Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week Salary: £22,394 - £24,476 Location: Burford, hybrid (2 days in the office a week) Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Interview date: w/c 15th December 2025 We re looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Philanthropy Administration Assistant to join our Philanthropy team, which is responsible for raising significant income from individuals, trusts, and foundations. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop new plans to attract more donors and ultimately help more pets. More about the role The Philanthropy Assistant will play a pivotal role by supporting the smooth running of the team s income processing and stewardship activities, while also managing administrative and practical processes required to keep a busy remote working fundraising team running smoothly. You will support the Philanthropy team by leading on ensuring fundraising collateral (leaflets, cards, letterheads, magazines etc.) are kept well stocked and available. As part of this you will oversee our donor mailing programmes, ensuring they are sent out on time and to agreed targets. You will also respond promptly to all incoming donor or stewardship enquiries and liaise with relationship owners where appropriate. The Philanthropy Assistant will also support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy in building and running results reports through our database. About you You will be an organised, resourceful individual with good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. You will work with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion. It would be great if you also have an understanding of charitable individual giving programmes. You ll also play a key role in supporting the wider Philanthropy team by providing high-quality administrative and operational support. This includes income processing, accurate donor data management, and supporting compliance with data protection policies and fundraising best practice. In this role you will enjoy being part of a small dynamic team whilst also working across various teams and building effective working relationships. You will have the ability to work well under pressure with excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines. This role requires someone who is confident with CRM systems and data analysis, and who understands the importance of compliance and best practice in donor stewardship. We re looking for someone who s organised, flexible, and ready to take on a busy but rewarding role. You ll need to be a great communicator, whether it s over the phone, by email, or face-to-face, and have no trouble juggling tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you share our commitment to Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusion. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Strong administration skills including stationery and fundraising collateral management. Implementation of medium scale mailing programmes Experience of using a CRM or other type of database Experience of running reports and data analysis Experience of developing collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage and inclusivity Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising principles Experience or strong understanding of considerations when working with data legislation, eg GDPR Experience of working in a fundraising role Experience of working within an animal welfare charity How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Sunday 7th December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. Our generous benefits package includes: 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Claim for professional fees Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website. To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week Salary: £22,394 - £24,476 Location: Burford, hybrid (2 days in the office a week) Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Interview date: w/c 15th December 2025 We re looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Philanthropy Administration Assistant to join our Philanthropy team, which is responsible for raising significant income from individuals, trusts, and foundations. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop new plans to attract more donors and ultimately help more pets. More about the role The Philanthropy Assistant will play a pivotal role by supporting the smooth running of the team s income processing and stewardship activities, while also managing administrative and practical processes required to keep a busy remote working fundraising team running smoothly. You will support the Philanthropy team by leading on ensuring fundraising collateral (leaflets, cards, letterheads, magazines etc.) are kept well stocked and available. As part of this you will oversee our donor mailing programmes, ensuring they are sent out on time and to agreed targets. You will also respond promptly to all incoming donor or stewardship enquiries and liaise with relationship owners where appropriate. The Philanthropy Assistant will also support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy in building and running results reports through our database. About you You will be an organised, resourceful individual with good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. You will work with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion. It would be great if you also have an understanding of charitable individual giving programmes. You ll also play a key role in supporting the wider Philanthropy team by providing high-quality administrative and operational support. This includes income processing, accurate donor data management, and supporting compliance with data protection policies and fundraising best practice. In this role you will enjoy being part of a small dynamic team whilst also working across various teams and building effective working relationships. You will have the ability to work well under pressure with excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines. This role requires someone who is confident with CRM systems and data analysis, and who understands the importance of compliance and best practice in donor stewardship. We re looking for someone who s organised, flexible, and ready to take on a busy but rewarding role. You ll need to be a great communicator, whether it s over the phone, by email, or face-to-face, and have no trouble juggling tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you share our commitment to Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusion. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Strong administration skills including stationery and fundraising collateral management. Implementation of medium scale mailing programmes Experience of using a CRM or other type of database Experience of running reports and data analysis Experience of developing collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage and inclusivity Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising principles Experience or strong understanding of considerations when working with data legislation, eg GDPR Experience of working in a fundraising role Experience of working within an animal welfare charity How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Sunday 7th December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. Our generous benefits package includes: 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Claim for professional fees Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website. To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £25,787 - £27,047 per annum Location: Exeter, EX2 8ED Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 We're recruiting an Assistant Manager Offsite Services to lead and streamline our home-based pet operations in Devon! In this role, you'll ensure that every pet finds the perfect match with their new family as quickly as possible, while maintaining top-quality care for both our pets and clients throughout the entire adoption journey. Join us in making a difference, one pet at a time! More about the role Our Devon centre has a wonderful group of dedicated people with varying skills that meld into one team with one mission: to help as many pets as possible. We help pets through our two main services, Home Direct and our fostering network of over 80 volunteer foster carers. In this role, you ll play a key part in ensuring exceptional care for both pets and clients while making well-connected, efficient decisions that prioritise pet welfare. As the leader of our home-based pet operations, you ll oversee the smooth running of daily activities, acting as the subject matter expert in practical animal handling and assessment. Your goal will be to prepare pets for adoption as quickly and effectively as possible. You ll work closely with your team to ensure timely pet assessments, behaviour management, and training, while providing full support to foster carers. You ll also be responsible for achieving pet-related targets, ensuring your team of Pet Welfare Assistants and Foster Co-Ordinator's maintains the highest standards of animal care and adheres to national processes in case management. Since we don t have cattery or kennel facilities, innovation and teamwork are essential to address the most urgent cases effectively. Motivating and managing your team is central to this role, enabling the centre to provide top-quality home-based pet care while helping your team develop professionally. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week and you will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends. About you You ll be a great people manager, bringing finely honed skills from your experience in an animal-related environment, along with expert knowledge of pet welfare and care. As a dynamic and innovative leader, you know how to inspire and motivate your team, driving continuous improvement. You ll lead a team of Pet Welfare Assistants and Foster Coordinators, empowering them through effective management and coaching. With excellent communication skills, you adapt your approach for different audiences, ensuring your message resonates. While juggling multiple tasks, you remain calm and organised, making confident decisions in high-pressure situations. Your strong analytical skills enable you to monitor and evaluate effectively, implementing meaningful improvements. Having worked in emotionally charged environments, you understand the importance of resilience and have excellent bounce-back ability. Your emotional intelligence and empathy will shine as you support your team and the public, creating a compassionate and effective workplace. Knowledge, skills, and experience Significant experience in managing a team. Significant experience in delivering high level Customer service in a fast-paced environment. Significant subject matter expertise and application of pet welfare and handling of domestic animals High standard of verbal and written communication. Current full driving licence The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values It would be great (but not essential) if you also had: Performance management and improvement experience. Experience working with volunteers. Understanding of safeguarding issues. Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 7th December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Health cash plan Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Claim for professional fees To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £25,787 - £27,047 per annum Location: Exeter, EX2 8ED Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 We're recruiting an Assistant Manager Offsite Services to lead and streamline our home-based pet operations in Devon! In this role, you'll ensure that every pet finds the perfect match with their new family as quickly as possible, while maintaining top-quality care for both our pets and clients throughout the entire adoption journey. Join us in making a difference, one pet at a time! More about the role Our Devon centre has a wonderful group of dedicated people with varying skills that meld into one team with one mission: to help as many pets as possible. We help pets through our two main services, Home Direct and our fostering network of over 80 volunteer foster carers. In this role, you ll play a key part in ensuring exceptional care for both pets and clients while making well-connected, efficient decisions that prioritise pet welfare. As the leader of our home-based pet operations, you ll oversee the smooth running of daily activities, acting as the subject matter expert in practical animal handling and assessment. Your goal will be to prepare pets for adoption as quickly and effectively as possible. You ll work closely with your team to ensure timely pet assessments, behaviour management, and training, while providing full support to foster carers. You ll also be responsible for achieving pet-related targets, ensuring your team of Pet Welfare Assistants and Foster Co-Ordinator's maintains the highest standards of animal care and adheres to national processes in case management. Since we don t have cattery or kennel facilities, innovation and teamwork are essential to address the most urgent cases effectively. Motivating and managing your team is central to this role, enabling the centre to provide top-quality home-based pet care while helping your team develop professionally. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week and you will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends. About you You ll be a great people manager, bringing finely honed skills from your experience in an animal-related environment, along with expert knowledge of pet welfare and care. As a dynamic and innovative leader, you know how to inspire and motivate your team, driving continuous improvement. You ll lead a team of Pet Welfare Assistants and Foster Coordinators, empowering them through effective management and coaching. With excellent communication skills, you adapt your approach for different audiences, ensuring your message resonates. While juggling multiple tasks, you remain calm and organised, making confident decisions in high-pressure situations. Your strong analytical skills enable you to monitor and evaluate effectively, implementing meaningful improvements. Having worked in emotionally charged environments, you understand the importance of resilience and have excellent bounce-back ability. Your emotional intelligence and empathy will shine as you support your team and the public, creating a compassionate and effective workplace. Knowledge, skills, and experience Significant experience in managing a team. Significant experience in delivering high level Customer service in a fast-paced environment. Significant subject matter expertise and application of pet welfare and handling of domestic animals High standard of verbal and written communication. Current full driving licence The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values It would be great (but not essential) if you also had: Performance management and improvement experience. Experience working with volunteers. Understanding of safeguarding issues. Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 7th December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Health cash plan Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Claim for professional fees To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours p/week on a rolling rota) Salary: £59,850 - £68,229 per annum Location: Grimsby animal hospital, DN32 7SH Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Interview date: 15th and 16th December 2025 Are you a Senior Veterinary Surgeon looking for a change of pace? Or maybe you are a Veterinary Surgeon and are looking for the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills? More about the role Blue Cross hospitals provide veterinary treatment for animals belonging to those people whose financial circumstances do not allow them to afford private veterinary care. Our Grimsby Hospital provides a high-quality working environment with extensive onsite facilities with dedicated theatre space including a dental suite with dental x-ray, a lovely Mindray Vetus 50 ultrasound, and endoscopy. We are a busy hospital providing 24/7 care, 365 days a year, providing all emergency care in house. You ll help lead and support our veterinary team through recruitment, regular 1:1s and performance reviews. As a Senior Vet, you ll keep an eye on team capacity, help manage diaries so everyone s time is used well and be a steady, supportive presence during times of change. Your role will include participation in our weekend rota with time worked compensated with lieu. We have a dedicated Night Vet team so there are no planned night duties. You ll be joining a warm, collaborative team that values your ideas and input. We ll support you with the flexibility you need for a healthy work life balance, along with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we offer a one-off £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance, £1,250 included in the first, monthly salary payment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation. About you We d love to find someone who s proactive, positive and easy to talk to. Strong organisational skills, friendly communication and the ability to balance multiple priorities while staying calm are all important qualities in our ideal Senior Veterinary Surgeon. Knowledge, skills, and experience: Veterinary Degree and Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Significant experience in small animal practice Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: Previous experience in managing people and performance Experience of veterinary practice administration Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours p/week on a rolling rota) Salary: £59,850 - £68,229 per annum Location: Grimsby animal hospital, DN32 7SH Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Interview date: 15th and 16th December 2025 Are you a Senior Veterinary Surgeon looking for a change of pace? Or maybe you are a Veterinary Surgeon and are looking for the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills? More about the role Blue Cross hospitals provide veterinary treatment for animals belonging to those people whose financial circumstances do not allow them to afford private veterinary care. Our Grimsby Hospital provides a high-quality working environment with extensive onsite facilities with dedicated theatre space including a dental suite with dental x-ray, a lovely Mindray Vetus 50 ultrasound, and endoscopy. We are a busy hospital providing 24/7 care, 365 days a year, providing all emergency care in house. You ll help lead and support our veterinary team through recruitment, regular 1:1s and performance reviews. As a Senior Vet, you ll keep an eye on team capacity, help manage diaries so everyone s time is used well and be a steady, supportive presence during times of change. Your role will include participation in our weekend rota with time worked compensated with lieu. We have a dedicated Night Vet team so there are no planned night duties. You ll be joining a warm, collaborative team that values your ideas and input. We ll support you with the flexibility you need for a healthy work life balance, along with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we offer a one-off £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance, £1,250 included in the first, monthly salary payment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation. About you We d love to find someone who s proactive, positive and easy to talk to. Strong organisational skills, friendly communication and the ability to balance multiple priorities while staying calm are all important qualities in our ideal Senior Veterinary Surgeon. Knowledge, skills, and experience: Veterinary Degree and Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Significant experience in small animal practice Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: Previous experience in managing people and performance Experience of veterinary practice administration Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
