Self-employed dog walker in Eastbourne: Downs, seafront and Hampden Park


Company:	WoofWalk
Salary:	£15 to £20 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	BN21 9SA
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Nov 2026
Closing date:	7 Dec 2026

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Summary

Eastbourne's dog owners get the best of two worlds: a long seafront and the South Downs rising behind it. We want three self-employed walkers to look after their dogs. The bookings come from WoofWalk, a UK app that lets owners find, book and pay a local walker.

You would build the round yourself. Meads, the Old Town, Willingdon, Hampden Park and Princes Park are the sort of places you might cover, with the path up toward Beachy Head for the longer outings, and the bandstand end of the promenade when the wind is gentle.

Expect no wage and no guaranteed work. In return you name your prices, pick your days, and decide where you will and will not go. Owners pay through the app, and you receive the money in your own bank.

On prices, about 200 WoofWalk listings in October 2026 charged £12 to £28 for an hour's solo walk, and £18 came up most.

You do not pay to join, nor for the first 14 days. After that WoofWalk keeps 15% of each booking until five clients of your own have joined; then the figure becomes 10% and stays. People you introduce to the app are charged 10% from booking one. Self-employment brings a tax return, National Insurance contributions and insurance cover, each of which you arrange.

Over 18 only, and you should meet owner and dog before a first booking. Walkers with existing Eastbourne clients can bring them across. Apply through Find a Job and say which part of town suits you.

Essential requirements

Comfortable walking and caring for dogs. Honest, reliable and friendly with clients. Self-motivated, as you run your own work. A smartphone for bookings.

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