Team Leader - Dogs

Woodgreen Pets Charity; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization in Huntingdonshire is seeking a passionate Team Leader - Dogs to oversee the care of on-site dogs. You will manage the team, ensuring high standards of care and adherence to policies while motivating your team. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 8% employer pension contributions

Healthcare cost support

Employee wellbeing package

Life assurance

25% discount in charity shops

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role in a similar environment.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care and support of dogs throughout their journey.
• Ensure adherence to policies and safety assessments.
• Manage and motivate team members to achieve goals.

Skills

People management

Problem-solving

Coaching

Collaboration

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced people manager with a love for animals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your management skills can truly make a difference?

We are seeking a professional and experienced Team Leader - Dogs to join our Dog Team, responsible for the care and support of around 50 on-site dogs and a smaller number in foster homes, for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As a Team Leader, Dogs, you will oversee the entire pet journey from admission to rehoming, with a specific area of focus and expertise. You will supervise day-to-day operations as the point of contact, ensuring adherence to relevant policies, procedures, risk, and safety assessments. By understanding the pet's journey, you will focus on maximising throughput, resolving issues, and collaborating across departments.

With strong problem-solving and coaching skills, you will inspire and develop the team, managing and motivating your direct reports and the wider team to achieve departmental goals. This includes working alongside other Team Leaders on recruitment, development, and performance management to foster a positive team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills to make a significant impact in helping pets in need. Last year, Woodgreen provided safe shelter, specialist care, and a brighter future for hundreds of dogs.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role based at our Godmanchester site. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £28,873 per annum, along with the following benefits:

• 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Employee wellbeing package, including free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Benefits hub with exclusive discounts on popular brands
• 25% discount in our charity shops

Please note that applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Woodgreen is committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you require a different application format, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss reasonable adjustments.

Early applications are encouraged, as the position may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.

Woodgreen is dedicated to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.