Amanda Rooney
London
Summary
- Animal welfare professional and advocate with a strong charity background.
- An approachable, experienced, and empathetic line manager with over two decades of experience in the RSPCA.
- Proven track record of managing large teams, driving operational efficiency, and engaging with internal and stakeholders.
- A resilient leader who has successfully led and supported teams through significant periods of change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Partnership Manager
RSPCA
10.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive expert guidance to both trustee boards and operational teams across the network, including animal welfare ethics and legislation, operational management, and charity governance.
- Drive the sustainability of the branch network by proactively supporting branches in developing, monitoring and delivering on their strategic plans with an emphasis on managing charity funds responsibility.
- Support branches in enhancing Trustee and general volunteer capacity and skills by reviewing current levels, assisting with targeted recruitment, and providing training.
- Produce branch-appropriate resources to ensure understanding and, therefore, compliance with external and internal animal welfare regulations.
- Collaborate with Society departments to ensure the branch network is represented and has access to Society resources and updates.
- Cultivate relationships with external partners and peers to enhance understanding of the branch network, and fortify partnership collaboration.
Clinical Manager
RSPCA - Putney Animal Hospital
London
05.2016 - 10.2020
- Senior manager of a 24-hour hospital with 14 direct reports and overall responsibility for 30 staff.
- Decision-making authority for rotas, budget, development, training, and welfare approach.
- Partnered with the Inspectorate, branches, animal centres, partner organisations, and fosterers to ensure that animal welfare delivery was consistent and sustainable.
- Set animal welfare standards and guided the nursing and animal care team in adhering to new and established procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring data control.
- Facilitated recruitment processes in line with HR guidelines.
- Facilitated team meetings, encouraging open communication and collaborative problem-solving among staff.
- Managed health and safety initiatives through staff training and risk assessments.
- Coordinated the maintenance and supply of all equipment, and veterinary medicinal products.
- Managed budget allocations and P&L, and analysed monthly KPI data.
- Participated in operational meetings and represented hospital leadership when required.
Education
The Langham School
Skills
- Leadership and People Management: Experienced line manager responsible for facilitating HR processes, recruitment, and professional development
- Animal welfare: Set animal welfare standards and ensured procedures were adhered to in a busy 24-hour hospital environment
- Financial acumen: Strong focus on managing charity resources responsibly, and operational efficiency
- Facilities and Compliance: Accountable for maintaining safe working environments, conducting risk assessments and managing health and safety protocols
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivates strong relationships with the Inspectorate, branches, partner organisations, and external partners
Timeline
Branch Partnership Manager
RSPCA
10.2020 - Current
Clinical Manager
RSPCA - Putney Animal Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2020
The Langham School