Head of Education and Community Engagement

Description

About SPANA

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.

About this role

This is an exciting time to join us, as we grow and expand our global programmatic work and team.

The Head of Education and Community Engagement is a key leadership role, providing strategic and technical direction for SPANA s education, community engagement and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) work. The postholder will develop tools and approaches, ensure interventions are contextually relevant and evidence-based, develop key relationships and support partners to deliver high-quality programmes that improve the lives of working animals and the communities who depend on them.

The role sits within SPANA s Global Programmes Department (GPD) and works closely alongside colleagues in other GPD teams responsible for Animal Health and Welfare (AHW), Programmes and Data and Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability (MEAL).

Salary, contract and location

This is a permanent, full time (34.5 hours per week) role based in the UK, with regular (1-2 times per month or more if preferred) attendance in SPANA's London office.

The salary for this role is c.GBP55,000-GBP60,000 subject to experience. SPANA also offers employees a range of benefits including:

Generous pension scheme where SPANA contributes 10% provided the employee contributes a minimum 5% Healthcare cash plan with Medicash, including access to virtual GP appointments. Volunteer day programme. For full details including a person specification and information on how to apply, please see the job description. This role requires the current right to work in the UK.

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