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Join Battersea, a compassionate organization committed to helping every dog and cat in need, in an engaging role as a Canine Behaviourist and Training Advisor.
Overview
Salary
£29708
Location
Old Windsor
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
At Battersea, we're passionate about supporting every dog and cat in need, and we're dedicated to never turning away any animal seeking help. We make it our mission to provide abundant love and expert care to all animals, working diligently to understand their unique personalities and find them a perfect new home.
Role Summary
- Work closely with operational teams to assess and support the welfare of dogs in our care.
- Provide behavioural training and guidance to staff, volunteers, customers, and external organisations.
- Carry out training programmes and provide practical hands-on support to others.
Role Requirements
- Confidence in handling difficult dogs.
- Self-motivation and excellent interpersonal and consultative skills.
- Proficiency in carrying out training programmes and providing hands on support.
- Previous experience in a rescue environment is highly desirable.
Application Process Details
- You can apply for the role by downloading the recruitment pack and clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
At Battersea, we are dedicated to never turning away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide each animal with abundant love, expert care, and take the time to understand their unique characters and quirks to find them the perfect new home. Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring we can support every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The Role: In this role as a Canine Behaviourist and Training Advisor, you will work closely with our operational teams to assess and support the welfare of the dogs in our care. You will also provide behavioural training and guidance to staff, volunteers, customers, and external organisations. This position requires confidence in handling difficult dogs, self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal and consultative skills. Proficiency in carrying out training programmes with dogs and providing practical hands-on support to others is essential. Previous experience working in a rescue environment is highly desirable.
Job Requirements: - Confident in handling difficult dogs - Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and consultative skills - Proficient in carrying out training programmes and providing hands-on support - Experience in a rescue environment is highly desirable
Benefits: - 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) - 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, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, and acupuncture
We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities, supporting professional and career development through digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, and trustees. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to ensure fairness and equity. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we discuss any necessary adjustments at application and/or interview stages to support your best performance.
For more information or to apply, please download the recruitment pack and click the 'Apply Now' button.
