Regional Coordinator - Pet Food Bank Partnership (2520)

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We are looking for a new team member as Regional Pet Food Bank Coordinator to join us on a 10 month fixed term contract.

• Working hours: 35 hours / Mon - Friday. 
• 10 month FTC
• Working in partnership with charities, groups and organisations in the heart of our communities
• Providing vital early help & support during difficult times, keeping pets and their owners together
• Hybrid role: Your base will be at Home with regular travel across the designated region (Midlands) visiting our community partners, store points, centres, hubs and undertaking face to face events in the heart of communities. Hybrid working isn't a tick exercise for us - we live the values, expectation for this role will be 5 days per week and this is open to flex around you and the operation

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?

We think this role's going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out - closing date is  11th September.

Here at RSPCA no two days are the same, within the Pet Food Bank Team. 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.

The main focus of the team is to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Food Banks , community support partners and other key organisations to ensure early help and support is available to families in need across England and Wales. This support includes essential pet provisions, as well as face to face pet welfare advice and guidance.

The position is full time working a 35 hour week Monday to Friday office hours, working from home but there will be a need for regular travel across the designated region as part of your work visiting partners, storage sites and holding community events.

What's involved? 

• Being the main contact, and responsible for a designated region (MIDLANDS)
• Assess and address emerging risks within a challenging socio-economic environment.
• Develop and maintain internal relationships with RSPCA branches, teams, and volunteers at the regional level.
• Manage welfare assistance schemes, including vet vouchers, neutering, microchipping, preventative treatments, and pet advice.
• Collaborate with food bank partners to target welfare assistance and provide essential support, advice, and information.
• Create, maintain, and share resources for RSPCA and community colleagues to access support and information.
• Plan and execute community support events with food bank partners to offer neutering, microchipping, preventative treatments, and pet advice.
• Manage and coordinate pet food stock across the region 
• Collect and maintain monthly data and contribute to impact reports, including regional needs.

You will be the spokesperson for the project to promote our work via multiple media channels including radio, social media, and TV.

As coordinator for the Midlands, the successful candidates will need to be located within their regional area.

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A confident driver with the ability to drive regularly across the region and drive larger vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes such as our mobile clinic.
• Flexible and adaptable, with problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in community engagement and working with the public - a strong people person
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships.
• Solid administrative and IT skills

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Five GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent.
• Animal care/welfare knowledge, experience, or understanding.

Join us in making a difference! If you are passionate about animal welfare and owner wellbeing and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of the RSPCA team and contribute to our mission of promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals.

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

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 are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our 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. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

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