Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor

Blue Cross UK; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

GP access

Health plan

Pension scheme

Development support

Job summary

Blue Cross UK Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor in Hertfordshire will apply reward-based training to pets in our care, on site, in foster, or post adoption, under the guidance of an Animal Behaviourist.

The role involves implementing rehabilitation programmes, coaching centre teams, and advising owners on behaviour issues. A dynamic, hands-on role focused on animal welfare and skill development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pet behaviour and training.
• Ability to develop practical training programmes for diverse dogs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Implement rehabilitation programmes under supervision.
• Coach centre teams and advise pet owners on behaviour.
• Assess and support pets for adoption and on-site care.

Skills

Pet behaviour

Training techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABTC ATI qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Department: Rehoming & Fostering Services

Location: Hertfordshire

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026

Compensation: £26,006 - £30,240 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,006 - £30,240 per annum

Location: Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU

Closing date: 12/10/26

Interview date: 1st stage - 21st & 22/10/26, 2nd stage - 26th & 27/10/2026.

We’re recruiting a Rehabilitation Trainer & Behaviour Advisor to join our Behaviour team based in Hertfordshire. This is a really exciting opportunity to join the Blue Cross Behaviour Service.

More about the role

We are looking for a talented behaviour advisor who has a thorough understanding of reward-based training techniques, to work with pets in our care (be it on site, in foster, or post adoption). Working under the guidance of an Animal Behaviourist, you will be implementing and facilitating rehabilitation programmes practically, as well as advising and coaching centre teams who work with the pets in our care.

No two days will be the same – you could be working with an owner with a problem they are having with their pet, team training, assessing pets for adoption, supporting a pet on site or collaborating with your peers across Blue Cross. If you are looking for a dynamic role which helps people and pets and is at the forefront of animal welfare, then this is the role for you.

This role is full-time role (35 hours per week), working Monday to Friday. Remote working is not available, and there will be occasions when you’ll need to travel to other sites or take on duties outside these hours to meet the needs of the pets and people.

About you

You will be a confident, adaptable and compassionate animal handler and trainer who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and pets. With excellent communication skills and an understanding of animal behaviour, you will be skilled at teaching and demonstrating training techniques and advising our teams and pet owners on behaviour issues. In addition, you will thrive working collaboratively with others, be skilled at asking targeted questions to uncover critical information, and have a desire to improve the experience of the pets in our care.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Pet behaviour and training techniques, and evidence of success in understanding pet behaviour & training problems
• Carrying out behaviour and training programmes for dogs, across a variety of breeds and temperaments
• Developing training programmes and delivering to owners / caregivers that are practical and realistic for a pet owner
• Full UK driving licence
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values

It would also be great if you had

• Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) standard of Animal Training Instructor (ATI) qualification or working towards
• Experience of working with multi species animals
• Experience of promoting better understanding of pet behaviour through the media, or performing other public speaking

Blue Cross benefits

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers