A bit about us
We're looking to recruit a Scientific and Policy Officer committed to animal welfare to join the RSPCA Farm Animals Department, as a Poultry specialist.
Contract
Permanent
Hours
35 hours per week; Monday - Friday.
Location
Hybrid - You will work from home and will be required to attend a team meeting in the Horsham hub once a month.
The role also requires travel to London on an adhoc basis for meetings.
You will be required to travel to sites and farms for visits, so a full UK Driving License is required for this role.
As a Scientific Officer you'll have a specific focus on poultry and will assist the continued development of the RSPCA's welfare standards for these species, used within the Society's farm assurance scheme (RSPCA Assured) and beyond. The post entails a further general advisory, advocacy and communication role regarding welfare issues for the species concerned.
We’re looking for a Scientific and Policy Officer with a proven commitment to animal welfare, who is an analytical thinker with the ability to work independently.
What a day might look like for you
* Contributing to the development of the RSPCA welfare standards for the relevant species, including liaison with, and provision of scientific/technical advice and support to, the RSPCA Assured scheme and its members.
* Provision of scientific and technical input into specific projects, reports and campaigns, both externally and within the RSPCA.
* Liaison with the farming and food industries, scientific research sector, UK and overseas governmental and non-governmental bodies.
* Representation of the Society externally, including in the media.
What will help you succeed in this role
* A Masters degree in a relevant scientific subject (animal/agriculture/welfare science) or a bachelor's degree plus relevant equivalent experience.
* Good level of animal production and welfare knowledge (particularly poultry).
* Experience of preparing and delivering (verbally and written) presentations/reports to varied audiences.
* Well-developed analytical skills combined with strong attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to communicate complex scientific information to a broad range of audiences.
* Excellent attention to detail.
Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA.
We actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills and lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family.
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