Chief Executive Officer

Working Animals International (formerly SPANA) is a global animal welfare charity dedicated to transforming the lives of working animals in greatest need. For over a century, we have provided life-saving veterinary care and owner education for horses, donkeys, mules, camels and other working animals that underpin the livelihoods of millions of people, while campaigning so that their welfare is recognised in local policy, national legislation and global development agendas. Today, through a network of partners around the world, we are increasing access to skills, knowledge and resources and campaigning for policy change so that working animals are healthy and valued, communities are stronger and livelihoods are more secure. We are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into its next chapter, building on a major modernisation programme and recent global rebrand. The CEO will work closely with the Board and senior team to develop and deliver our long-term strategy, consolidate and embed recent organisational change, and increase our reach, profile and impact across veterinary care, education, advocacy and disaster response, for the benefit of the animals we support and the communities we work with. The CEO will set the strategic direction and position the organisation as a confident, global animal welfare leader at the intersection of animal welfare and community resilience, translating a powerful mission and evolving international partnership model into ..... full job details .....