Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor


Company:	Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Salary:	£33,494 to £33,494 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW8 4AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Our team of Canine Behaviour and Training Advisors work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations.

What we can offer you:

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:

• 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).

• 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.

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.

Working with our animals:

Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call us on 020 3887 8341. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: We will close the vacancy once it is filled.

Interview date: We will be interviewing for this position on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early.

Please note, we operate an anonymous shortlisting process, so all personal information that can identify job applicants is completely anonymised to help mitigate against any potential bias. We are therefore unable to accept CVs.

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack from our Careers website.

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Essential requirements

ESSENTIAL • Proven demonstrable experience of coaching canine behavioural training and mentoring others. • Adapt a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload (including managing projects) and multiple tasks with minimum supervision to a high standard and demonstrate positive attitudes to working collaboratively or individually as the role requires. • Demonstrable experience of handling dogs that require behavioural support and implementing behavioural modification techniques. • Demonstrating an ability to learn about canine legislation, welfare standards and policy and keeping up to date with and applying good practice in your role. • Experience of conducting research and suggesting and taking the initiative about new ways of working that have been successfully implemented. • Proven demonstrable experience of designing, developing, and delivering learning and development programmes, including user guides, to meet all learning styles and to support organisational priorities. DESIRABLE • Experience of working within a canine rescue environment. • A relevant qualification in Canine Behaviour and Training at degree level or higher. • Experience of developing commercial training programmes. • Experience of taking and communicating difficult decisions, including those related to euthanasia, using sound judgement and a diplomatic approach.

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