Education Content Officer

Education Content Officer: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026 (with the possibility of an extension to one year).  

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid or remote
Salary: c. £40,000 pro rata (£24,000 per annum), dependent on experience
Start date: Immediate (2026)  

Closing date: 20th May 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and if an appointment is made sooner, the role will be closed before 20th May 2026. Early applications are strongly advised. 

Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession. 

The role: 

The BSAVA has an exciting opportunity for a qualified veterinary professional to join our Continuing Education team as an Education Content Officer. This role is critical to maintaining BSAVA’s reputation for delivering high quality, evidence based veterinary education. 

You will ensure the accuracy, relevance, and clinical rigour of educational content across a variety of formats, including courses, webinars, and examinations. Working closely with subject matter experts and internal teams, you will review, validate, and enhance veterinary content in line with current clinical guidelines and best practice. 

You will also identify emerging clinical topics and trends to ensure BSAVA’s educational portfolio remains current, relevant, and forward looking. 

Skills and experience: 

The successful candidate will bring: 

  • A degree in Veterinary Medicine 
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in small animal clinical practice 
  • Experience reviewing, editing, or contributing to scientific or clinical content 
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and AI tools 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • High attention to detail with strong critical appraisal skills 
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively 

Desirable (but not essential): 

  • Postgraduate clinical qualification 
  • Experience in veterinary CPD delivery or curriculum development 
  • Familiarity with quality assurance processes 
  • Experience using veterinary knowledge databases (e.g. RCVS Knowledge) 

The person: 

You should have: 

  • A passion for evidence based veterinary medicine and education 
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach 
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • A flexible attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes 

About the BSAVA: 

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association is a professional membership organisation dedicated to advancing the care of companion animals. With over 10,000 members, we support veterinary professionals through education, research, policy development, and publishing books, manuals, apps, and magazines. Each year we deliver a wide range of education programmes and flagship BSAVA events. 

We are passionate about empowering veterinary professionals with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to thrive in their careers and deliver the highest standards of care to companion animals. 

Our reward package: 

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) on a fixed term contract, working within the Continuing Education team. 

Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of c.£24,000 pro-rata (£40,000 FTE), dependant on experience. In addition, we offer a generous 7% employer pension contribution. 

We also offer: 

  • Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays. 
  • Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy. 
  • Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-related leave. 
  • Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary. 
  • A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters. 
  • Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health first aiders, enhanced company sick pay, occupational health services, and annual flu vaccinations. 
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to support you in fulfilling your role. 
  • Free onsite parking and a Cycle to Work scheme, offering a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories to support healthy, low-carbon commuting. 
  • Regular social activities and events for those who wish to get involved! 

And we are: 

  • A community-focused organisation, offering paid leave for employees to volunteer with charities or not-for-profit organisations. 
  • Committed to sustainability, both in our work and within the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver Accreditation with Investors in the Environment. 

View the full role description here.

How to apply: 

Please submit: 

  • Your CV 
  • A covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role 
  • All correspondence and applications should be emailed to:
    Rajinder Biran – r.biran@bsava.com 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may appoint as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. 

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months. 

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins our belief that we can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions we can all bring.  We create inclusive teams aligned to our values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates