Academy Lecturer (Feline Specialism)

Academy Lecturer in Applied Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Feline specialism)

The Academy Lecturer plays an important role in Battersea s Academy, delivering courses to external audiences, with special emphasis on feline content. As the face of Battersea s Academy, this role is fundamental in building and maintaining Battersea s reputation as an expert in its field, respected and deferred to by others in the sector. Designing and delivering training to attendees from the UK and all around the world, this role impacts tens of thousands of animals worldwide.

With a specialism in feline behaviour, this role works closely with Battersea s Feline Welfare and Behaviour team to ensure courses define how science-based theory is applied within Battersea. In addition to teaching established courses, this role is responsible for acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaising with other SME s across Battersea and externally to develop new courses and content.

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:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• 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
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

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.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

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.

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.

Closing date: 1st April 2025
Interview date(s): 16th & 17th April 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. 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.