At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle dogs professionally at events, festivals, and security assignments across Norfolk and the South.
- Company: Join Norvic Guards Security, a team focused on respect, integrity, and professional development.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, immediate work, mental health support, and discounts on training courses.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and a supportive leadership team.
- Why this job: Make a difference while working with dogs in exciting environments and gain valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Valid dog handling certification and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for
Dog Handlers to join our team for a range of assignments across Norfolk and the South of England.
- We are interested in hearing from both
- General Purpose Dog Handlers and
- Detection Dog Handlers . Opportunities are available on both a
PAYE and self-employed basis, depending on the role and assignment.
This role is ideal for professional, reliable, and experienced handlers who can work calmly, confidently, and to a high standard in public-facing and operational environments.
Engagement
PAYE and Self-Employed opportunities available
Job type
Flexible shifts
Location
- Norfolk and across the South of England
- Travel required
- Assignments May Include
- Events and public-facing venues
- Festivals across the UK
- Farms and abattoirs
- Venue and site security assignments
- Detection operations where required
- Other specialist assignments as required
- Typical Duties
- Conducting patrols and maintaining a visible professional presence
- Supporting site safety and security through proactive observation and reporting
- Working in line with operational instructions and assignment requirements
- Handling dogs safely, professionally, and in accordance with relevant standards
- Responding calmly and effectively to incidents or concerns
- Completing records and reports accurately where required
- Working as part of a wider operational team
Requirements
- Valid
- NASDU or
- NACTIS-P certification relevant to the role being applied for
- Suitable dog and equipment for operational deployment where applicable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, reliable, and well presented approach
- Calm under pressure and confident in operational environments
- Willingness and ability to travel across Norfolk and the South of England
- Comfortable working flexible hours, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends
- Experience in event, venue, or site-based deployments
- Previous public-facing operational experience
- Own transport suitable for travel to assignments
- Interest in progressing into specialist assignments where opportunities arise
- What You’ll Get
- PAYE and self-employed opportunities available
- Flexible shifts
- Immediate and ongoing work opportunities
- Supportive leadership and fair treatment
- Opportunities for progression
- Free counselling support
- Free mental health hotline
- Access to a mental health and wellbeing programme
- Major discounts on training courses when our training school launches
- Discounts at selected stores
- Additional benefits to come
Why Join Norvic Guards Security?
We are building a team of professionals who take pride in doing things properly. If you value respect, integrity, and discretion , and you want to be part of a company focused on improving standards, supporting its people, and creating real opportunities for development over time, we would like to hear from you.
- Required Security Details
- To apply for this position you’ll need to have the following security clearance:
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dog Handler employer: Norvicguards
Norvic Guards Security is an exceptional employer for Dog Handlers, offering flexible shifts and a supportive work culture across Norfolk and the South of England. With opportunities for both PAYE and self-employed roles, employees benefit from immediate work, professional development, and access to mental health resources, all while being part of a team that values respect, integrity, and discretion.
