Animal Logistics Coordinator (1947)

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We're looking for an Animal Logistics Coordinator to join our Animal Logistics Team on a 7 month fixed term contract.  The Animal Logistics Coordinator role is fundamental in ensuring better animal welfare and the movement of animals within RSPCA care. We're looking for an organised individual, with the ability to manage various tasks at once.

• Working hours: 35 hours / Mon - Friday. 
• Hybrid role: Occasional travel may be required.

Interview dates: 7th,8th and 9th January 2025

It's important to us that you feel part of our team from the start. We like to keep in touch with regular check-ins and team meetings. There's always a teammate around for support or a quick chat.

Are you ready to join our movement?

Here at RSPCA no two days are the same, as a Animal Logistics Coordinator we've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like, for a full insight please refer to the attached job description.

• Main point of contact for animal logistic enquiries from Animal Centres, Branches, Inspectors and Hospitals
• Data entry and maintaining accurate records on our database and spreadsheets
• Decision making around Animal Centre intake by prioritising animals on our waiting list and taking into account daily emergencies and logistical considerations
• Assigning jobs to drivers (both within the team and volunteers)
• Coordinating the movement of animals by contacting various parties involved in the move (drivers, Animal Centres, Branches, Private Boarding Establishments)
• Liaising with internal stakeholders on cases and planning arrangements prior to warrant executions whilst keeping information confidential
• Highlighting any animal welfare issues in Private Boarding Establishments 
• Alerting Inspectorate to any paperwork compliance issues flagged by centres upon intake of animals and escalate as appropriate
• Scheduling maintenance and servicing of vans used by the team including maintaining mileage returns
• Supporting on volunteer interviews for the team

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, including the ability to multitask 
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Previous experience in logistics would be an advantage

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

Due to high interest in some of our roles, we review applications as they are received. This can occasionally result in positions closing earlier than advertised. Therefore, we strongly recommend submitting applications early. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications after the posted closing date.

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk / 0300 123 0685.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect