Do you have a wealth of experience in kennel management and dog welfare with a passion for seeing every dog thrive? We are looking for a Operations Manager to join our team, responsible for our team of Dog Welfare Supervisors, Dog Welfare Assistants, Kennel Cleaners to ensure to daily running of our kennels in this role you will ensure that all interactions with our dogs contribute to their development and progress. What does this role do? As Operations Manager you will: Lead, manage and develop your team effectively creating high performance and delivering objectives. Optimise the kennel occupancy by supporting the intake process and work with the Welfare manager to ensure fast, effective assessments of dogs. Responsible for the day to day operations of the Kennels including ensuring all procedures are followed by the team including checking for chips and any documentation or other paperwork is recorded accurately. Maintain effective contact time between colleagues and dogs, driving a focus on embedding rehabilitation Could this be you? As part of the centre management team, the Operations Manager will contribute to the overall management of the centre, including duty management in the absence of the Centre Manager and covering for management colleagues in their absence. A little about us: Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home, and the success of our centres wouldn't be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service. About Dogs Trust We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.