Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Hours: 35 hours per week, with some infrequent weekends. Weekends worked will be subsidised for a weekday.

Contract Type: Permanent 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 stakeholders 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.

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. 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. 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). ~ 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. During your time with us, we provide support for your qualified and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working With Our Animals

Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. 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 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. 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. 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.

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.

📌 Stray Dog Support Programme Support Officer (Battersea)
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