Senior Scientific & Policy Officer, Ruminants — Hybrid

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; Horsham; Ibrido; GBP 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) invites applications for a Senior Scientific & Policy Officer for Ruminants within the Science and Policy team. The role blends scientific expertise with policy development to improve welfare standards for dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep, with a hybrid working arrangement in Horsham and home-based work.

Travelling nationally with monthly visits to Horsham and farm visits, you will influence government and industry, represent

Competenze

• Strong scientific and practical expertise with excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Broad understanding of livestock farming systems and welfare issues affecting ruminants (dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep).
• Ability to turn technical information into clear, credible advice and to present to diverse audiences.

Mansioni

• Shape RSPCA policy on ruminants and support development of welfare standards.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues and external partners; represent RSPCA externally.
• Coordinate and initiate research projects, including farm trials and steering groups.

Conoscenze

Scientific expertise

Policy development

Communication

Influencing

Relationship-building

Leadership

Strumenti

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Online research tools

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) invites applications for a Senior Scientific & Policy Officer for Ruminants within the Science and Policy team. The role blends scientific expertise with policy development to improve welfare standards for dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep, with a hybrid working arrangement in Horsham and home-based work.

Travelling nationally with monthly visits to Horsham and farm visits, you will influence government and industry, represent