Overview
Application Deadline: 17 September 2025
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Salisbury
Compensation: £33,417 per year + benefits
Description
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 an Operations Manager to join our team, responsible for our team of Dog Welfare Supervisors, Dog Welfare Assistants and Kennel Cleaners to ensure the 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?
* 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr