Sanctuary Manager - BEAR SANCTUARY Arbesbach (m/f/d)

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.

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.

• Planning and implementing FOUR PAWS’ project strategies on an international and national level
• Leading the management teams in developing business strategies and plans, and ensuring their alignment with internal departments regarding short-term and long-term objectives
• Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the organisation’s strategy and mission
• Working with functional teams to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimise operational systems, developing tracking and reporting processes and tools, information flow, business process improvement, and organisational planning
• Determining ways to improve standards, to reduce costs, increase incomes, and to improve the overall performance of the organisation

• 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
• Very good English and German skills, both written and spoken
• Drivers license B
• High level of responsibility and personal drive
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational 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
• The yearly gross salary range for this position is 70,000 EUR - 75,000 EUR (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation scheme. 

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in today.

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.

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.