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Welfare Helpline Coordinator

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  • Home Based
  • Welfare

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2020

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Welfare Helpline Coordinator

Closing Date for Applicants:
Wednesday 23rd September 2020

2 x Full Time Permanent Positions
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Based at home, with travel to our BHS HQ near Stoneleigh, Warwickshire when necessary.

The British Horse Society is the nation’s leading equine charity with a passion for horses that is backed by knowledge and expertise. The BHS represents and provides a range of services for horse riders, horse owners, enthusiasts and professionals.

Working within the Operations Team of the Welfare Department, you will contribute to its aim of preventing breaches of equine welfare by providing education and advice to horse owners and members of the public. You will liaise with BHS Welfare Advisers and external organisations when a welfare breach is apparent, to ensure legislation is adhered to.

  • You will be the first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries from the public asking for advice and provide excellent responses and customer service in responding to queries.
  • You will also receive welfare concerns from members of the public and ensure that these are allocated to Welfare Advisers as appropriate.
  • You will assist in the delivery of Welfare Adviser training throughout the UK, the euthanasia scheme “Friends at the End” and maintain regular communication with Welfare Advisers including updates, annual appraisal calls and CPD/training opportunities.
  • You will produce a Welfare Adviser newsletter and develop and maintain links with the Welfare Advisers of other charities to promote our vital work.
  • You will also assist the Welfare Education Coordinator in the production of social media posts on behalf of the BHS Welfare Department, and liaise with our Communications Team with regards to our Welfare Department website pages and keeping them refreshed and updated.

The successful applicant will be of graduate calibre with exceptionally strong equine knowledge (equivalent to at least BHS Stage 3 Care). They will have an excellent customer service attitude, be enthusiastic and self-motivated with excellent team-working skills. They will have first class presentation skills, strong attention to detail and have strong IT skills and knowledge. They must have a flexible attitude to travelling around the UK and to undertake occasional weekend and evening work.

To apply for this role please provide us with a copy of your updated resume along with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience. It is helpful if you can also include information regarding your salary expectations for this position.

Please send your application to jobs@bhs.org.uk.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Tuesday 6 October 2020
Interview dates: Thursday 15 October 2020/Friday 16 October 2020

For more information about careers at the BHS, please visit the jobs section of our website at www.bhs.org.uk/our-charity/jobs

 

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