Stray Dog Support Programme Support Officer

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; 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 & Cats Home is seeking a role based in London with travel to Local Authorities and sites to support and maintain relationships within the Stray Dog Support Programme (SDSP). The post will work with Battersea's internal Programme board and affiliated Local Authorities to shape strategy and delivery.

Key duties include co-creating, delivering and evaluating training with Battersea Academy, supporting operational teams across the organisation, and developing advice and campaigns on

Responsibilities

• Co-create, deliver and evaluate the Stray Dog Support Programme with Battersea Academy.
• Provide ongoing support, advice, and guidance to operational teams across Battersea.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities and Battersea departments on campaigns about responsible dog ownership and stray prevention.
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of stray dogs in and out of Battersea care.
• Meet legislative responsibilities under the Environmental Protection Act and Animal Welfare Act.
• Gather and record data as per programme requirements with secure data management.
• Provide welfare assessment and behaviour monitoring support at LA kennel facilities.

Job description

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:

• 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.

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.