FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them, providing a safe home for wildlife such as bears and big cats from non-species-appropriate keeping conditions around the world. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.
Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Ensuring the wellbeing of the animals based on FOUR PAWS quality standards and the smooth operations of our colleagues to ensure the strongest impact on animal welfare in Germany and beyond
• Managing and organising of the Sanctuary in all operational and strategic matters
• Responsibility for leading and motivating the team
• Ensuring the efficient use of resources, cost control and budget planning
• Representing the Sanctuary in public relations and with partners
• Coordinating the current renovation of the Sanctuary and future projects
• Ensuring and continuously optimising the work processes in the Sanctuary
• Collaborating with authorities and partner organisations, which includes maintaining and expanding networks in the areas of animal welfare, veterinary medicine and administration
• Collaborating in a strong alignment with the country office in regards of programmes, fundraising, social media representation and public relations
• Preparing annual reports and project progress plan for the Board

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Holding relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, hospitality management or project management
• Several years of experience in a leadership position, preferably in a multicultural environment
• Excellent German skills written and spoken
• Very good English skills written and spoken
• Drivers license B
• High level of responsibility and personal drive
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• Fully covered pension payments after six months of employment
• 2-year limited contract

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!
We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact bewerbung@vier-pfoten.de if you require assistance applying to this position.
All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.
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