We are seeking dedicated team members who are passionate about dogs and other animals, with a strong desire to help them become confident, well-behaved, and well-mannered members of the canine community.
Key Qualities:
Genuine Passion for Animal Care:
We seek individuals who are not only dog lovers but also aspire to train and care for them professional.
Career-Oriented Individuals:
We want candidates who are committed to starting or advancing a career in dog care and training. While dogs bring joy, this role can be demanding. You should be ready to learn, adapt quickly, and uphold our high standards from day one.
Realistic Expectations:
This job goes beyond playing with dogs and cuddling puppies. We need confident, hardworking individuals who can multitask and understand that while this might be the best job in the world, it is also challenging.
If you believe you have what it takes to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing excellent dog care and training, we want to hear from you.
Centre Manager Role:Experience/Qualifications:
Must possess dog training qualifications and practical experience in a professional setting (experience with family pets does not qualify).
Proven experience in managing a small team is essential.
Must be able to be at the centre by 7:30 am daily, although working hours can be flexible for the right candidate.
Duties
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Day-to-day management of the centre, including key holder responsibilities, allowing the director to focus on business development.
Training new staff.
Interacting with customers during check-ins and check-outs, processing small retail orders, and providing feedback on their dogs' day.
Maintaining cleanliness throughout the day and performing a thorough clean at the end of each day.
Managing and training a group of dogs, sometimes solo.
Completing allocated tasks and following procedures to maintain our high standards.
Dog training, management, and interactive play.
Basic reporting and customer communication.
Supervising 1-5 other staff members.
Ensuring dog training and management techniques are consistently applied.
Reporting to the director.
Centre Assistant / Apprentice Role:Experience/Qualifications:
Previous experience in dog care is preferred but not mandatory.
Must be able to assist in the daily operations of the centre.
Flexibility in working hours is required, with an early start at 7:30 am daily.
Duties
:
Assisting with the day-to-day management of the centre.
Supporting the manager in training new staff.
Helping customers during check-ins and check-outs, processing small retail orders, and providing feedback on their dogs' day.
Cleaning throughout the day and performing a thorough clean at the end of each day.
Assisting in managing and training a group of dogs.
Completing allocated tasks and following procedures to maintain our high standards.
Engaging in dog training, management, and interactive play.
Assisting with basic reporting and customer communication.
Supporting the supervision of other staff members.
Ensuring dog training and management techniques are consistently applied.
About Us:
We are a small, family-run business looking for committed staff members who understand the importance of making a good first impression and being part of a close-knit team. If you're interested in these roles, please visit our website and social media to understand what a day at OPW involves. We are not a kennels; our team cares for 40-50 free-roaming dogs of various breeds, sizes, and personalities.
What We Offer:
Training in canine body language, managing and counter-conditioning unwanted behaviours, puppy training, dog training, and basic dog grooming procedures.
A comfortable working environment with a large indoor space, a shower room, two kitchens, and a rest area, protecting staff from the elements.
Free parking.
A relaxed working environment if high standards are met.
The opportunity to work with dogs in a unique setting in the UK.
Other Considerations:
We seek individuals looking for a long-term role, ideally at least a year or more.
Career progression opportunities are available as the business expands, including specialisation in certain training or behaviour areas after completing the probation period.
These roles are not open to past or present OPW clients.
Other Requirements:
Must live within a 30-minute drive.
Well-presented and able to speak good English.
Willing to undergo a police check (CRB/DBS) and reference checks.
Fit, healthy, and able to remain active for long periods.
Able to focus without distraction, work independently, and handle multiple situations simultaneously.
Job Type: Part-time