Dog Grooming Parlour assistant

Chichester College Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Brinsbury College is seeking a motivated Dog Grooming Parlour Assistant to support staff and students in a busy commercial grooming parlour. You will help maintain high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and salon presentation while supporting learners in practical sessions.

Join a professional learning environment where you can balance hands-on care with customer service, welcoming clients and dogs in a friendly, professional manner and helping shape the future of the dog grooming program.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience
• Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day to day running and organisation of the parlour.
• Maintain and prepare equipment on a daily basis.
• Assist Lecturers and students with practical Dog Grooming sessions and assessments in the parlour.
• Welcome clients and dogs in a friendly, professional and approachable manner.

Skills

Proven industry experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming

Job description

Dog Grooming Parlour Assistant

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Brinsbury College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Dog Grooming Parlour Assistant to support the delivery of our successful dog grooming provision. Working within our commercial grooming parlour, you will assist staff and students in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, customer service, hygiene, and salon presentation. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for dogs and the animal care industry to contribute to a professional learning environment while supporting the development of the next generation of dog grooming professionals.

As our Dog Grooming Parlour Assistant, you will:

• Assist with the day to day running and organisation of the parlour.


• Maintain and prepare equipment on a daily basis.


• Assist Lecturers and students with practical Dog Grooming sessions and assessments in the parlour.


• Welcome clients and dogs in a friendly, professional and approachable manner.

Why join our bank team?

• Choose assignments that fit your availability.


• Enjoy the freedom to balance assignments with your other commitments such as family responsibilities or university studies.


• Experience in a Further Education environment and useful additional income.


• The opportunity to help develop skills within the local community.

What we can offer you in this role:

• Experience working in a busy commercial parlour.


• Working alongside experienced Lecturers, learn from knowledgeable professionals.


• Be part of a professional learning and commercial environment.


• Shaping the future of the Dog Grooming sector.

What you will bring to the role:

• Proven industry experience


• Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming
  

Our Staff Benefits

see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.


• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.


• Continuous professional development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Paul Burry (Head of Learning) at [e-mail]

Closing date: 21/09/2026

Interview date: 08/10/2026