Lead Dog Welfare & Rehoming Manager

Dogs Trust; Penrith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogs Trust is seeking a Welfare Manager to oversee the welfare journey for dogs in our care, including ambulance service and foster-based rehoming at our Penrith sites. You will lead a team delivering veterinary care and behaviour rehabilitation, making timely decisions to progress dogs toward their forever homes.

Accredited canine behaviourist credentials and strong leadership skills are essential. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent behavioural

Qualifications

• Accredited clinical dog behaviourist with CCAB/CAB certification.
• Experience in canine behaviour rehabilitation and welfare.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a small team to deliver veterinary care and behaviour modification for dogs in our care and on the ambulance service.
• Act as a balanced advocate for behavioural and veterinary needs to achieve the best outcomes for each dog.
• Oversee staff and volunteer training in behaviour and dog handling, ensuring SOPs, legal, and health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Develop and implement tailored behaviour modification plans for dogs with complex needs and monitor progress toward rehoming.
• Support professional development of Dog Welfare Assistants and the wider team through mentoring, assessments and workshops.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, informed behavioural support before, during, and after rehoming.

Job description

Dogs Trust is seeking a Welfare Manager to oversee the welfare journey for dogs in our care, including ambulance service and foster-based rehoming at our Penrith sites. You will lead a team delivering veterinary care and behaviour rehabilitation, making timely decisions to progress dogs toward their forever homes.

Accredited canine behaviourist credentials and strong leadership skills are essential. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent behavioural