Deputy Shelter Manager (Live-in)
Apply for the Deputy Shelter Manager (Live-in) role at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter.
About Us
Little Valley Animal Shelter is an independent, self‑funded branch of the RSPCA, based just outside the beautiful city of Exeter. For over 180 years, we’ve been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need across Devon.
Exeter, Devon
What We Offer
* Salary of £28,500 per annum (live-in) + on‑site accommodation (total package worth over £40,000)
* On‑site accommodation
* Support for training relevant to this role
* Time off in lieu, agreed in advance with your line manager
* Supply of Little Valley uniform
* 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays and your birthday off), increasing to 31 days after 5 years continuous service and 34 days after 10 years
* 5% employer pension contribution (NEST scheme; employee 5%)
* Occupational Sick Pay
* Access to our Health Assured wellbeing scheme
* Use of company vehicle for Little Valley business purposes
* Discounted rates with PetPlan pet insurance
About The Role
As the Deputy Shelter Manager, you’ll play a key role in the daily running and continuous improvement of our busy Exeter shelter. Joining our leadership team, you’ll work alongside the Shelter Manager, Assistant Managers and the Animal Behaviour Manager, planning animal intake and ensuring every animal’s journey through the shelter is safe and positive from start to finish.
You’ll lead and support the wider team, making sure staff and volunteers have what they need to do their jobs well. You’ll keep standards high, make confident decisions when needed and provide guidance and reassurance so everyone can work together effectively. As part of the role, you’ll be required to take part in our out‑of‑hours cover team, ensuring the shelter runs smoothly around the clock.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with vets and our Animal Behaviour team to make the best decisions for each animal
* Help with community events, fundraising and engagement with visitors
About You
* Experience in animal welfare, shelter management or a related supervisory role
* At least two years experience of managing a team
* A compassionate and empathetic approach to animal welfare
* Strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude
* The ability to support and motivate people to do their best work
* Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
* Calmness and confidence under pressure
* A full, valid driving licence
The closing date for this role is 5 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Webrecruit and Little Valley Animal Shelter are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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