Scientific Officer (Wildlife)

Location: Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex
Closing date: 22 08 2011
Ref: WL/877
Salary: £24,200 - £25,700 per annum dependent on skills and experience, plus benefits.

The RSPCA works on a wide range of wild animal welfare issues, relating to both wild and captive environments. The Wildlife Department has a vacancy for a graduate in a biological science discipline, preferably with a post-graduate qualification and/or relevant work experience, to join a small team that provides the Society’s technical expertise and representation in this area.

The post will involve collecting and analysing information, preparing reports and providing technical information and support for a wide range of the Society’s activities. The successful applicant will be expected to deal with a wide range of issues, but will be required to take special responsibility in relation to the organisation and dissemination of wildlife information.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare, excellent presentational and communications skills for a range of audiences, and good computing skills.

Application forms can be downloaded from this website, or you can write quoting reference WL/877 to: Human Resources Department, RSPCA, Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9RS.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals

The RSPCA offers excellent benefits including private healthcare, defind contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers, employee assistance programme and a subsidised staff restaurant.

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