Description Animal Welfare Officer £37,443 - £39,264 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Animal Welfare Officer to join a dynamic team committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and raising the standards of animal welfare both for animals in our care and across the borough. You will be part of a team investigating all animal related complaints and resolving issues by education and enforcement. Ideally you will possess investigative skills and the ability to engage with the public and other professionals. Experience of working with dogs is essential and a willingness to study for and obtain the qualification to become an authorised officer to inspect premises under the animal licensing regulations.Must have a driving licence and will be required to work some weekends and bank holidays on a shift rota. https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/6948/animal-welfare-officer-jd Closing Date 5.3.24 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .