Animal Welfare Officer

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day?

RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch is looking for 2 compassionate, resilient and proactive Animal Welfare Officers to join our growing team supporting animals and local communities across North London.

Location: North London, based at N2 9AS
Salary: Full time 37.5 hrs - £26,000 per annum, working Sunday - Thursday / Part time 22.5 hrs - £15,600 per annum, working Thursday to Saturday
Contract: Permanent

This is a rewarding and varied frontline role where no two days are the same. You will be involved in rescuing and supporting vulnerable animals, coordinating veterinary treatment and ongoing care, supporting fostering and rehoming pathways, responding to welfare concerns and helping deliver community welfare initiatives across the Branch area.

You will work closely with members of the public, volunteers, fosterers, veterinary partners, local Inspectorate teams and external agencies to help deliver high-quality welfare support to animals in need. The role will also include supporting the Branch Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programme for stray and feral cats, assisting with animal transport and admissions, maintaining welfare records and helping strengthen frontline animal welfare provision across North London.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in animal welfare, rescue or a similar environment who is confident handling cats and other domestic animals, able to manage varied casework calmly and professionally, and committed to delivering high standards of animal welfare with empathy and compassion.

The role will include some evenings and weekends in line with operational needs. Please note a driving licence is essential for this role and you will be required to drive across North London to facilitate animal welfare operations as well as transport animals out of London to vet partners when required.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the Job Description and your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient suitable applications be received.