Senior Scientific Officer (Wildlife)

Location: Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex
Closing date: 22 08 2011
Ref: WL/1315
Salary: £29,700 - £31,500 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 providing technical information and support for Society’s activities in relation to captive wild animals. The successful applicant will be expected to work with the Head of Wildlife Department to ensure that the Society’s policy in relation to captive wild animals is based on a scientific approach. This post is offered on a temporary basis for 12 months.

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/1315 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.