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Transform the lives of vulnerable animals with Battersea, an organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive care for every dog and cat in need.
Overview
Salary
£32960
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Battersea is a leader in animal welfare, never turning away a dog or cat in need. With a strong focus on love, expert care, and individual assessment of each animal’s unique character, our team works hard to provide the perfect home for each pet. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on animal lives.
Role Summary
- Act as the key relationship manager for Local Authority Animal Welfare Officers participating in Battersea’s Stray Dog Support Programme.
- Design, support, and deliver the programme in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Play a crucial role in developing the Stray Dog Support Programme, maintaining close cooperation with the Programme board and affiliated Local Authorities.
Role Requirements
- Partner with Battersea Academy to develop, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of training.
- Offer support, advice, and guidance to Battersea's operational teams.
- Collaborate with Local Authorities and other Battersea departments on advice, support and public awareness campaigns about responsible dog ownership and stray prevention.
- Ensure the safe handling and transportation of stray dogs into and out of Battersea care.
- Manage data recording, reporting, and security effectively.
- Ensure compliance with legislative responsibilities under the Environmental Protection Act and Animal Welfare Act.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave package, inclusive of 8 bank holiday days.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan for claims on a range of treatments.
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: The main responsibility of this role will be to manage the relationships with the Local Authority Animal Welfare Officers signed up to Battersea’s Stray Dog Support Programme, and relevant stakeholders to design, support, develop and deliver the programme. This role will play a key role in developing the Stray Dog Support Programme (SDSP), working closely with the internal Programme board and the affiliated Local Authorities.
Job requirements: Work closely with Battersea Academy to co-create, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of the training provided, working on delivering ongoing improvements based on feedback and outcomes. Provide ongoing support, advice, and guidance to operational teams across Battersea, ensuring the goals and actions of the SDSP are understood across the organisation. Work alongside the member Local Authorities and other Battersea departments on the development of advice, support and public awareness campaigns on responsible dog ownership and stray prevention. Work closely with all relevant parties to ensure the safe handling and transportation of stray dogs in and out of Battersea care. Ensure all legislative responsibilities are met under the Environmental Protection Act and Animal Welfare Act. Ensure processes are in place to provide effective recording, reporting, and secure data management. Ensure processes are in place to provide effective welfare assessment and behaviour monitoring support at LA kennel facilities.
Benefits: In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees), discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution, and free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
