Centre Manager - Kennels and Adoptions

Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH); Horley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to make a genuine差正??

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Life insurance

Company pension

Sick pay

Job summary

Greyhound Trust requires a proactive Kennel Manager to lead operations at the National Greyhound Centre in Horley. You will oversee staff and volunteers, drive successful homing of retired racing greyhounds, and ensure high welfare and compassionate care across all activities.

You will balance hands‑on operations with staff development, engage with adopters and the local community, and maintain compliance with best practices and relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an animal welfare environment or animal centre.
• Proven ability to lead staff and volunteers.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to balance operational responsibilities with customer service.
• Desirable: Canine behaviour qualification or Level 3 Animal Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management of the National Greyhound Centre.
• Help deliver an exceptional homing experience for adopters, pairing greyhounds appropriately.
• Maintain high welfare and care standards per policy and legislation.
• Recruit, train, motivate and support volunteers and work experience students.
• Coordinate fundraising, community events and local partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records and assessments using management systems.
• Support staff performance, development, and training.
• Ensure compliance with policies, GDPR and health & safety.
• Ensure greyhounds receive best care and enrichment.

Skills

Animal centre experience

People management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisation & attention to detail

Canine behaviour qualification (desire

Job description

Greyhound Trust requires a proactive Kennel Manager to lead operations at the National Greyhound Centre in Horley. You will oversee staff and volunteers, drive successful homing of retired racing greyhounds, and ensure high welfare and compassionate care across all activities.

You will balance hands‑on operations with staff development, engage with adopters and the local community, and maintain compliance with best practices and relevant legislation.