<p>Do you want to help create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe animal welfare is everyone's welfare. Join us in creating a better world for every animal. We can do it if we work together, everyone for every animal.</p><p>Choose a career with us and make a difference.</p><p>We are looking for a new team member on a <strong>Fixed Term basis to the end of December 2026</strong> as <strong>Animal Centre Deputy Manager </strong>at our <strong>Southridge Site.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Southridge is an important part of our network, supporting the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of animals in need. With exciting plans to develop a co-located site, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the centre and the services we provide.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">Work closely with the Centre Manager to prepare the centre for its new co-located site.</li><li aria-level="1">Inspire and support colleagues as we embrace this change together.</li><li>Share your experience and knowledge across the centre, supervising colleagues and volunteers.</li></ul><p><strong>Working hours:</strong> 35 hours per week on a shift basis between 08:30 – 17:00, including weekends and Bank Holidays</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Southridge Animal Centre, Packhorse Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3LZ</p><p>Southridge is one of the RSPCA largest centres caring for a significant number of dogs, cats and small animals along with taking a lead in holding and rehoming our farm animals in need of rehabilitation and rehoming.</p><p>Are you ready to join our movement?</p><p><strong>Our recruitment journey&nbsp;</strong></p><ol><li aria-level="1">Application<br>You'll be asked to answer an application question to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.</li><li aria-level="1">Panel Interview<br>If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a panel interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of the Management team . This is a chance to:</li></ol><ul><li aria-level="1">Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of</li><li aria-level="1">Ask questions about the role, team, and impact you could make</li><li aria-level="1">Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting</li></ul><p>If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.</p>