Dog Trainer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a qualified, experienced dog trainer to deliver evening and weekend puppy and dog training services at our base in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, with the addition of behaviour work, if qualified and 1:1 training in the daytime. This post is to provide maternity leave cover from March for up to one year. However, if the successful person is able to grow the business to sustain both roles, the role could become permanent.
There is also the potential to work within our unique social enterprise during the day, delivering our accredited training programme in dog walking, training and daycare.
Applicants must have evidence of dog training qualifications and ideally be a member of a professional organisation such as the APDT or IMDT (or willing to work towards this) and therefore be committed to kind, fair and effective dog training methods.
You will be joining a like-minded team, including a highly qualified and experienced manager who can assist with your continued professional development.
We run a paperless enterprise with all our admin carried out via computerised systems, so applicants need to be able to work comfortably from a laptop and mobile phone.
Pay, terms and conditions are negotiable.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- HAVERFORDWEST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What training have you completed in the field of dog training and/or dog behaviour? Please explain the course(s), the training provider and the qualifications you hold. If you belong to a professional dog training organisation, please state which one(s)
- We run a paperless enterprise with all our admin carried out via computerised systems for which training is provided. Are you comfortable working from a laptop and mobile phone?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Professional Dog training: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog Trainer roles across SPPOT, A Community Interest Company (Supporting People & Pets through Opportunity & Training)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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