Trainee Inspector x 2

Location: South & South West Region, Surrey area
Closing Date: Friday 16th September 2011
Salary: £18,510.00 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Ref: TI/1804/SSW8

The RSPCA, the world's largest and oldest animal welfare organisation, is looking for two Trainee Inspectors to join the team in the Surrey area.

The main responsibilities of the post will include:

Rescuing or collection animals in immediate or potential risk and boarding them within Society approved accommodation for rehoming or rehabilitation.

Assisting in the investigation of animal cruelty where appropriate. To act or proceed accordingly to prevent suffering and promote good practice and compassion.

The successful applicant should have:

• 5 GCSE’s – Grade C or above or the equivalent to include English and Maths;
• A full, current, UK licence to drive a car with a manual gearbox;
• The ability to swim 50 metres fully clothed within 2.5 minutes;
• A good level of physical fitness;
• Proven experience of working both as part of a team and independently;
• Proven interpersonal skills – experience in the successful management of confrontational situations is essential;
• Experience of working with animals
• Good administrative skills;
• The flexibility to work unsociable hours including some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

The successful applicant will need to reside in the area that the vacancy covers. Please include the reference no: TI/1804/SSW8 on your application form.

The successful applicant will undertake a basic induction period in the field. Then they will be required to attend a course comprising a range of legislative, technical and practical modules ranging between 1 and 8 weeks duration, with a view towards attaining a career as an Inspector.

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

Application forms can be downloaded from this website, completed electronically and e.mailed to insp-applications@rspca.org.uk., quoting the above reference number.

Alternatively you can request an application form in writing from:
Learning and Development Department
RSPCA Headquarters
Wilberforce Way
SOUTHWATER
West Sussex
RH13 9RS

Promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.

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

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