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Job listings and details about being part of our team
Here are our current job vacancies. Our dedicated team work closely together to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome over 1,000 animals every year – take this opportunity to be part of BCDH.
All roles come with set benefits (see Why work for us) as well as those in the job description.
Want to work with rescue animals to care for them, and help them find a new family? We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome over 500 animals every year, and it wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated Animal Care team making sure that, whilst they are here, they have the best possible life.
Bath Cats & Dogs Home is one of the busiest rescues in the south-west, and we strive to have the best in animal welfare. We have in-house behaviour and veterinary teams who look at nutrition, play, health and environmental enrichment to make our animals feel safe and cared for.
There are 20 like-minded people in our Animal Care team, and they are a hard-working and supportive family.
As one of our animal carers, you'll be the one who get to know our rescue animals the best, but the role encompasses much more than feeding and exercising.
About you
You will have the discipline of completing routine cleaning and care to a high standard as well as the flexibility to work with the behaviour and veterinary teams to ensure every animal follows their own individual care plan.
You will have proven animal care experience ideally coupled with appropriate qualifications. Our animals come from a wide variety of backgrounds so you will have the patience to make sure they feel comfortable and secure.
Our Animal Carers are a passionate, hard-working team – will you join us?
Opportunities
- Gain experience with a range of breeds and temperaments.
- In-house training for welfare, behaviour and veterinary care.
- External training for personal development.
- Obtain your recognised RSPCA Standard Procedure certification
Join us and take this opportunity - seeing first-hand the difference you make to an animal’s life is incredible every day.
The details
We have two positions available
- Full time, permanent
- Full time, 12 month maternity cover
Salary: £24,716.64
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, on a 3-week rolling rota
» Click here for a full job description
For all benefits, see Why work for us (below)
To apply
Please complete the application form and send to recruitment@bcdh.org.uk. The form works best when you download and open using Adobe Acrobat.
In your email, please state if you are specifically applying for only the permament or only the temporary role.
Closing date for applications: midday Friday 19th September.
Please understand to make the best use of our resources, we cannot reply to every application, so if you do not hear from us then you have not been successful this time.
Pet neglect and abandonment is reaching record levels. Bath Cats and Dogs Home is on the frontline every day, fighting for the welfare of the most in-need cats and dogs.
As the challenge grows, we are rising to meet it. We’re looking for someone with ambition and insight to lead our income generation strategy.
You will have the experience necessary to set and meet targets with confidence, inspiring your team to reach new heights.
As a senior leader, your strategic mindset, focus, and enthusiasm will foster a strong fundraising culture throughout the charity.
It’s an exciting time to join our team, with many opportunities to expand our work and increase its impact. If you’re the person to help us achieve that, please consider applying.
You’ll find that we’re a kind and dedicated team, who are all committed to transforming the lives of the animals that come into our care.
To apply
Click here for a full job description.
Please read the job description and apply using the application form on our site, matching your skills to the role and experience required. CVs can be submitted alongside the application form but in the interest of fairness can’t be accepted alone.
The application form works best if you download and then open in Adobe. Send your application to recruitment@bcdh.org.uk. If you have any issues, please email us.
Deadline for applications: Monday 13 October
The details
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Retail
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours or 30 hours per week can be considered
Salary: £44,128 (or pro rata)
Hybrid working available (minimum of 2 days per week at Bath Cats and Dogs Home)
We are currently operating a hybrid working model with our office-based teams splitting their time between BCDH and home working. This supports office-based teams to experience the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal facing teams and maintaining a connection to our cause, and the animals we care for.
For more benefits, see Why work for us? below.