Branch Support Specialist

6 months fixed term contract

Location: Durham, Darlington, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northallerton, Northumberland West, Stockton and surrounding areas

Closing Date: 10.06.2011

Ref: BSS/2017/N

Salary: £24,128 - £25,590 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

The RSPCA, the world’s largest and oldest animal welfare organisation, is looking for a Branch Support Specialist to join the team in the North East of England area for a fixed term period of 6 months. This role involves extensive travel, and some evening and weekend duties as a lone worker. This role is home based. The Society will provide a vehicle, PC, phone/fax mobile phone and basic office equipment.

The main responsibilities of the post include:

• Supporting RSPCA branches in the North Region, all of which are separately registered charities
• Providing support and advice across the region in 4 priority areas – rehoming, neutering, microchipping and welfare assistance
• Advising branches in developing their profile and fundraising potential
• Reviewing volunteer levels
• Advising on income generation, fundraising events, charity shop management and development
• Assisting branches with the creation and monitoring of their branch development plans
• Advising on planning, preparation and management of budgets to ensure prudent use of finances in support of animal welfare work
• To be the link between the National Society, Regional HQ and Branches, ensuring adherence to charity law, branch rules and Society policies and procedures

The successful applicant should have:

• Experience of fundraising, accountancy/finance/budgetary control
• Business administration skills
• Experience of managing people and resources
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skills

Completed application forms only will be accepted, which must be received no later than: 10.06.2011.

Application forms can be downloaded from this website, or you can write quoting reference BSS/2017/N to:

Human Resources Department
RSPCA North Regional Headquarters
PO Box BR29
LEEDS
LS13 2XL

Completed application forms should be sent to the above address.

Promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.

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

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