Animal Collection Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/10/2024
Advert End Date:
30/10/2024 23:59
Salary:
£24,294 - £24,702
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Are you an experienced animal professional looking for your next challenge?
- Do you pride yourself on having excellent communication skills?
- Are you passionate about animal welfare and want to use your skills to serve your local community?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an Animal Collection Officer to join our award-winning team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, who have recently been awarded ‘Platinum’ status by the RSPCA for our stray dog service.
This is not just a job—it’s a vocation. As an Animal Collection Officer, you will be responsible for the care, transportation, and safety of stray dogs, while promoting responsible dog ownership to the public. This role is an excellent opportunity to make a hands-on difference to your local community, alongside ensuring the highest standards of welfare for the animals that come into our care.
We are looking for a personable and enthusiastic individual with experience in dealing with various companion animals (predominantly dogs) and/or holds a relevant qualification. You will specifically have experience with securing, handling, kennelling, transportation, cleaning and feeding.
Alongside animal-handling experience, as this is primarily a public-facing role, excellent communication skills are key. As well as communicating with the public, you will be working alongside our internal and external partners to find solutions that prioritise the wellbeing of the animal whilst meeting our statutory duties as a service.
You will work on a set rota pattern which is agreed in advance, and will work only one in four weekends, allowing you to plan your life around your work.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application as they are used to select candidates for interview
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £24,702
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Berry, Team Manager at mark.berry@stockton.gov.uk or call 01642 526552.
Interview dates will be confirmed after shortlisting, and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.