About

• Company Description
• Dogs 4 Rescue is the UK’s pioneering kennel-free rescue leading the rescue revolution. From humble beginnings to a multi-site operation we are leading change in our industry running a model which is far more complex than a traditional kennels.
• Job Description
• Experienced in animal welfare and leading a dedicated team hour-by-hour? We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our kennel-free rescue. This is predominantly a people based role at our Irlam site, but you will be around packs of dogs, so you must feel comfortable with that.
• We are in a period of operational growing pains with more expansion on the horizon. We have some amazing people in the business but it is a complex, ever changing dynamic with the dogs. With the right person in this role our Irlam site could move to a whole different level of brilliance, our team would feel more supported, and we could make every 5 minutes matter for the dogs.
• Our visionary founder has a proven track record, changing the lives of nearly 3,000 dogs. She knows what works historically but needs a right-hand person who can help us becomes centres of excellence operationally, starting at our Irlam site.
• You will draw on her vision, expertise and ideas, as well as consulting with our Centre Manager and dog handlers who understand the day-to-day ‘as is’ and can offer insights into what might work.
• You will have reviewed processes and delivered improvements whilst living and breathing cultural values to embed them at all levels – naturally bringing the dog handling team along as we improve processes and efficiencies.
• There is no room for egos at our rescue – we are all about what is best for the dogs.
• We need an objective, focused individual that will not let the emotional rollercoaster of rescue life affect the day-to-day. You will lift the team, bring energy and purpose. We need someone with resilience and the ability to be strong, driven people manager with experience in rescue.
• Salary 33k to 38k
• Must drive and have own transport. May include some weekend work.