About Us We are a passionate, grassroots charity dedicated to rescuing stray dogs from local authority pounds that are at risk of euthanasia after their statutory 7-day holding period. As such, we operate a non-selective intake and take dogs of all breeds and temperaments. About the Role This role will directly impact our ability to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs more efficiently and effectively. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and rehoming success of our dogs. Reporting to the Canine Programmes Manager, you will conduct full and written behavioural assessments, develop tailored behaviour modification plans, and deliver hands-on support to dogs in our kennels, foster homes, and adoptive families. You will also build capacity across our organisation by training kennel staff, volunteers, and stakeholders, and support our outreach efforts to keep dogs in loving homes within our local community.  You will be responsible for ensuring our dogs are ready for homes faster, adopted quicker, and retained in loving homes longer. The successful candidate will be organised, animal-passionate, and have recent relevant experience in dog rescue and rehoming work. Key Responsibilities ·         Conduct thorough behavioural assessments for all dogs entering our care. ·         Develop and implement evidence-based behaviour modification plans. ·         Provide ongoing behavioural support to foster carers and post-adoption families. ·         Maintain accurate, up-to-date behavioural records for all dogs. ·         Deliver training and mentorship to kennel team, volunteers, and other stakeholders. ·         Support our new community outreach programme by offering in-home or remote behavioural advice ·         Collaborate with internal teams to ensure behaviour plans align with welfare goals and rehoming decisions. ·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all dogs using our software Animal Shelter Manager. Person Specification Essential ·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with dogs in a rescue or shelter setting. ·         Demonstrated success in assessing and modifying dog behaviour using positive reinforcement methods. ·         Good communication skills, able to produce clear and actionable behavioural reports, assessments, and care plans. ·         Good people skills, with the ability to train and support staff and volunteers. ·         A genuine commitment to animal welfare and the values of our organisation. ·         Organised and dependable, with diligence in record-keeping. ·         Own transport and full, clean driving licence is essential due to our rural location. ·         Empathy and patience when dealing with vulnerable animals and people. Desirable ·         Recognised qualification in animal behaviour or canine training. ·         Experience delivering behavioural training sessions or workshops. ·         Familiarity with community engagement or outreach work in an animal welfare context. ·         Familiarity with welfare and rehoming legislation or sector standards such as the ADCH.