Jobs
We occasionally have careers vacancies at our Head Office and across the country in our Rehoming Centres.
Most jobs at Rehoming Centres are advertised in local press and Head Office jobs are often advertised in national and trade related media. Please check these sources for vacancies as well this website. Any questions about our jobs can be emailed directly to jobs@dogstrust.org.uk.
Each centre employs a number of staff to deal with a variety of duties ranging from day-to-day management to ensuring the wellbeing of the dogs in our care. We are looking for people who have an empathy with the aims and objectives of the Charity. Please remember to use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet job specification.
All job listings include links to Word documents with further information.
London Head Office
Lets with Pets Development and Relationship Co-ordinator
- Dogs Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in the residential lettings sector to use their skills and experience to help shape and promote their unique Lets with Pets campaign. Lets with Pets was set up in 2009 to help pet owners find privately rented accommodation by encouraging landlords and letting agencies to take a ‘Pets Considered’ approach.
- In order to drive this campaign forward, we are now seeking a motivated self starter who has the experience to raise awareness of our work through campaign/project initiatives. In order to succeed in this new role you must have a thorough understanding of the issues involved and the ability to encourage and influence the property industry to tap into the pet owner market.
- Communication and relationship building skills are key to this role and you will have experience of developing beneficial partnerships at a senior level. You should also have a background in setting up or promoting projects/initiatives along with experience of the marketing process. You will be confident in dealing with and presenting to various stakeholder groups at all levels and you will have the skills and confidence to communicate sometimes challenging messages.
- A driving licence and the ability to travel extensively across the UK (with some overnight stays) are required for this role.
- Closing date - 10 February
- To download the full job description, please click on the job title above.
- To apply: please send a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, by email or post to Stephanie Bryan, HR Department, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ.
Rehoming Centres
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe - Education Officer
- Full time, 35 hours per week
- Starting in July 2012
- To deliver Dogs Trust presentations and activities within selected schools across a number of LEA’s in Ilfracombe and surrounding areas. The schools chosen will be identified using local knowledge and by reference to our Stray Dog Survey. Classroom activities will use the theme of dog ownership as a platform for developing self-esteem, confidence, responsibility, communication and teamwork skills.
- Closing date - 15 February
- To download the full job description, please click on the job title above.
- To apply: please send a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, by email or post to Stephanie Bryan, HR Department, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ.
Dogs Trust Snetterton - Canine Carer
- Working to Dogs Trust’s codes of practice and Health and Safety guidelines, to provide daily care for the dogs in the Rehoming Centre. To educate potential new owners and the general public in the care and welfare of their dogs.
- Closing date - 10 February
- To download the full job description, please click on the job title above.
- To apply: please send a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, by email or post to Stephanie Bryan, HR Department, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ.
Dogs Trust Harefield - Rehoming Centre Assistant Manager (Administration)
- Live Out
- Answerable to the Manager and working within the management team with primary responsibility for kennel management, the supervision of kennel staff, and the welfare of dogs at the Centre, but also required to be familiar with the duties of other members of the management team in order to stand in for them during periods of absence.
- Closing date - 15 February
- To download the full job description, please click on the job title above.
- To apply: please send a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, by email or post to Stephanie Bryan, HR Department, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ.
Dogs Trust Snetterton - Temporary Rehoming Centre Assistant Manager (Administration)
- Live Out, 9 Months Maternity Cover
- Answerable to the Manager and working within the management team with primary responsibility for kennel management, the supervision of kennel staff, and the welfare of dogs at the Centre, but also required to be familiar with the duties of other members of the management team in order to stand in for them during periods of absence.
- Closing date - 10 February
- To download the full job description, please click on the job title above.
- To apply: please send a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, by email or post to Stephanie Bryan, HR Department, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ.
Charity Shops
No vacancies currently available at our Charity Shops.
If you wish to volunteer at a centre, please contact the centre directly. Please note work experience placements are generally not offered in centres because of the resources and training time needed.