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Head of Animal Welfare

Job in Bath, Somerset County, BA1, England, UK
Listing for: Bath Cats & Dogs Home (RSPCA Bath & District Branch)
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 44128 GBP Yearly GBP 44128.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Pet neglect and abandonment is reaching record levels. Bath Cats and Dogs Home (RSPCA Bath & District Branch) is on the frontline every day, fighting for the welfare of the most in‑need cats and dogs.

As the challenge grows, we are rising to meet it. We’re looking for someone with compassion and insight to lead our animal welfare strategy. Using our rescue and rehoming centre and our outreach work to deliver the greatest impact for cats and dogs in need and aligning our work within the framework provided through our partnership with the RSPCA.

Our aim is to provide care for high welfare cats and dogs at our centre, prevent neglect through intervention in our communities, support struggling pet owners and to help all pet owners be kind and compassionate to their pets.

You will have the animal welfare experience necessary to set and meet targets with confidence, inspiring your team to deliver the greatest impact for cats and dogs at risk.

As a senior leader, your strategic mindset, focus, and enthusiasm will foster a strong and collaborative culture throughout the charity.

You’ll find that we’re a kind and dedicated team, who are all committed to transforming the lives of the animals that we care for. If you’re the person to help us, please consider applying.

The Details

Job Title:

Head of Animal Welfare

Hours:

Full time 37.5 hours or 30 hours per week can be considered

Salary: £44,128 (provisional pay uplift in 2026 subject to review)

Hybrid working available (minimum of 3 days per week at our animal centre)

For a job description, see our website.

To Apply

Please read the job description and apply using the application form on our website, matching your skills to the role and experience required. CVs can be submitted alongside the application form but can’t be accepted alone.

Closes midday, Monday 2nd February

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