The Doggy House is excited to announce this new exciting opportunity – we are now looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team
You will be working together with the Daycare Manager and senior staff for the day to day running of the dog daycare centre, with involvement in wide ranging operational elements, from taxi service to promotional media/ events, staff training and management. Working as part of highly dedicated team of animal lovers to provide a fun, safe, enriching environment for our fury friends.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Supervising play groups
* You will deliver the highest standards of dog care and ensure that the welfare of the dogs is a top priority.
* Continually improve dog engagement and support carers where needed
* Providing the highest level of customer service
* Leading by example in professionalism and accountability for all policies and procedures
* Assist the Daycare Manager with carers development and training for new carers
* Provide engaging social media posts and reels
* Organising and co-ordinating party days for occasions such as Halloween, Christmas etc and motivating others participation
* Lead the Student Work Placement Programme
* Keeping the play centre clean and identifying maintenance requirements
* Provide cover for the Daycare Manager when required
* Provide support to the management team when required
* This role also includes some driving collecting/ returning dogs home in a company van.
Successful candidates should:
* Have a minimum of 3 years working professionally with dogs in a similar environment
* Have a minimum of 2 years experience managing a team
* Have a desire to learn more and more about dog behaviour and socialisation
* Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Possess strong communication skills and the ability to train and develop teams
* Possess strong planning and organization skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve with attention to detail
* Demonstrate that you are reliable and trustworthy
* Have a passion for photography and social media
* Have full UK drivers licence and be confident driving a medium sized van
This position is 35 or more hours per week averaged and requires the right person to be flexible with regards to shift patterns (sometimes long shifts) we are open mon-fri 7:30am-6:30pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,952.20-£28,516.80 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* What has attracted you to this position and being part of our team?
* Tell us why you are the perfect candidate for this role? Explain how your previous experience and knowledge would benefit this position.
* Give an example of a situation where you succeeded when training a dog and instructing your team members.
Experience:
* managerial: 2 years (required)
* Professional canine: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full manual car license (required)
Work Location: In person