Impact-Driven Policy Leader, Major Projects (Hybrid)

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ROyal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking a senior Scientific and Policy Officer – Major Projects to lead high-profile advocacy and prevention initiatives, with a focus on ending extreme conformation in companion animals and expanding major project portfolios such as equine welfare.

The role requires strategic acumen, scientific credibility and robust collaboration across internal teams to deliver measurable policy and behavioural change in England and Wales.

Qualifikationen

• Animal welfare expertise qualified to degree level plus relevant work based experience.
• Experience delivering multi-team strategies with clear outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Drive the 5 year extreme conformation strategy forward, while managing other major priorities.
• Engage with stakeholder groups to reduce demand for pets bred with extreme traits.
• Provide leadership across teams to embed policy positions across the Society.
• Use evidence to shape policy, influence legislation and maintain the RSPCA as an expert authority.
• Align advocacy with rescue operations to reduce intake of costly health cases.
• Advise on income generation, communications and media partnerships for ethical representation.
• Line manage two direct reports and lead matrix project teams.

Jobbeschreibung

ROyal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking a senior Scientific and Policy Officer – Major Projects to lead high-profile advocacy and prevention initiatives, with a focus on ending extreme conformation in companion animals and expanding major project portfolios such as equine welfare.

The role requires strategic acumen, scientific credibility and robust collaboration across internal teams to deliver measurable policy and behavioural change in England and Wales.