Senior Scientific Officer

2 weeks ago


Horsham, United Kingdom RSPCA Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to join the companion animals science and policy team. Our team uses robust evidence to advocate, campaign and influence attitudes, behaviour, policy and laws which effect positive change for companion, sporting and working animal welfare.

In this two year fixed term contract, you will be using your scientific knowledge and influencing skills to drive some of our key strategic objectives including the breeding of animals to ensure health and welfare.

Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...

As Senior Scientific Officer
- Companion Animals, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing a strong evidence base for a range of policy publications, reports and briefings to aid with shaping government policy;
- Generating and managing an influencing strategy to achieve our objectives for companion animal welfare;
- Providing specialist knowledge to the wider Society on companion animal welfare issues;
- Producing information for a wide range of audiences, including the public and the media; and
- Identifying research priorities that contribute towards the RSPCA's aims and objectives.

What we are looking for in you...

**To succeed within this role, it is essential that you have**:

- A PhD or MSc level (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant biological discipline, or relevant degree plus equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven experience of high level influencing and setting the strategic direction for advocacy on animal welfare issues.
- Expertise in developing compelling policies, shaping agendas and working in coalition to achieve change.
- Experience of translating policy and research into change through advocacy, and strong track record of driving policy change with senior stakeholders.
- Strong networking skills, with the ability to influence and work with a range of stakeholders, ranging from MPs, to Government officials and partner organisations.
- You must also be aligned to ourvision and values.

This role is both rewarding and challenging and it is a very exciting time to join the RSPCA as we approach our 200th year, so if you have the skill set we are looking for, please apply

Our Values

** We are compassionate ** **We are inspirational
- We are committed
- We are expert** ** We act with integrity **

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

**Benefits**:

- Great Annual Leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on entry rising after 5 years
- Additional Society day around Christmas.
- Generous pension scheme
- Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
- Access to private healthcare scheme
- Employee assistance programme.
- Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance
- Family friendly policies
- Dog friendly offices

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

**How to apply**

**Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.**

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Salary**: £30,247.00-£35,585.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horsham

Application deadline: 22/08/2023



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