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Are you passionate about the welfare of animals? Are you interested in pursuing a career with animals and are looking to gain experience? Then a position at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary may be right for you! Any job or volunteer opportunities that become available will be uploaded to this page so please keep checking back for the latest positions.

FUN FACT

Hopefield is home to over 100 species of animals, and over 500 animals in total!

JOB VACANCIES

Office Administrator

Wages: £8.05 – £12.71 per hour
Hours: 9am – 5pm (35 per week)
Days: 3 weekdays & 2 weekend days

The Role:
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Office Administrator to support the day-to-day running of our sanctuary’s admin operations. From volunteer coordination to social media content, you’ll be involved in work that directly supports our animals and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage volunteer recruitment administration
Oversee animal sponsorship packs, mail-outs, and gift shop stock
Administer our Save a Life campaign (updating mailing lists, managing Facebook group, regular content posting)
Create engaging content for social media, including TikTok and Instagram/Facebook stories
Handle visitor booking enquiries and confirmations
Perform general office tasks (filing, data entry, communications)
Support the planning and organisation of events and fundraisers

What We’re Looking For:

Someone who is organised, reliable, and proactive
A strong problem-solver with great communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Confident using social media platforms (especially TikTok, Instagram & Facebook)
A true animal lover with a passion for our mission

Why Work With Us?
This is more than just an admin role—it’s a passion job. Every task you complete helps us care for and protect animals who deserve love and safety. You’ll be part of a small, friendly team where your work has real impact.

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Benefits: Company pension, discounted food, on-site parking, sick pay

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to office@hopefield.org.uk

Senior Animal Caregiver

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8am–4pm, including 30-min unpaid morning break & 60-min unpaid lunch break)
Days: 5.5 days per week on a rota basis (including weekend/bank holiday work)
Wages: £8.05 – £12.71 per hour
Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025

Are you passionate about animals and their welfare? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference to the lives of animals who haven’t had the best start in life? If so, this could be the role for you.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a well-established and highly respected animal welfare charity, providing lifelong care to nearly 700 rescued animals. We are currently looking for a Senior Animal Caregiver to join our dedicated, hard-working team.

In this role, you’ll take a hands-on approach to caring for a variety of animals – from horses, cows and goats, to pigs, small animals and exotics. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining our high standards of animal care and welfare, and helping to ensure our residents live happy, enriched lives.

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Benefits: Company pension, discounted food, on-site parking, sick pay

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to office@hopefield.org.uk

Supervisor

Wages: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 32.5 per week (8am – 4pm, 30 min unpaid morning break and 60 min unpaid lunch break)
Days: 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a long-established charity based in Brentwood, and we’ve been running for over 40 years. We provide a forever home to over 600 rescued, neglected, or unwanted animals. At first, we started by rescuing horses and goats on our 53-acre site. We’re home to rescued farm animals, equines, birds, reptiles, and more recently (sadly) – exotic animals.

To help find the funds to continue doing the vital work we do, the sanctuary is open to the public. We use this to showcase our beautiful animals, and to tell people their stories, whilst helping them realise that these creatures are not a throw-away commodity.

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Benefits: Company pension, discounted food, on-site parking, sick pay

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to office@hopefield.org.uk

Volunteering

PLEASE BE AWARE WE CURRENTLY HAVE A WAITING LIST – YOU ARE STILL ABLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, BUT YOU WILL ONLY BE CONTACTED ONCE A SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE – THANK YOU 🙂

It’s no secret that we couldn’t do a fraction of what we do for our 600+ rescued residents without the care, time and dedication of our truly amazing volunteers, so first off a HUGE thank you to them all! We do, however, need a few more!

Do you have spare time and would love to get involved with a well-respected local charity dedicated to bettering the lives of animals in need? Are you looking for new and exciting ways of making friends and gaining valuable skills, while giving something back? Or maybe you’re looking to increase your fitness levels and step count?

From helping care for our 600+ rescued residents, lending a hand with DIY across our 53-acre site, serving food & drinks in Max’s Café, or manning a stall at fundraising events, there’s something for everyone!

No previous experience is required as full training & support will be given, but you must be age 16+.

To apply, please complete our application form here.