Stray Dog Support Programme Support Officer

BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions up to 10%

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home in London is seeking a dedicated professional to support and manage the Stray Dog Support Programme across local authorities. The role involves coordinating training, providing expert guidance to operational teams, and collaborating with Battersea departments to improve stray dog initiatives.

The successful candidate will travel to different sites, ensure compliance with environmental and welfare legislation, and contribute to data collection and welfare monitoring

Job description

Job Reference

BDCH6437

Location

London

Function

Animal Partnerships

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Status

Full Time

Job Type

Permanent

Hours Of Work

35 hrs a week with some infrequent weekends. Those weekends worked will be subsidised for a weekday

Please note this role is based in London, but the successful candidate will be expected to travel to different local authorities and sites.

The main responsibility of this role will be to support and maintain the relationships with the Local Authority Animal Welfare Officers signed up to Battersea’s Stray Dog Support Programme. and relevant stake holders to design, support, develop and deliver the programme.

This role will play a key role in supporting the development of the Stray Dog Support Programme (SDSP), working closely with the internal Programme board and the affiliated Local Authorities.

Overall objectives

• 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.
• Gather and record data as per Programme requirements with secure data management.
• Provide effective welfare assessment and behaviour monitoring support at LA kennel facilities.

What we can offer you

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.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in‑person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our animals

Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 020 3887 8341. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us

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.

Acceptable use of AI

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date

Closing date: 19th October 2026, 11.59pm

Interview date(s)

Interview date(s): 26th October 2026 (in person)