At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise playgroups and ensure top-notch dog care while leading a passionate team.
- Company: Join The Doggy House, a fun-loving dog daycare centre in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to work with adorable dogs every day.
- Other info: Engaging environment with opportunities for creativity and community events.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in dogs' lives while developing your management skills.
- Qualifications: 3 years of dog care experience and 2 years in team management required.
The predicted salary is between 24952 - 28516 £ per year.
The Doggy House is excited to announce this new opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team. You will work with the Daycare Manager and senior management on day-to-day operations of the dog daycare centre, involving a range of activities from taxi service to promotional media and events, staff training and management. Join a dedicated team of animal lovers to provide a fun, safe, enriching environment for our dogs.
Responsibilities
- Supervising play groups
- Deliver the highest standards of dog care and ensure the welfare of the dogs is a top priority
- Continually improve dog engagement and support carers where needed
- Provide the highest level of customer service
- Lead by example with professionalism and accountability for all policies and procedures
- Assist the Daycare Manager with carers development and training for new carers
- Create engaging social media posts and reels
- Organise and coordinate party days for occasions such as Halloween, Christmas, etc., and motivate participation
- Lead the Student Work Placement Programme
- Keep the play centre clean and identify maintenance requirements
- Provide cover for the Daycare Manager when required
- Provide support to the management team when required
- Some driving to collect/return dogs home in a company van
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years working professionally with dogs in a similar environment
- Minimum of 2 years experience managing a team
- Desire to learn more about dog behaviour and socialisation
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong communication skills and ability to train and develop teams
- Strong planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve with attention to detail
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Passion for photography and social media
- Full UK driving licence and confident driving a medium sized van
- Flexible to working hours; shifts range from 6 to 10 hours
Hours & Pay
- Hours: 35 or more hours per week averaged. Monday to Friday
- Pay: £24,952 - £28,516 per year
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Consumer Services
- Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dog Daycare Assistant Manager in Altrincham employer: The Doggy House Dog Daycare
The Doggy House is a fantastic employer for those passionate about animal care, offering a vibrant work culture where teamwork and creativity thrive. Located in Manchester, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional development, with opportunities for training and growth in dog behaviour and management. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of dogs and their owners while enjoying a fun and engaging workplace.
Contact Details:
The Doggy House Dog Daycare Recruitment Team
