Job Description

Salary
\xc2\xa311,000 per year + benefits

Location
RC Harefield, Uxbridge

Job Type
Permanent

Hours per Week
14

Closing Date
Sunday 17 December 2023

We love dogs \xe2\x80\x93 do you? Would you like to work for Dogs Trust, the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest dog welfare charity? We have an exciting opportunity for a Supporter Relations Officer to join our team, based at one of our 21 rehoming centres. The role of the Supporter Relations Officer (SRO) is to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups in their catchment area and to support them accordingly. They provide a vital link to the community, stewarding supporters wherever they may be on their Dogs Trust journey. This is done by handling local supporter legacy and Canine Care Card enquiries, as well as in memory donations. The SRO spends time in the community, visiting local businesses and people, as well as organising community talks to relevant audience groups. They organise supporter events and tours at the rehoming centres throughout the year and are also part of the team organising and attending events with the Dogs Trust Village. As the role is primarily customer-facing, the SRO is based at the rehoming centre. However, they spend a portion of their time in local communities. This role also involves frequent travel, both locally and across the UK, including some overnight stays, as well as weekend and evening work. A full UK manual driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will have experience in a public facing role and a passion and commitment to the work and aims of Dogs Trust. They will be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to develop and prioritise their own workload, working well under pressure and to deadlines. To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. N.B. Due to the nature of this role and its interaction with vulnerable adults and/or children or requirement to carry out financial transactions on behalf of Dogs Trust the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (or other relevant body) check before employment is confirmed. Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we\'re committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there\'s anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don\'t hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We\'re here to support you every step of the way.