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 develop and implement the charity’s public affairs activities. In association with the Chief Executive, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs and teams across the charity you will increase 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. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the charity’s values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking.
There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to be based either in our London Office or Head Office in Norfolk however occasional commutes to both offices will be expected.