In this role, you’ll work closely with our operational teams to assess and support the welfare of the dogs in our care. You’ll 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 have excellent interpersonal and consultative skills. They will already be proficient in carrying out training programmes with dogs and in providing practical hands on support to others.
Experience of working in a rescue environment previously is highly desirable.
What we can offer you
* 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, where you can claim for a range of treatments including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in‑person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our animals
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.
Diversity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call us on 020 3887 8341.
More about us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
Acceptable use:
* Researching sector trends, company information, or general interview tips.
* Practicing interview questions with AI tools to improve communication skills.
* Using AI to support with structuring your responses.
Please do not:
* Submit AI‑generated responses as your own during the interview.
* Use AI to impersonate or misrepresent your experience or skills.
* Use AI tools during real‑time interviews.
Closing date: 1st April 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): 15th and 16th April 2026
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply for this job" button below.
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