
Why work for us
Help us to improve the quality of life for all pets and we'll help you grow in your career.
We're a leading animal welfare charity that's passionate about providing lifelong support to pets and the people that love them. Our commitment to creating a more equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation means that everyone at Blue Cross can thrive.
Join our team and we'll help you progress with your career. We'll give you the support, development and work-life balance you need to help you achieve our ambitious plans and the goals you will set for yourselves. You'll also get:
- competitive pay
- generous benefits
- support for you and your family
How we'll support you
Considering a career with us? Take a closer look at how we'll support you.
Development opportunities
Ongoing training and career development opportunities to advance your skills and help you reach your professional goals.
Paid CPD and memberships: We’ll cover the costs of continuing professional development (CPD) and relevant memberships, so you stay at the forefront of your field.
Recognition schemes
We’ll celebrate and reward your hard work and achievements, recognising the value you bring to our team.
Vet nurse apprenticeship programme
In collaboration with City and Islington College, our apprenticeships will help you get started in your vet nursing career at our London hospitals.
Manager and leader development
If you’re joining us in a leadership role you can attend regular masterclasses and be part of a coaching partnership to support your development objectives and priorities.
Competitive salary
We want to recruit and retain the most talented people. Our salary system is fair and competitive, so everyone receives equitable compensation that reflects industry standards.
Enhanced pension scheme
Increased contributions provide stability and help you build a secure financial future.
Life assurance
Comprehensive financial protection for you and your loved ones, giving peace of mind and ensuring you're safeguarded.
Family friendly policies
Enhanced and supportive maternity and paternity leave, as well as comprehensive sick leave, designed to ease your worries and help you focus on what truly matters.
Fostering leave
Flexible working patterns for foster carers and those going through the application process – a minimum of five days extra paid leave for fostering commitments.
Season ticket loan
If you travel to work by bus or train, we can help you spread the cost of your travel over a year with a season ticket loan.
Relocation
If you need to move home for your job we'll contribute towards your removal expenses and give you paid time-off for the move.
Discounts and recognition items from Aon
Enjoy exclusive discounts, cashback offers, coupons, and gift cards.
Pet insurance discount
Take 20% off the cost of your pet insurance with Petplan.
Discounted gift cards
Save on everyday purchases with discounted gift cards. Log in to your Employee Benefits Choice account or set up a new account to start saving.
Charity Worker Discounts: Exclusive discounts on tech, finance, travel, fashion, and beauty for both current and retired charity employees and their families.
Health cash plan
Save money on everyday healthcare costs, including optical and dental expenses, through our health cash plan.
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Free and confidential support and resources from our EAP provider BHSF, helping you manage the challenges in your life.
Physiotherapy support
- Free physiotherapy advice and face-to-face care, helping you stay active and well.
- Eye tests: You're entitled to a free eye test every two years if your role requires a lot of time on the computer. And if you need corrective glasses/lenses for regular use of computers, we can provide a voucher to use against the cost of them.
Mental health support
- Dedicated resources and counselling services to support your mental wellbeing and personal growth.
- Support groups: Our inhouse support groups are here to help you through important life events, connecting you with others across the organisation. Currently we have a menopause support group and a parental support group, which meet on Teams every month.
MetLife services
Free access to 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions, and more, for you and your immediate family, ensuring you have the care you need, when you need it.
Generous annual leave
Start with 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Earn up to an additional 5 days with continued service.
Pet bereavement leave
We understand how much pets mean to the people who love them – so if you sadly lose a pet we’ll give you a day’s leave.
Flexible working
Many of our roles are offered on a hybrid working basis, with 40% of your time in the office and 60% working from home.
Holiday exchange
Need more holiday, or have more than you can use? You’re free to buy additional holiday days or sell part of your holiday entitlement.
Volunteer day
Take a day off to volunteer for a cause close to your heart – fully paid and in addition to your annual leave.
Cycle to work scheme
Save on the cost of a bike and cycling equipment, helping you enjoy a healthier and more eco-friendly commute.
Disability Confident Employer
As a member of this scheme, we have committed to:
- Inclusive and accessible recruitment
- Providing reasonable adjustments
- Supporting existing employees
Menopause Workplace Pledge
In signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge, we have committed to:
- Recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and women need support
- Talking openly, positively and respectfully about the menopause
- Actively supporting and informing your employees affected by the menopause
Show the salary
As part of our commitment to this pledge, we will:
- Always show a salary range on our job adverts
- Never ask candidates their previous/current salary
- Never ask candidates for unnecessary degrees as part of our essential criteria
We are a Fostering Friendly employer
A programme by The Fostering Network, which helps organisations to actively support fostering, and in particular, foster carer employees. We have implemented this policy to make a real difference to our employees who foster, and support others in becoming approved foster carers themselves. We offer a flexible working pattern to foster carers and those going through the application process, who can access a minimum of five days extra paid leave for their fostering commitments.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this.
At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are. Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.
We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.