Job Description
We're looking for a Welfare Manager to take charge of the welfare journey for every dog in our centre. In this pivotal role, you will drive timely, compassionate decisions through expert behavioural and veterinary rehabilitation, ensuring each dog progresses toward their forever home.
What does this role do?
As a Welfare Manager you will:
* Lead, coach and develop a small team to deliver high-quality veterinary care and behaviour modification for dogs in our care.
* Act as a balanced advocate for both behavioural and veterinary needs to achieve the best outcomes for each dog.
* Oversee staff and volunteer training in behaviour and dog handling, ensuring all colleagues work within SOPs, legal, and health & safety guidelines.
* Develop and implement tailored behaviour modification plans for dogs with complex needs and monitor progress towards successful rehoming.
* Support professional development of Behaviour Officers, Dog Welfare Assistants, and Supervisors through mentoring, assessments, and workshops.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, informed behavioural support before, during, and after rehoming.
Could this be you?
As an accredited clinical dog behaviourist (CCAB, CAB) with extensive experience in canine behaviour and welfare; including behaviour ...