Weekend Animal Rescue Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity, is seeking to recruit a Weekend Animal Rescue Officer based in Tayside region and covering the surrounding areas.
The successful applicant will have practical experience of working with animals, a keen interest in animal welfare and excellent customer care skills. In addition, a good geographical knowledge of the area or the ability to attain this quickly is essential. Candidates must also have a full UK manual driving licence.
The position will be working alternate weekends, 15 hours per fortnight within a group rota between the hours of 7.30am and 11pm. There will be a requirement to cover for the other Weekend Animal Rescue Officer and to occasionally work additional hours to cover for sickness and holidays.
Please note that this position is subject to a Standard Disclosure Scotland check.
For further information relating to this position, please click on the job description.
CVs and covering letters will not be accepted.
First interview will take place on 6th July 2023. Anticipated start date 17th July 2023.
Please note that applicants who do not meet the above criteria or provide the required information will not be considered.
Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Scottish Charity No SC 006467
Details
Type
Permanent - Part Time
Location
Dundee
Hours
7.5 hpw
Salary
£4,633
Closing Date
Sunday 2nd July 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Weekend Animal Rescue Officer roles across Scottish SPCA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £4,633 - £4,633 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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