We've been changing minds, laws, industries and lives to create a better world for animals and people alike.
A key part of our work is delivered by our dedicated Animal Rescue Officers (ARO), and we are excited to announce new openings for ARO positions across England and Wales.
Could you be the change in an animal's life?
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.
Our AROs play a critical role at responding to reports of animal cruelty, neglect or injury.
You will work proactively to prevent or reduce the incidence of animal cruelty and neglect through interactions with members of the public, sharing knowledge through education and advice to owners.
This role requires a strong commitment to animal welfare and the ability to handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
There is no typical day in the life of an ARO, but you can expect to work closely with people and animals everyday, offering the opportunity for a career that is both varied and rewarding.
You will encounter upsetting and stressful situations involving animals and their owners, so you'll need to be able to make decisions and take action in the moment.
You'll offer advice and support and work with other agencies to secure the welfare of animals.
This may mean having challenging conversations with confidence to ensure the best outcome is achieved for the animal(s) and all concerned.
The ARO role allows you to work autonomously as you'll spend a large part of your day on the road visiting unfamiliar remote and urban locations alone.
The work can also be physically demanding as you'll be lifting and carrying heavy equipment and animals, as well as working at height, in confined spaces or even on water!
We will provide full training to ensure you can carry out your duties safely and effectively.
There are not many people who have a career that they are passionate about, but being an ARO means you'll be addressing animal welfare needs and creating an opportunity for them to have a better life on a daily basis.
Securing the welfare of animals is not a 9-5 job.
Our Animal Rescue Officers (AROs) work varied shifts between 8am and 9pm, including weekends, and occasionally stay later to complete their tasks.
For the current campaign we are not considering applications from candidates who wish to relocate.
Must be available to start on 28th April 2025 and commit to a continuous intensive training period for 20 weeks without annual leave.
Travel Flexibility: Training will take place at various locations across the country requiring occasional overnight stays.
A full manual driver's licence with recent manual driving experience and confidence in driving long distances.
Qualifications: Ideally, you should have a Level 2 qualification in English Language (GCSE grade C or above, or Grades 4-9).
Swimming: You must be a confident swimmer i.e.able to swim 50 metres fully clothed within 2.5 minutes by the time you are assessed within the ARO training course.
Apply now to join our dedicated team of Animal Rescue Officers.
Successful candidates will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor visas.
For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications, in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities, as these candidates are currently under-represented.