Team Lead Animal flow and welfare

Organisatie

AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals. It is our mission to end their suffering by rescuing animals in need and advocate for better laws and regulations.

At AAP we give shape to an ideal in a professional manner: to improve the welfare of abused or neglected exotic mammals from all over Europe. We advocate for better laws and are an internationally renowned expert. Our commitment demonstrably makes the difference.

AAP operates two rescue and rehabilitation facilities, one in Almere (the Netherlands) and one in Villena (Spain). We rescue animals from illegal trade, circuses or private owners and help them recover both mentally and physically. When they are rehabilitated and ready to move on, we find them good forever homes in reserves or zoos.

In Almere we have 93 employees and more than 200 volunteers. We work in a spacious and modern location, in the middle of the green heart of Almere. Our office and facility center are located on the same grounds as our rescued animals. Nowhere else can you see the result of your work so directly!

In Villena we have 24 employees and 16 volunteers.

Check out our website www.aap.eu and follow our stories on social media!

Taken

AAP is looking for a leader to lead both the Specialists Team and the Animal Planning & Logistics (APL) Team within our Rescue & Rehabilitation (R&R) department at Almere (the Netherlands and Villena (Spain). This challenging role involves managing the quality of veterinary and behavioural rehabilitation and overseeing the animal flow from rescue to outplacement, including transport, permits, and data collection.

Are you an experience manager who has experience in managing professionals, then we are looking for you!

The Specialist teams consists of four veterinarians, four veterinary technicians, two behavioural biologists and one behavioural and research employee. The APL team currently consists of four coordinators, four assistants and many volunteers. The team members of both teams are working at Almere and Villena.

What are you going to do?

• Lead the Specialists teams and Animal planning and logistics teams in Almere and Villena.
• Draft, implement, and evaluate R&R policies concerning animal welfare, logistics, rescue, and outplacement.
• Act as a sparring partner and (operational) replacement for the head of R&R.
• Prepare and manage the department’s budget and evaluate financial results.
• Oversee scientific research, publications, and data management for internal and external stakeholders (including ZIMS and salesforce).
• Maintain and expand the professional network concerning animal welfare, including universities, zoos, and other rescue centres.
• Coordinate and oversee projects involving multiple departments and with external partners.

Functie-eisen en profiel

What do you bring?

• Master’s degree in Zoology or a related field, or minimum HBO level / NLQF 6-7 / EQF 6-7 educational and/or working level.
• Minimum of five years of managerial experience at a tactical and strategic level.
• Experience in managing experts and specialists in their work field.
• Strong network in the field of animal welfare and organizations working with captive exotic animals.
• Ability to manage databases and analyse data efficiently.
• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English (C1 level), with additional languages ( German, French, or Spanish) being a plus.
• Decisive, confident, open, and honest personality with excellent social and communication skills.

Ons aanbod

What do we offer?

• An inspiring workplace in Almere, with the possibility to work partly from home.
• A position with social relevance in an international working environment.
• A permanent contract (after two temporary one-year contracts).
• Salary between € 4,642 and €5,404 gross per month (scale XI, based on 40 hours per week) dependent on relevant work experience.
• 8% holiday allowance and 24 vacation days per year (full-time basis).
• A sustainable pension arrangement.

Informeren en solliciteren

Do you want more information?

Enthusiastic, but still some questions? Please call Eva Schippers, Head of R&R, telephone 036 523 8787. To apply directly, click on the application button to upload your CV and cover letter.
The closing date is 26 November 2024.

A practical assignment and online personality test are part of the application process.

Only people with the right to work within Europe will be considered for this application.