Job Description
We are passionate about our work rescuing dogs from local authority pounds that are at risk of euthanasia after their statutory 7-day holding period. For over 13 years, we’ve operated on the goodwill and tireless effort of volunteers to support behaviour, training, fostering and adoptions. As our organisation grows, so too does our need for a more structured and sustainable approach. Thanks to recent 2-year grant funding, we are building a small, impactful team to increase the scale and quality of our work—and ultimately save more dogs.
The Canine Programmes Manager is a new and vital management role that will directly impact our ability to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs more efficiently and effectively. This role will initially absorb and professionalise the work currently done by our dedicated volunteer adoptions coordinator, while also overseeing a small but growing team that will include a dog behaviourist and a foster co-ordinator. You will be responsible for streamlining the full journey of a dog in our care—from assessment to adoption and beyond—ensuring our dogs are ready for homes faster, adopted quicker, and retained in homes longer. The successful candidate will be highly organised, people-focused, and animal-passionate, with strong experience in rescue or rehoming management. This role will be working directly with a variety of dog breeds, sizes and temperaments.
Your work will be a mix of working on site and WFH. Flexibility will be required and own transport a must as we are situated rurally.
Essential
* Strong background in rescue, animal welfare (particularly dogs), adoption services, community-based case management.
* Ability to handle dogs of all breeds, temperaments and sizes.
* Full/clean driving licence and own transport (our premises are situated rurally).
* Proven team management experience is vital.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Highly organised with experience in coordinating multiple moving parts.
* Empathy and patience when dealing with vulnerable animals and people.
Desirable
* Experience or qualification in force-free behaviour or training (canine-specific).
* Experience in setting up or scaling community outreach programmes.
* Familiarity with welfare and rehoming legislation or sector standards as laid down by the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH).