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Animal Welfare.
Worldwide.
Appointment Brief - June 2021
DIRECTOR
INTRODUCTION FROM
INTERNATIONAL CEO & CHAIR
OF FOUR PAWS UK BOARD,
JOSEF PFABIGAN
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the post of Director at FOUR The Director, UK will be line managed by the Chief
PAWS UK. This position provides an exciting opportunity to Development Officer who is based in Vienna and will also
lead the UK office of the global animal welfare organisation report to the UK board of Trustees three to four times a year.
FOUR PAWS. What we are looking for is someone who can hit the ground
running, deliver our international and national campaigns,
FOUR PAWS is headquartered in Vienna where it was manage and further develop a strong senior management
founded in 1988 by Heli Dungler and friends. Mr Dungler team, confidently represent the charity to the media,
suddenly and sadly passed away in January 2020. FOUR politicians and within the sector and significantly raise the
PAWS UK was set up almost fifteen years ago and, in that profile of FOUR PAWS in the UK.
time, we have substantially grown our London based team
and UK supporter base. We campaign on a range of topics Within the rest of this pack, you will find more information
at the national level, as well as asking our UK supporters about our activities, our vision and mission, our achievements
to add their voice to our international campaigns. Over the and our structure. You will also find details of the job
years, we have been able to see those campaigns lead to description and person specification and information on how
substantive positive changes in legislation and corporate to apply for this unique opportunity. If you think you can rise
practices in the UK and beyond. While we still have low to this unique challenge and meet our person specification,
public awareness as compared to other well-known UK we would love to hear from you.
animal welfare charities, we are starting to break through
and our international rescues, slaughterhouse closures and Please do not hesitate to contact our retained consultant
stories from our sanctuaries continue to feature more and Anna Gardet at Prospectus for an informal conversation
more in the UK press and on UK television. For example, in about the position. Lastly, thank you for your interest in
2020, our Orangutan sanctuary featured on BBC1’s Primates working for FOUR PAWS UK.
and just last month, our 2020 rescue of Kaavan the elephant
from a zoo in Pakistan, in partnership with Cher, featured on Yours faithfully,
Smithsonian UK and Channel 5.
Josef Pfabigan
CEO, FOUR PAWS International and Chair of the Trustees of
FOUR PAWS UK
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AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
About FOUR PAWS Reveal. Rescue. Protect.
Animal Welfare. Worldwide. Reveal
FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS reveals inappropriate and life-threatening
for animals under direct human influence, which reveals conditions for animals. FOUR PAWS reveals abuses, develops
suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. appropriate solutions and drives them forward in order
Founded in 1988 in Vienna by Heli Dungler and friends, the to implement them in the best possible way. Our projects,
organisation advocates for a world where humans treat campaigns, information, and lobbying for the protection of
animals with respect, empathy and understanding. Today, animals under direct human influence, raise awareness and
with offices in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, clarify relevant themes. Our network is international, we
Kosovo, the Netherlands, Switzerland, South Africa, Thailand, conduct intensive research, and constantly develop new ideas.
Ukraine, the UK, the USA and Vietnam as well as sanctuaries This is how we bring about changes in mindsets and laws.
for rescued animals in twelve countries, FOUR PAWS
provides rapid help and long-term solutions. Rescue
FOUR PAWS’ sustainable campaigns and projects focus FOUR PAWS rescues animals in need worldwide that are
on companion animals including stray dogs and cats, under direct human influence, and reduces and ends the
farm animals and wild animals - such as bears, big cats, suffering of animals with continuing help and medical care.
orangutans and elephants - kept in inappropriate conditions FOUR PAWS takes concrete action, mobilises people, changes
as well as in disaster and conflict zones. consumer behaviour and brings about changes in the law
in order to achieve long-term solutions for animal welfare.
We are actively committed to the humane treatment of FOUR PAWS is committed to the responsible treatment of
stray dogs and cats as well as to better keeping conditions animals and to combating illegal practices. We work with
for companion and farm animals. We establish and operate authorities and governments around the world to introduce
sanctuaries worldwide, in which wild animals rescued from legislative changes that improve the lives of millions of
abusive captivity find a species-appropriate home. animals.
FOUR PAWS takes a problem-solving approach and offers Protect
animals in distress swift and direct aid. Our aim is to achieve
and establish changes in politics, society and the economy FOUR PAWS provides a safe home for wildlife such as big
that will benefit animals - through projects, campaigns and cats, bears, orangutans and elephants rescued from non-
education. Our work is based on scientific expertise, sound species-appropriate keeping conditions around the world.
research and intensive national and international lobbying. FOUR PAWS fights for ethical and morally flawless behaviour
towards animals, insisting on compliance with standards and
the establishment of animal welfare labels. In co-operation
with countries and communities, the aim is to ensure that
animals are protected by laws and regulations and that
these laws are strictly executed. We see this as a basis for
achieving justice and fairness in the treatment of animals and
for restoring order.
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Our Campaigns Bears: FOUR PAWS rescues bears kept in unsuitable
conditions in circuses, zoos and private captivity and rehomes
We campaign for better treatment of animals around the them in our bear sanctuaries, where they are given a life as
world. Our campaigns, both internationally and in the UK, close as possible to that which they would have in the wild.
aim to achieve lasting political and social improvements We operate seven bear sanctuaries in Austria, Germany,
in the living conditions of farm animals, wild animals and Bulgaria, Ukraine, Kosovo, Switzerland and Vietnam, as well
companion animals. as a bear orphanage in Romania.
Wild Animals: We are seeking an end to the use of all wild Big Cats: Miserable conditions for big cats in zoos and private
animals in entertainment, including circuses and private captivity led FOUR PAWS to build a sanctuary in South Africa.
captivity. We are also working to end the use of wild animals LIONSROCK offers big cats a safe home which meets their
for fur production and are focussing on this in 2021 as part natural requirements for the rest of their lives. We also run a
of our Wear-it-Kind campaign. As a member of several UK smaller, big cat centre in the Netherlands.
coalitions, we are also campaigning to ban the import of
hunting trophies into the UK and the keeping of primates Stray Animal Care: In many countries, stray animals,
as pets. As part of our Live Kinder communications and particularly dogs and cats, are a regular sight. FOUR PAWS
pandemics pressure campaign, we are also continuing to works to prevent illness and breeding among strays in a
fight for a global ban on the wildlife trade. sustainable way by neutering, vaccinating, de-worming them,
and providing them with veterinary care, water and food.
Companion Animals: We are actively campaigning to end the
dog and cat meat trade in South East Asia by 2030 as well Apes: The destruction of Borneo’s rainforest threatens the
as the mass production of puppies on illegal puppy farms orangutan with extinction. FOUR PAWS operates a ‘forest
in Eastern Europe. We are calling on the UK Government academy’ on the island where rescued orphaned orangutans are
to do more to stop these puppies being illegally imported nursed back to health and prepared for their return to the wild.
into the country, as well as putting pressure on online
shopping platforms through which these puppies are often Horses: FOUR PAWS runs a project focused on the protection
sold. Alongside this we communicate on and advocate for of Europe’s last wild living horse population in the Romanian
responsible pet ownership. Danube Delta. We also reveal systematic abuses in horse
keeping and transportation and collaborate with authorities
Farm Animals: FOUR PAWS has successfully campaigned to and communities to secure and improve the protection of
stop the UK pet food industry using imported caged-rabbit horses in general.
meat for use in pet products. We have also led the way in
convincing UK retailers (as well as in other countries) to Disaster Relief: Our Disaster Relief Team is on standby to
implement stricter welfare standards when sourcing feather provide aid for animals following natural and man-made
and down for bedding products. In 2021, we will be building disasters. We save animals caught in disasters worldwide,
on the global conversations that the pandemic and climate helping to reunite them with their owners and providing
change have initiated to call for a ban on factory farming and urgent veterinary assistance. We have helped rescue and
fast fashion which includes mulesing and fur. protect animals in several emergencies from India, Sri Lanka
and Kenya to Italy, the Balkans and the USA.
Our Projects Emergency Rescues: Our Emergency Rescue Team responds
to animals in danger in places where other organisations
Our projects provide direct, immediate and long-term
are often unable to go. Over the last few years, the team has
assistance to animals in danger. In spite of the COVID19
rescued animals from zoos in Gaza, Iraq and Syria and has
pandemic which forced the closure to the public of many of
gone to the assistance of animals in Sudan, Lebanon and
our sanctuaries in 2020, our teams have continued to care for
most recently, Pakistan.
the animals within them. They have also continued to provide
assistance and rescue to animals in need all over the world.
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ORGANISATIONAL CHART (UK)
Director
Head of Fundraising Head of Programmes Head of Communications Head of Finance &
Administration
Digital
Campaigns Campaigns
Communications Finance Co-worker
Assistant Officer
Officer
Senior Digital Senior Major Donor Senior Individual Database
Digital Officer (2021)
Fundraiser Fundraiser Giving Officer Officer
Fundraising
Co-worker
ORGANISATIONAL CHART (GLOBAL)
CEO
CMO CPO CDO
Organisational
Communications Wild Animals Finance
Development
Farm Animals & Contract
Fundraising Quality Management
Nutrition Development
Digitalisation &
Companion Animals IT Disaster Relief Unit
Innovation Strategy
Sustainable Contract
Sanctuaries Management & Legal
Science Unit Countries
EPO
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ROLE DESCRIPTION
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, inclusive of one hour per day
for lunch.
Core office hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
The post will involve some weekend and evening work and
international travel for which time off in lieu may be taken.
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, all staff are currently working
from home. There will be a phased return to our office near
London Bridge so candidates should bear this in mind when
applying.
Annual leave: Holiday entitlement is 29 days pro rata plus statutory bank
holidays.
Pension: Auto-enrolment into the FOUR PAWS UK pension scheme.
Other: Flexible working policy and cycle to work scheme.
Job Description:
The Director UK leads the FOUR PAWS UK office and team based in London. The position is
responsible for the effective translation of FOUR PAWS’ global organisational and campaign
priorities into national realities in line with the organisational strategy and national development
plan. The Director UK is the national representative of FOUR PAWS and an active member of the
global Senior Leadership Team.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leadership of Trustees to develop and implement the three-year
development plan and annual implementation plans.
• Provide and implement the strategic direction for FOUR
PAWS in the UK within the FOUR PAWS global strategic • Lead the UK team effectively, ensuring that all staff
framework, to ensure a strong brand positioning. are motivated to succeed and that adequate cover is
provided at all times.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and lead the Senior
Management Team in managing the organisation. • Conduct monthly team meetings to report back on
achievements and share learnings.
• Maintain a positive and ethical culture that is conducive
to attracting, retaining and motivating employees, with a • Carry out the recruitment, development, retention
focus on competency development and clear measures and appraisals of the UK Senior Management Team in
of performance. accordance with agreed organisational principles and
processes.
• Develop and implement processes that support the
achievement of the organisation’s objectives and targets. • Ensure a safe working environment for all staff using our
London offices.
• Contribute meaningfully and practically to the global,
Senior Leadership Team of FOUR PAWS and work closely Finance and reporting
and collaboratively with international directors on areas
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and
of mutual concern.
Administration and other Heads of department to closely
External representation and relations monitor and manage expenditure in line with agreed
organisational principles and processes.
• Promote the objectives of FOUR PAWS UK and influence
key stakeholders to meet the needs and rights of animals • Develop business cases for investment and cost savings
affected by poor keeping or treatment, including inputting and present, as required, to the UK board.
into relevant policy developments and discussions at
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to oversee
ministerial or government department level.
implementation of the fundraising strategy and ensure
• Seek and develop opportunities to expand and promote that income continues to grow, channel income continues
the role of the organisation. to diversify and the charity remains data compliant.
• Act as the main spokesperson for the charity and Board
engage with national media and social media to ensure
• Report to the UK board three to four times a year and
the charity’s profile and influence are maintained and
act as company secretary for FOUR PAWS UK ensuring
enhanced.
the UK charity complies with all statutory and legal
• Ensure that FOUR PAWS UK campaigns speak out on obligations.
matters of most concern regarding animal welfare.
• Manage the UK risk register and report any immediate
• Working closely with the Head of Programmes, ensure risks to the UK board immediately and implement
that FOUR PAWS UK is well represented within necessary mitigation measures.
membership groups such as Wildlife and Countryside
• Work with the Head of Finance and Administration to carry
Link, on parliamentary groups (e.g. APGAW) and on
out the annual audit and produce the Trustee Report and
various single issue campaign coalitions (fur, trophy
Financial Statements.
hunting, pandemics etc).
Miscellaneous
• Represent the charity on a wide range of issues with all
relevant stakeholders as necessary. • Remain up to date with current best practice and charity
law relating to funding and fundraising methodology and
Strategy
practice.
• Oversee the development and implementation of
• Abide by the charity’s policies, practices and core values.
the FOUR PAWS UK development plan and annual
implementation plan and actively contribute to the • Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the
development and implementation of the FOUR PAWS workplace for both staff and volunteers.
organisational strategy as a member of the global
Other
Senior Leadership Team.
• Due to the nature of attending events and workshops,
UK Team
you will sometimes be asked to work outside of office
• Work with the Fundraising, Communications, hours and to travel to our Head Office in Vienna (post-
Programmes, Finance and Admin Heads and the UK Board pandemic).
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Desirable
• Strong belief in FOUR PAWS’s vision, mission and • Experience of generating income and sound
purpose. understanding of fundraising streams with knowledge
and experience of using different fundraising channels
• Proven track record in a leadership role within an
and developing strategy.
organisation of similar complexity and scale.
• Experience in the animal welfare sector.
• Experience of lobbying, networking and developing
relationships with politicians, government officials • Experience of working with and reporting to a Board of
leading to positive change. Trustees.
• Experience of representing an organisation to politicians, • Experience of working in an international organisation.
government officials, intergovernmental organisations
and companies, including those who may be targets of Personal attributes
campaigns.
• Strong, self-motivated and results driven.
• Experience of confidently representing an organisation
and communicating key policy and campaign messages • Strong commitment to Diversity, Inclusion within the
to the national media, including at very short notice. workplace.
• A strong and clear communicator and public speaker • Creative.
who can deliver messages to a wide variety of audiences • Team player.
and build a sense of passion and engagement.
• Robust and determined.
• Experience at a senior level of strategic and financial
planning, management and monitoring. • Good strategic vision.
• Experience of managing a team, including senior • Well organised.
managers. • Working to deadlines and able to achieve financial
• Project management and prioritisation skills. objectives.
• Proven experience of authentic and adaptable leadership, • Strong IT skills, word processing, databases,
including developing diverse staff teams. spreadsheets and email.
• Able to travel internationally two to three times a year
(post-pandemic).
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please upload a comprehensive
CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages
of A4 on our website. Please ensure that your application
fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person
specification. You should give the names, positions,
organisations and telephone contact numbers of two
referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent
employer. References will only be taken once your express
permission has been granted. We ask that you complete the
equal opportunities information online when you submit your
application via our website.
The information collected will be treated as confidential, used
for statistical purposes only, and will not be treated as part
of your application. We would also be grateful if you could let
us know if you will require any special provision as a result
of any disability should you be called for interview. Finally,
please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home
telephone numbers, as well as any dates when you will
not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative
timetable.
FOUR PAWS is committed to being an inclusive employer
with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from
people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds,
cultures and experiences - including people with disabilities
and ethnic minority candidates. Our aim is that our
employees will be representative of all sections of society
and each person feels respected, is treated equitably and is
able to give of their best.
Applications should be made via the Prospectus website at:
jobs.prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/HQ00178004
Timetable Queries
Deadline for applications: If you wish to have an informal
Tuesday 6th July 2021 discussion about the opportunity,
please contact our retained advisor
Interviews with Prospectus:
Anna Gardet at Prospectus on
12th-15th July 2021
020 7691 1920, or via email:
First stage interviews with FOUR PAWS UK:
w/c 19th July 2021 anna.gardet@prospect-us.co.uk
Second stage interviews with FOUR PAWS UK:
w/c 26th July 2021
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