as the main point of contact for professional and security contractors About You We are looking for someone with demonstrable working knowledge of veterinary clinical service provision. You will have experience of Using legislation, governance and professional standards relevant to the provision of veterinary services to equines in the UK. Effective budget management (including preparing, monitoring and reporting) and ability to work within financial constraints. Effectively leading a team. Working calmly under pressure and managing competing priorities. You will also have excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills and excellent computer literacy skill ncluding database utilisation, email, PowerPoint and Excel. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include Competitive pension. Life assurance 2 x annual salary. Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Practice Manager, Practice Supervisor, Clinic Manager, Clinic Supervisor, Vet, Veterinary Practice Manager, Veterinary Practice Supervisor, Veterinary Clinic Manager, Veterinary Clinic Supervisor, Clinical Practice Manager. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Donkey Sanctuary Exeter, Devon
Nov 03, 2025
Contractor
Laboratory Technician We now have an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional team player to join the Research and Operational Support team as Laboratory Technician. Position: Laboratory Technician Location: Brookfield Farm, near Honiton, East Devon (an area of outstanding natural beauty) Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday Salary: £29,076 pro rata Contract: Fixed term role starting as soon as possible until 1 January 2027 Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025 About the Role Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will provide in-house clinical and pathological laboratory services, interpret results and communicate relevant findings to the clinical veterinary teams and other relevant teams or personnel. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out routine haematology, biochemistry and endocrinology on blood samples submitted by the veterinary teams and promptly highlighting abnormal results. Carrying out routine faecal parasitology on faecal samples submitted to the laboratory for intestinal parasites, liver fluke and lungworm. Monitoring the worm burden of charity donkeys by regular testing of a representative sample as determined by the Research Department. Processing blood and faecal samples from rehomed donkeys, private donkeys, holding bases and Ireland as part of an advisory service. Performing PCR tests on a variety of bodily fluid and tissue samples submitted for donkeys and mules with suspected infections and reporting the results to the case Veterinary Surgeon. Providing laboratory-based support to research and veterinary team projects. Supporting the Laboratory Manager in the training of new staff and the teaching of students and visitors. About You You will have: Previous biological laboratory experience. Knowledge and practical experience of laboratory principles. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a biological or animal science. Competent IT Skills. Knowledge of equine parasitology and experience in using PCR (desirable). Self-motivated with a flexible attitude. Committed to making a difference for donkeys and the people that rely on them. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include: Competitive pension. Life assurance Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Lab, Laboratory, Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Animal Lab, Animal Laboratory, Animal Lab Technician, Animal Laboratory Technician, Animal Lab Assistant, Animal Laboratory Assistant, Clinical Lab Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Pathological Lab Technician, Pathological Laboratory Technician PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Devon
Nov 01, 2025
Contractor
Supporter Development Manager We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and professional individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to join the dedicated Fundraising Department as Supporter Development Manager. Position: Supporter Development Manager Location: Sidmouth/Devon (onsite attendance currently anticipated to be a minimum of 2 days per month) Hours: 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £43,309 per annum Contract: Maternity cover contract starting on 2 February 2026 until 1 April 2027 Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025 About the Role As Supporter Development Manager, you will provide leadership to the Supporter Development side of the Individual Giving Team, successfully delivering supporter development activity in line with agreed annual targets and our Fundraising Strategy. You will work with the Head of Individual Giving to evolve and continuously improve the supporter journey activity, bringing an integrated, cross-departmental approach to deliver the most donor-centric activity, continuously evaluating performance to ensure lifetime value (LTV) optimisation. Key responsibilities include: Working in partnership with internal stakeholders to deliver the Individual Giving annual roadmap. Delivering, evaluating and improving integrated donor journeys across online, post, social and other channels as required. Managing the Supporter Development annual income and expenditure budgets. With the Head of Individual Giving, monitoring and reporting on the targets and KPIs of Supporter Development activity. Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising and income growth opportunities within Supporter Development. Working closely with internal teams across the charity to analyse activity performance, audience behaviours and learnings to shape future campaigns. Leading, training, coaching, and mentoring the Supporter Development Team, upskilling their knowledge and experience within key areas of delivery. About You We are looking for someone with experience of managing, growing, and delivering multi-channel and multi-product supporter development programmes. You will also have: Working experience of several of the following areas: raffles, lottery, sponsorship, regular giving, reactivation, consent management, gift aid and cash giving (appeals). Experience of delivering complex donor-centric supporter journeys using a test and learn framework and LTV modelling. A track record of leading, motivating, and inspiring marketing teams, together with proven line management experience. Advanced and contemporary direct marketing knowledge, together with experience of managing and reforecasting multimillion pound direct marketing budgets. Experience of conducting effective direct marketing analysis to support and enhance the performance of channels, products, and specific appeals. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. As this role may/will involve occasional travel to different sites and external suppliers, a full, valid UK driving licence is required. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply. Benefits include: Competitive pension. Life assurance Healthshield. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation The sanctuary is one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Supporter Care, Supporter Development, Supporter Engagement, Fundraising, Supporter Care Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Supporter Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Supporter Care Officer, Supporter Development Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Fundraising Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Individual Giving Manager, Marketing, Communications. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation