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Join one of the UK's most loved animal charities and play a vital role in ensuring the welfare of dogs in our care at Battersea.
Overview
Salary
£30790
Location
Old Windsor
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - Battersea is an animal charity with a mission to never turn away a dog or cat in need. We provide each animal with love, expert care and understanding before helping them find their perfect new home.
Role Summary - As a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor, you will:
- Work with operational teams to assess the wellbeing of dogs.
- Provide behavioural training and advice to staff, volunteers and external organisations.
- Carry out practical dog training programmes.
- Handle difficult dogs and provide hands-on support.
Role Requirements - The role requires candidates who:
- Are proficient in canine behavior and training.
- Have experience in a rescue environment (desirable).
- Can handle difficult dogs and provide training support.
- Are self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.
Application Process Details - This is a rolling recruitment. Early applications are encouraged as the role will close once filled. To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
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 are here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The Role: In this role as a Canine Behaviour 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. The successful candidate will be confident in handling difficult dogs, self-motivated, and possess excellent interpersonal and consultative skills. Proficiency in carrying out training programmes with dogs and providing practical hands-on support to others is essential. Experience working in a rescue environment is highly desirable.
Job Requirements: Candidates should be proficient in canine behaviour and training, with experience in a rescue environment being highly desirable. The role requires handling difficult dogs, providing training and support, and working closely with various teams.
Benefits: Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full-time employees, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution, and a free healthcare cash plan.
Additional Information: We are committed to diversity and inclusion and operate an anonymised shortlisting process to ensure fairness. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we discuss any necessary adjustments at application and interview stages. We also provide learning and development opportunities to support your professional and career development.
Application Details: This is a rolling recruitment, so early applications are encouraged as the role will be closed once filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button.
