Why work for us

The Donkey Sanctuary has established recruitment processes that are designed to help managers ensure they are equipped to attract and recruit amazing people through a fair and transparent selection process. All our roles have a job profile which will give you details on the role, and a Person Specification which will detail the essential skills and knowledge we are looking for. This is used as a basis for selecting applicants for interview and appointing the successful candidate.


  • Mission and Values
  • Living in the South West
  • Mission and Values

    Our mission and vision drive us to make meaningful impacts every day, transforming lives by delivering expert care.

    A world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Improving the lives of donkeys every day. We make a better world for donkeys.

    • We put Donkeys first
    • We are inquisitive
    • We are compassionate
    • We do the right thing
    • We work together as one
  • Living in the South West

    We know just how important a good work-life balance is, so we’re pleased to say that The Donkey Sanctuary isn’t only a great place to work, it’s situated in a great place to live. Welcome to Sidmouth – the West Country’s best kept secret!

    A few miles south of the historically famous lace making town of Honiton, Sidmouth is located within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – home to any number of idyllic villages, beautiful valleys, nature reserves, and some of the most breath-taking coastal and hilltop views you’ll find anywhere in the country. The town lies on the Jurassic Coast, England’s first UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, and the vivid red sandstone cliffs that frame it evidence 185 million years of evolution.

    Then there’s us – The Donkey Sanctuary. In addition to being one of the world’s foremost equine charities, we are undoubtedly one of the West Country’s premier visitor attractions. Last year, over 350,000 people came to see our lovely donkeys, explore our fabulous visitor centre, and enjoy the fare on offer at our stunning new restaurant. Small wonder we were voted 2018’s “Large Attraction of the Year” at the prestigious Visit Devon Tourist Awards!

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