care manager Winchester, England
Job description
Happy Hounds are looking for an assistant manager to join our wonderful team. Happy Hounds operates from our doggy day care centre just outside Winchester city centre, also offering a dog walking service and raw dog food sales. If you have a passion for animals and experience in management then this could be the perfect role for you. A fully compliant dog walking van will be supplied - full UK driving licence required.
The Job:
The job will involve assisting our manager with the day to day running of the business as well as helping out with walking dogs, collecting & dropping off day care dogs and looking after them in the centre.
Assistant Manager:
Full Time (Monday – Friday, plus one weekend per month as overtime)
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Pension & benefits included
Start Date: Approx 18/09/2023
Duties include:
Assisting with dog care activities;
Assistance with admin duties;
Creating and managing promotions;
Procurement and Stock control;
Scheduling customers, dogs, teams, and rotors
Scheduling of vehicle maintenance
Dog Walking
Doggy Day Care collections & drop offs
Responsibility for day care dogs
General cleaning and maintenance duties
Desirable skills:
Knowledge of positive reinforcement training
Comfortable handling large dogs
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to work well within a team
Exceptional time keeping
Good knowledge of a range of marketing methods
This role is 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month. Additional on the job training will be provided as required.
Benefits:
Bonus scheme
Pension
On-site parking
Company events & social hours
Tastecard
If you feel you or someone you know would be perfect for this role then please apply by sending your CV and covering letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role.
Please do not apply if you do not live in Winchester or within the immediate vicinity.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- What makes you the perfect candidate for this role?
- When have you had a difficult experience in a team, and how did you manage it?
- What do you love about canine care?
Experience:
- Animal care: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2023
Reference ID: Assistant Manager 2022
Expected start date: 18/09/2023
