Appointment
of Chief Executive and Scientific Director of the Universities
Federation of Animal Welfare (UFAW) and of the Humane Slaughter
Association (HSA)
UFAW
was established in 1926 and is now internationally recognised as the
key independent scientific and educational animal welfare charity. It
promotes high standards of welfare for
farm, companion, laboratory and captive animals. More information about
the charity and its activities is provided at
www.ufaw.org.uk.
The
HSA, founded in 1911, is the only UK charity concerned exclusively with
promoting the humane treatment of food animals worldwide in markets,
during transport, at slaughter, and when
killed for welfare reasons or during disease control. It fulfils its
mission through research, education, advice, training and technical
advances. More information about the charity and its activities is
provided at
www.hsa.org.uk.
We
are now looking to appoint our next Chief Executive and Scientific
Director to build on the excellent work of the current incumbent, Dr
Robert Hubrecht OBE, who after many years is
retiring. Working in partnership with the Board and a talented and
committed team of staff based in Wheathampstead (Hertfordshire, UK), his
replacement will ensure that the work of both organisations continues
to flourish and develop both in the UK and internationally,
with science at the core of all that is done.
The
new Chief Executive and Scientific Director will lead and promote UFAW
and HSA by funding, cultivating, promoting and disseminating animal
welfare research of international significance.
They will work with energy, pace and promote the excitement needed for
this next stage of our Organisations’ work. Key points of the role
include:
The
Role
·
Together with the Chair, and members of the Board setting the strategic direction for UFAW and HSA respectively
·
Ensuring
that both charities are resourced to deliver their charitable
objectives and to bring to the Board an annual budget for agreement and
manage the budget throughout
the year
·
Leading, developing, motivating and directing the staff within UFAW and HSA
·
As
the Scientific Director, ensuring that grants are awarded in accordance
with best practice; all programmes, all meetings and events are of the
highest quality;
all research publications are of the highest standard and by acting as
Editor in Chief for the journal ‘Animal Welfare’.
The
Requirements
·
Knowledge of, and experience in, animal welfare science
·
Experience of fund raising
·
Wide practical experience and a proven record of working with animals
·
Some knowledge of farm animals, companion animals, animals used/bred for experimental purposes and zoo/wild animals
·
Ability to communicate effectively with scientific and lay communities
If
you feel you have the skills and energy to provide the above, please
click on the link below and apply quoting reference S0701 following the
full application instructions in the candidate brief by Monday 7 October
5pm. For full details please go
to:
http://www.thewlisgraham.com/assignment-briefings/ufaw-and-hsa-chief-executive-and-scientific-director/