Scientific and Policy Officer - General
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science
Overview
Do you want to create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal – as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind.
We're looking to recruit a Scientific and Policy Officer committed to animal welfare to join the RSPCA Companion Animal Department. Your role will focus on issues relating to the welfare of animals kept as pets, used in sport and for working purposes. The team's aim is to promote the highest standards of companion animal welfare.
Responsibilities- Collate, critically evaluate, manage and present scientific and technical information regarding the health and welfare of companion animals to ensure that, wherever possible and relevant, the RSPCA s projects, policies, communications and information resources are underpinned by up-to-date and authoritative science.
- Assist the development of RSPCA policy and strategy for companion animals and advise on this throughout the RSPCA, and contribute to the promotion and implementation of policy externally.
- Work on a number of ongoing projects including the development of digital resources on companion animal welfare, standards and guidance for animals in RSPCA care and the delivery of training to RSPCA colleagues.
We re looking for a Scientific and Policy Officer with a proven commitment to animal welfare, who is an analytical thinker with the ability to work independently.
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