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Join Battersea as a Co-Opted Member and contribute significantly to animal welfare and health.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Battersea is a renowned organization dedicated to the wellbeing of animals, especially dogs and cats. It thrives on its ambitious strategy that is successfully supported by its Board of Trustees, Co-opted members, and Advisory Board members.
Role Summary:
- Being a Co-Opted Member of the Animal Health and Welfare Committee, you'll ensure top standards of care for animals.
- The committee oversees governance and gives expert support to animal health and welfare operations.
- You will aid in handling technical areas with your specific expertise. This is a voluntary role where you will not be a trustee or employee.
Role Requirements:
- Persons with expertise in veterinary science, animal behavior, or ethical decision making are preferred.
- Ideal candidates will be veterinary surgeons, nurses, or professionals in related fields.
- Should have a commitment to improving the lives of dogs and cats and ability to contribute to strategic discussions.
Application Process Details:
- To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of a maximum of 2 pages highlighting your motivation for joining and how you meet the requirements.
- We honor diversity & inclusion and invite applications from every section of the community.
Battersea is a leading organization committed to the welfare and health of animals, particularly dogs and cats. We are known for our ambitious organizational strategy and the crucial roles our Board of Trustees, Co-opted members, and Advisory Board members play in supporting this mission.
The role: As a Co-Opted Member of the Animal Health and Welfare Committee, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care for the animals at Battersea. This committee provides oversight of governance and expert support for all animal health and welfare activities across our Operations and Clinic directorates. It is instrumental in maintaining best practices in shelter medicine and animal welfare, ensuring our policies and procedures reflect the latest evidence-based approaches and legislative requirements. This is a voluntary position where you will not be a trustee or employee but will help navigate technical areas and decisions with your expertise.
Job requirements: We are seeking individuals with expertise in veterinary science, animal behavior, or ethical decision making. Ideal candidates will be veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, or professionals in allied fields. You should share our commitment to improving the lives of dogs and cats and have the ability to contribute to strategic discussions.
Benefits: While this is a voluntary role and may not offer financial compensation, it provides a significant opportunity to contribute to a major charitable organization and make a substantial impact on animal welfare.
Applications details: To apply, please submit an application containing your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages that addresses how you meet the requirements of the person specification and your motivation for joining. We are committed to diversity & inclusion and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.
