<p>Do you want to help create a better world for animals?</p><p>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. Choose a career with us and make a difference.</p><p>We are looking for a new team member to join us as an <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> within our <strong>Public Fundraising &amp; Mass Engagement</strong> team, part of our <strong>Engagement and Income Generation Directorate</strong>.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting our fundraising events and the supporters who take part in them. You'll help make sure our supporters receive the information, materials and support they need, while providing essential administrative support that helps our events programme run smoothly.</p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong> 35 hours / Monday – Friday<br><strong>Location:</strong> Horsham, West Sussex with some travel to our London hub.&nbsp;<br><strong>Hybrid role:</strong> Flexibility around you and the needs of the operation. This role requires you to work from our Horsham office <strong>at least two days a week</strong>, including supporting the fulfilment and dispatch of fundraising materials such as vests, shirts and merchandise to our supporters.</p><p>It's important to us that you feel part of our team from the start. We like to keep in touch with regular check-ins and team meetings. There's always a teammate around for support or a quick chat.</p><p>Are you ready to join our movement?</p><h2><strong>Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note</strong></h2><p>Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:</p><h3><strong>1. Application</strong></h3><p>You'll be assessed based on your application 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.</p><h3><strong>2. Panel Interview</strong></h3><p>If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a <strong>panel interview</strong> with the Hiring Manager. This is a chance to:</p><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, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.</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><p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest, so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out. The deadline for applications will be 06/10/2026</strong></em></p>