Senior Scientific & Policy Lead - Ruminant Welfare (Hybrid)

Rspca; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The RSPCA is seeking a Senior Scientific & Policy Officer (SSPO) for Ruminants to shape policy and welfare standards for dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep. The role blends science, policy, research and advocacy with external engagement and stakeholder liaison.

Location is Horsham Hub with home-based work and monthly travel to Horsham, plus occasional UK farm visits. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, driver’s license essential for travel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in farm animal welfare policy and standards.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and work in a hybrid setting.

Aufgaben

• Help shape RSPCA policy for ruminants and support welfare standards.
• Collaborate across science, policy, research and advocacy teams.
• Represent the RSPCA externally to Government, farming industry and researchers.
• Provide trusted advice to colleagues and senior stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Jobbeschreibung

The RSPCA is seeking a Senior Scientific & Policy Officer (SSPO) for Ruminants to shape policy and welfare standards for dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep. The role blends science, policy, research and advocacy with external engagement and stakeholder liaison.

Location is Horsham Hub with home-based work and monthly travel to Horsham, plus occasional UK farm visits. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, driver’s license essential for travel.