Local Authority Officer

Job Reference

BDCH6374

Location

London

Function

Animal Partnerships

Salary

£32,960 per annum

Status

Full Time

Job Type

Permanent

Hours Of Work

35 hrs a week with some infrequent weekends. Those weekends worked will be subsidised for a weekday.

The main responsibility of this role will be to manage the relationships with the Local Authority Animal Welfare Officers signed up to Battersea’s Stray Dog Support Programme, and relevant stake holders to design, support, develop and deliver the programme.
This role will play a key role in developing the Stray Dog Support Programme (SDSP), working closely with the internal Programme board and the affiliated Local Authorities.

Overall Objectives
• Work closely with Battersea Academy to co-create, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of the training provided, working on delivering ongoing improvements based on feedback and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support, advice, and guidance to operational teams across Battersea, ensuring the goals and actions of the SDSP are understood across the organisation.
• Work alongside the member Local Authorities and other Battersea departments on the development of advice, support and public awareness campaigns on responsible dog ownership and stray prevention.
• Work closely with all relevant parties to ensure the safe handling and transportation of stray dogs in and out of Battersea care.
• Ensure all legislative responsibilities are met under the Environmental Protection Act and Animal Welfare Act
• Ensure processes are in place to provide effective recording, reporting, and secure data management.
• Ensure processes are in place to provide effective welfare assessment and behaviour monitoring support at LA kennel facilities.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call us on 020 3887 8341. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

If you are successful to the interview stage of the recruitment process, we ask that you follow the below guidelines on the use of AI at interview stages.

Acceptable use:
• Researching sector trends, company information, or general interview tips.
• Practicing interview questions with AI tools to improve communication skills.
• Using AI to support with structuring your responses.

Please do not:
• Submit AI-generated responses as your own during the interview.
• Use AI to impersonate or misrepresent your experience or skills.
• Use AI tools during real-time interviews.

Closing date: 9th April 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): 16th April 2026

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

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