Team Leader - Animal Care
Salary iro andpound;28,000 per annum
South Ipswich - own transport essential
Shifts: 6amandndash;10.30andnbsp;and 3pmandndash;6pm (split shifts)
5 days out of 7 (including weekends)
Are you an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor who loves animals? Weand#39;re looking for someone with strong people management skills to oversee a busy kennels and cattery near Ipswich. Previous animal care experience isnand#39;t essential. What matters is your ability to organise, motivate and support a small team, maintain high standards and take responsibility for daily operations.
This is a hands-on role, so youand#39;ll need to genuinely enjoy working with dogs and cats and be happy getting involved in their daily care.
You donand#39;t need previous kennel or cattery experience, but you will need experience leading people, managing daily workloads and ensuring high standards are maintained.
This is a varied, practical role where youand#39;ll combine team management, customer service and hands-on animal care.
If youand#39;re someone who enjoys taking responsibility, supporting a team and getting stuck in rather than sitting behind a desk, this could be a great opportunity.
What youand#39;ll be doing as the Team Leader
- Leading, motivating and supporting a small team of animal care assistants.
- Organising staff rotas, daily workloads and ensuring all tasks are completed.
- Overseeing the daily running of the kennels and cattery.
- Maintaining excellent standards of animal welfare, cleanliness and hygiene.
- Getting involved in feeding, walking, cleaning and caring for dogs and cats.
- Managing customer enquiries, bookings, arrivals and collections.
- Training and supporting staff to maintain consistent standards.
- Monitoring animal health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns.
- Ensuring health and safety procedures and relevant regulations are followed.
- Handling day-to-day challenges and making decisions confidently.
Previous team leading, supervisory or management experience is essential.
Youand#39;ll also need:
- A genuine love of dogs and cats, with confidence around animals of different sizes and temperaments.
- Experience organising workloads, delegating tasks and supporting colleagues.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
- A calm, practical approach to problem-solving.
- The confidence to take responsibility and make decisions.
- A positive attitude and willingness to get involved in hands-on animal care.
- A full driving licence and your own transport.
Previous experience in kennels, catteries or another animal care environment would be beneficial, but isnand#39;t essential.
Working hours
This position involves split shifts, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends on a rota.
Morning: 6amandndash;10.30am
Afternoon: 3pmandndash;6pm
Due to the location and working hours, your own transport is essential.
Interested?
If youand#39;re an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor who loves animals and would enjoy a varied, hands-on role, weand#39;d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to find out more.