Dog Rescue Team Leader

40 hrs per week with some weekend working

£15 per hr

MUST be a strong communicator and dog handler with experience of working with dogs / packs of dogs.

Positively lead the small team of dog handlers by example with the focus on prioritising the wellbeing and welfare of the dogs at all times.

 Coordinate work / time for priority dogs (those needing immediate training/behavioural attention)
 Be responsible for the overall safety of all dogs and staff/volunteers/visitors around
those dogs
 Collaborate with other managers regularly to achieve what is best for the dogs.
 Be competent at the dog handers job and able to step in and assist as needed with regular days in the dog handler role.
 Monitor all daily information boards and systems to ensure they are correct and up to date and
used correctly
 Review daily schedule logs in order to get a good understanding of daily work
completed
 Responsible for signing off relevant maintenance work, with a view to its suitability
and safety for the dogs using that area, also noting any general safety concerns.
 Carry out general checks of the site, raising any safety concerns
 Coordinate emergency situation/code red drills
 Manage the team including volunteers on a daily basis
 Maintain a high standard of work and lead by example at all times
 Inspire the ‘Every 5 Minutes Matters’ ethos
 Empower the team to learn, develop and take ownership
 Encourage staff openness and a positive team culture
 Feedback to managers, behaviourists with any concerns, issues and ideas on a daily
basis
 Be proactive in helping with the creation of any documents/workshops etc designed
to help the rescue be more efficient and grow (once all systems are learned,
understood and reviewed with the management team/ behaviourists)
 Implement new systems and procedures once agreed by all.
 Work alongside our behaviourists and rehoming team to get the best outcomes for
the dogs

Strong experience in dog handling. Pack work. Managing people/ teams.