Seize a unique opportunity: become a vital part of our Estates Maintenance team, supporting an animal rescue dedicated to making a difference.

Experience true variety: with three sites across Dorset & Devon, along with retail outlets, every day brings a new challenge.

Join a dynamic team that adapts to the ever-changing demands of our work!

We're seeking a skilled and adaptable maintenance person to join our Estates team.

With a diverse range of tasks, from fencing and repairs to shop refits, you'll need a strong background in general maintenance and a proven professional record.

Collaborating with our Managers, you'll help ensure the smooth operation of our facilities, responding to emergencies and delivering high-quality maintenance services across our 50-acre estate and retail outlets.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply to join our team and bring your skills & experience to a growing organisation.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday (3 days out of 5)

• Weekend availability (emergencies)

Essential Experience

General DIY – Buildings and grounds maintenance.

Advantageous Experience

Plumbing, bricklaying, ground works or carpentry.

Work Location

Hybrid, based in Wareham, BH20 5NQ.

Wanted: Marvellous Marketer and Fantastic Fundraiser

Do you love animals and do you want to work in a job that really makes a difference?

Are you a creative wizard with the charm of a thousand kittens and the tenacity of a dog with a bone?

Do you have a knack for storytelling that could make even the dullest tale sound like a blockbuster?

If you can create campaigns that turn heads, inspire hearts, and (most importantly) raise funds, then we’ve got your dream role.

Here’s the deal:

We’re on the hunt for a marketing maestro and fundraising genius to take our organisation to exciting new heights. You’ll be the voice behind our brand, the mastermind behind campaigns, and the strategist who turns goodwill into gold. All this whilst living within an hour of our animal rescue centres in stunning Dorset, tough hey?

You’ll need:

• A proven track record of smashing targets in both fundraising and marketing – loads of super experience.

• A love and understanding of all things digital, with skills to match.

• A flair for crafting words and campaigns that will drive action.

• To understand and communicate with: stakeholders, donors, and anyone else who’ll listen.

• A dash of creativity, a pinch of pragmatism, and a generous helping of passion.

In return, we’ll give you:

• A chance to do work that really matters.

• A team of like-minded animal loving folk.

• Coffee. (Or tea. We don’t judge.)

• Opportunities to shine, grow, and make a difference to people and animals in Devon and Dorset.

Ready to wow us? Send your CV and covering letter by submitting an application below!

Or, better still, send a short clip to: jobs@mgar.org.uk (no more than 2 minutes) about how you will help a local animal charity to double their income over the next three years.

We’re looking for someone extraordinary – could it be you?

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Sick pay

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you live within 1 hour of our centres in either Bere Regis, Dorset or Church Knowle, Dorset and able to visit these centres at least 2 days per week?

Experience:

• Charitable income generation: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wareham, BH20 5NQ

Application deadline: 23/02/2025

About Us:

Margaret Green Animal Rescue, the oldest & largest Dorset-based animal welfare charity, is dedicated to providing the highest standards of animal care.

With rescue & rehoming centres in both Dorset & Devon, we serve those animals in need of rescue with compassion and commitment. Our network of charity shops across Dorset generates vital income to support our mission.

What We’re Looking For:

As we embark on an exciting strategic revitalisation phase, we’re seeking to expand our Board of Trustees (currently comprising 5 Trustees). We aim to strengthen the range of trustee skills available to support the charity in achieving its objectives.

If you’re passionate about animal welfare and possess expertise in any of the following areas, we’d love to hear from you:

• Accountant, Treasurer or strong finance background

• Chartered Surveyor (or experienced land agent): Bring your insights into property matters and land management.

• High Street Retail Expert: Provide guidance on our charity shop operations.

• Veterinary expertise: Helping to provide oversight and input on animal welfare issues

Role Responsibilities:

As a Trustee, you’ll contribute your professional expertise to provide strategic direction and expert input. Your responsibilities will include:

• Governance: Overseeing the charity’s activities and ensuring compliance.

• Strategic Guidance: Defining the strategy and supporting the charity in achieving its goals.

• Collaboration: Working alongside our Chief Executive and Senior Management team, sharing your expertise and helping to bridge any skills gaps in our tight, efficient central team, so that we can make best use of the charitable donations we receive to help animals.

Time Commitment:

Expect to dedicate 1 - 2 days per month to help shape our future strategy, provide your expert input and govern the charity.

We hold face-to-face meetings in Dorset & Devon approximately six times a year. Living within an hour of our main Wareham site in Dorset is ideal.

Additionally, we have regular ad-hoc online meetings, typically one evening every 6 - 8 weeks.

Why Join Us?

This voluntary role allows you to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected local animal welfare charity. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

If you’re passionate about animals and ready to contribute your expertise, we’d be delighted to receive your application.

Application Details:

Please send your CV and a covering letter to us via an application below. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for acting as a Trustee and a Company Director.

Applications close on 21st March 2025

Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested. Let’s work together to make a positive impact on animal welfare!