Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is looking for a Solutions Architect to design and implement technology solutions aligning with our mission. You will ensure successful integration of our Salesforce CRM and oversee other critical technologies. This role offers a hybrid working model, supporting both remote work and onsite collaboration, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us in making a difference for every dog and cat in need.
08/06/2026
Full time
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is looking for a Solutions Architect to design and implement technology solutions aligning with our mission. You will ensure successful integration of our Salesforce CRM and oversee other critical technologies. This role offers a hybrid working model, supporting both remote work and onsite collaboration, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us in making a difference for every dog and cat in need.
As a Solutions Architect at our charity, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology solutions that support our mission and strategic goals. With the continued implementation of our new Salesforce CRM, you will ensure its successful integration and optimisation while also overseeing the architecture of other critical technologies across the organisation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive innovation and efficiency. What we can offer you 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year. Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes. Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources. Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution. Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year. Annual interest-free season ticket loans. We also commit to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more. Our hybrid working model We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. Diversity and inclusion We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised short-listing process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Disability confident committed employer As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we'll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact or call us on . Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request. More about us At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that's just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us. Acceptable use of AI At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience. To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience. Closing date Closing date: 25th June 2026. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Interview date(s) To be confirmed. Contact For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack. To apply for the role, please contact us via the application portal.
07/06/2026
Full time
As a Solutions Architect at our charity, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology solutions that support our mission and strategic goals. With the continued implementation of our new Salesforce CRM, you will ensure its successful integration and optimisation while also overseeing the architecture of other critical technologies across the organisation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to drive innovation and efficiency. What we can offer you 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year. Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes. Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources. Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution. Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year. Annual interest-free season ticket loans. We also commit to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more. Our hybrid working model We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. Diversity and inclusion We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised short-listing process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Disability confident committed employer As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we'll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact or call us on . Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request. More about us At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that's just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us. Acceptable use of AI At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience. To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience. Closing date Closing date: 25th June 2026. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Interview date(s) To be confirmed. Contact For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack. To apply for the role, please contact us via the application portal.
We are looking for an Internal Communications Officer to help ensure Battersea's people and systems support the charity's strategic aims by producing a range of timely and informative internal communications that deliver and embed key organisational messages. Use internal communications to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and two-way communication. About us Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we've grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat. Our Marketing & Communications Team Battersea's Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation's work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea's reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea's online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department's ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea's work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats. Communications team Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Communications team. Our work involves everything from issuing press releases to managing media events to communicating with staff and volunteers. We lead on managing and enhancing Battersea's reputation on a national and international scale. What we can offer you Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year Annual interest-free season ticket loans Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes Life insurance During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office-based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause. As this role is office-based, you'll be expected to work in our Battersea office for 3 days each week and you'll be able to work up to 2 days each week from home [pro-rated for part time roles] So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we'd like to hear from you. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea. Closing date: Tuesday 23 November 2021 Interview date(s): Wednesday 01 December 2021 For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
10/11/2021
Full time
We are looking for an Internal Communications Officer to help ensure Battersea's people and systems support the charity's strategic aims by producing a range of timely and informative internal communications that deliver and embed key organisational messages. Use internal communications to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and two-way communication. About us Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we've grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat. Our Marketing & Communications Team Battersea's Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation's work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea's reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea's online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department's ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea's work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats. Communications team Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Communications team. Our work involves everything from issuing press releases to managing media events to communicating with staff and volunteers. We lead on managing and enhancing Battersea's reputation on a national and international scale. What we can offer you Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year Annual interest-free season ticket loans Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes Life insurance During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office-based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause. As this role is office-based, you'll be expected to work in our Battersea office for 3 days each week and you'll be able to work up to 2 days each week from home [pro-rated for part time roles] So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we'd like to hear from you. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea. Closing date: Tuesday 23 November 2021 Interview date(s): Wednesday 01 December 2021 For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
