Team Leader (Dogs)

Our Dog Operations team is responsible for delivering the highest standards of animal welfare and care for every dog in their journey through Battersea, from intake, to their care and assessments and then to rehoming., We are currently looking to recruit a fixed-term Team Leader for our Assessing & Welfare team, to provide front line leadership and management to a team of Rehoming & Welfare Assistants and Coordinators, ensuring excellent animal care and welfare standards alongside a high-quality delivery of customer service., We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

The ideal candidate will have proven hands-on experience of successfully leading a team, excellent customer service skills and working knowledge of the behaviour of dogs and the challenges they face in a rescue environment with proven experience of providing advice on dog behaviour or training.

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year


• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes


• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources


• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution


• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year


• Annual interest-free season ticket loans