Head of Animal Welfare

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven person with experience in the animal welfare sector to join Raystede.  We are the animal welfare charity for Sussex.  This role is pivotal within our multi-species and complex charity, especially as we are about to put our new strategy into action.  Raystede offers good support and development to managers and staff.

You will report to the CEO and work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims.  You will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, veterinary services, rehoming & surrender, our animal welfare standards and the development of new facilities for animals at Raystede.  You will have a great (amazing) team and therefore you need to be a great manager, and be seen as credible from the start, a go-to person and ensure that Raystede is effectively resourced and directed to achieve its aims in regard to animals.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and wants a career move in the sector:

-        Broad animal welfare experience which supports some or all of the species Raystede seeks to assist.

-        Able to manage and lead expert managers and develop staff.

-        Project management skills.

-        Understands volunteering in the animal welfare sector.

-        Has been involved in improving or developing facilities for animals

-        Can work with Trustees and is credible at a high level.  

-        Able to work well and be able to build excellent working relationships in a complicated charity.

-        Confidence and flair to influence and negotiate where needed with all stakeholders.

-        A strong networker able to collaborate externally with other organisations and stakeholders.

Please visit our website for more information about Raystede.  If you would like a chat with Stephanie Smith, our Chief Executive, about the role, please call to arrange a suitable time to talk over the phone, meet online or come in for a personal tour.  Our outgoing Head of Animal Welfare is also willing to have chats before he leaves Raystede to achieve a smooth handover. 

Please apply online via our website.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024

Interview dates: Thursday/Friday 14 and 15 November 2024