Animal Collection Officer

Maternity cover

6 months fixed term

Location: South East Wales: Caerphilly/North Cardiff/Cwmbran/Pontypridd

Closing Date: 11.05.12

Ref: ACO/036/WW8M

Salary: £14,057 - £14,763 per annum

Allowance: 8% shift allowance

Hours: 35 per week

The RSPCA, the World’s largest and oldest animal welfare organisation, is looking for an Animal Collection Officer (ACO) to join the team in the South East Wales group.

The main responsibilities of the post include:

ACOs must be able to deal with animals of every description and collect, secure and transport them safely and humanely. They must carry out animal euthanasia when necessary, and undertake or assist with animal rescues (subject to training and certification of competence).

The successful applicant should have:

Whilst playing a key role within a team, the ACO must also be comfortable working alone. The role also involves regular contact with the public and external agencies and therefore a customer focus and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that candidates hold a valid driving licence. Involvement in animal rescues and animal handling means that it is important to be in good physical health. Prior experience of working with animals is desirable although full training will be given. The postholder will be expected to reside within the group area.

An application pack can be found on this web page. Should you have difficulty in downloading the application pack or need further information, please e-mail Elaine Spence atespence@rspca.org.uk.  Alternatively, you can write on a postcard to:

Chief Inspector Elaine Spence
RSPCA, Unit 10
Tynant Court
Morganstown
CARDIFF
CF15 8LB

Completed application forms should be returned to the same address.

Please ensure that you have accounted for the correct postage when returning your application form – insufficient postage incurs unnecessary costs for the RSPCA and delays your application (further information can be found at www.royalmail.com/prices2011).

Although we would very much like to acknowledge receipt of individual applications, as a charity we are aware of the extra charges such a letter could cost us. If you have not, therefore, received a letter within four weeks of the closing date of the advertisement, inviting you to an interview, then I regret that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Promoting Kindness and preventing cruelty to animals

The RSPCA offers excellent benefits including defined contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers and an employee assistance programme.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

NB: This position is subject to a driving assessment and a standard disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.