Blue Cross UK

About the Company

We are a charity that provides specialist care, services, and support for pets and people throughout their life together. We cherish the profound bond between pets and their owners, recognising the remarkable difference they make in each other's lives. Our work is multifaceted, addressing a range of pet needs: Rehoming & Fostering: We care for and match homeless cats, dogs, horses, and small pets with loving families across the UK, ensuring each pet finds the right home. Veterinary: Our four animal hospitals provide care for sick and injured pets when their families cannot afford private treatment. Behaviour: We assist pets with behavioral issues upon arrival and offer ongoing support for rehomed pets. Our leading charity status in pet behaviour enables us to educate others through talks, social media, and training materials. Education: We offer talks and advice to support people in caring for their pets, both now and in the future. Pet Loss: Our Pet Loss Support Service is available 365 days a year to help those coping with the loss of a pet, with trained volunteers providing support. We recognise the importance of pet owners and work hard to improve their lives too. By supporting pet owners, we believe we can create happier and healthier lives for both pets and their human companions.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Blue Cross UK

Job Title

Veterinary Hospital Driver

Job Description

**Job Title:** Veterinary Hospital Driver **Role Summary:** Deliver patients and supplies for a veterinary hospital, primarily operating a Blue Cross ambulance across London and occasional out‑of‑area routes. Manage transport appointments, vehicle maintenance, booking logistics, and basic front‑desk communication. **Expectations:** - Handle a full UK driving licence and meet UK road safety standards. - Maintain accurate journey records, mileage logs, and vehicle inspection reports. - Communicate calmly with pet owners, staff, and other stakeholders. - Safely transport animals under basic care instructions. - Manage payments, cash handling, and ledger reconciliation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Schedule and execute pet transport appointments and inter‑hospital transfers. - Conduct pre‑travel vehicle checks and routine cleaning as per schedule. - Coordinate maintenance and report mechanical issues. - Use hospital booking system and email inbox for appointment management. - Process payments, handle cash, and reconcile receipts. - Provide occasional front‑desk reception support (greeting visitors, answering calls, handling enquiries). **Required Skills:** - Valid full UK driving licence; proven safe driving record. - Customer‑facing experience; empathy and communication skills. - Basic animal care knowledge or willingness to complete training. - Proficiency with office software (Word, Outlook, Excel). - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles. **Required Education & Certifications:** - No formal education requirement beyond a full UK driving licence. ---

London, United kingdom

On site

17-11-2025

Company Name

Blue Cross UK

Job Title

Rehoming Centre Manager - fixed term

Job Description

**Job Title:** Rehoming Centre Manager – Fixed Term (until 16 Feb 2027) **Role Summary:** Operational leader responsible for overall performance of the Devon rehoming, advice & behaviour centre. Manages pets, people, compliance and finances, drives continuous improvement, and ensures high welfare standards and excellent customer service. **Expectations:** - Provide inspirational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, including Assistant Managers. - Deliver the centre’s strategic objectives while maintaining animal welfare and financial targets. - Uphold Blue Cross values and act as the public face of the organisation. - Work a 37.5‑hour week on a rota that includes one weekend in three and occasional bank holidays. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee day‑to‑day centre operations, ensuring compliance with animal welfare, health & safety and regulatory requirements. - Lead, motivate and develop staff; set clear objectives, monitor performance and manage change initiatives. - Manage the centre’s budget, control costs, and produce financial reports. - Maintain high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement. - Coordinate with external partners, foster carers and the Home Direct Scheme to place animals in suitable homes. - Drive continuous improvement processes and embed a culture of quality and efficiency. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience leading high‑performance teams in an animal‑welfare or similar charitable environment. - Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and operational excellence. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing abilities. - Financial acumen and numeracy; experience managing budgets and cost control. - Resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence for work in emotionally charged settings. - Ability to adapt to and lead change; collaborative working across functions. - Full, clean UK driving licence. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum: Secondary education (GCSE/A‑Levels) or equivalent. - Preferred: Relevant higher‑education qualification (e.g., Business Management, Animal Science, Veterinary Nursing) or professional certification in animal welfare/management. - No specific professional licences required beyond a full driving licence.

Exeter, United kingdom

On site

07-01-2026