Team: Regional Veterinary & Welfare

Location: Remotely, based in East of England region

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year

Contract: Permanent

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Whilst this role will be home-based, the successful candidate must be based in (or willing to relocate to) the East of England area that stretches from Tyneside down to Bedfordshire and travel is necessary for the execution of the post holder’s duties (see map, areas 1-6 in the East).

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Regional Community Behaviourist:

• Provide behaviour advice to centres and branches, designing behaviour modifications plans for behaviour cases within the region
• Work with the rest of the Behaviour team and Learning and Development team to deliver blended learning training programmes on feline behaviour for CP staff and volunteers across the UK to upskill their knowledge and expertise
• Work alongside the rest of the Cat Welfare Department on all aspects of behaviour and other relevant areas of the department’s activities, to liaise with the Community Operations Department on husbandry and with other departments where necessary
• Represent and promote Cats Protection’s behaviour strategy nationally and occasionally internationally, at shows and events, conferences and other meetings as required
• Raise awareness of feline behavioural issues regionally via PR and the media and to act as a spokesperson for the charity