FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

You would 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 that daily operations of the sanctuary run smoothly, and that regular checks and maintenance are being completed
• Organising technical sustainability of the sanctuary in terms of supplies, equipment, and repairs, as well as ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of all technical installations
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations as well as environmental, health, and security standards
• Overseeing and negotiating with contractors and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, gardening, catering, and technology
• Supervising the maintenance, cleaning, and gardening team to ensure that the high standards of the sanctuary are being met and exceeded
• Oversee the implementation of safety and security protocols to maintain a secure and risk-free environment
• Provide IT Support, collaborate with the organisation IT team to ensure smooth and efficient technology operations, offering support to staff members as needed

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Previous experience working as a Facility Team Manager for international NGOs or relevant corporate sector experience
• Relevant qualification or proven work experience
• Strong verbal English skills a plus
• Technical skills
• Willingness to travel as well as a valid driver’s license
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• An eLearning onboarding platform

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 recruiting.bsp@vier-pfoten.org 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.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your cover letter and CV in English today via: