Rehoming Centre Manager
Beagle Welfare is looking for an experienced, compassionate and highly organised
Rehoming Centre Manager to lead the daily operation of our Rehoming Centre, based in
Burton-on-Trent.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a visible difference to the lives of beagles,
adopters, volunteers and colleagues by creating a centre where excellent welfare,
effective rehabilitation and successful rehoming are at the heart of everything we do.
As the lead on site, you will manage and develop staff and volunteers, oversee safe and
efficient centre operations, and help ensure every beagle in our care receives the right
support to progress towards a happy, secure future. You will also represent Beagle
Welfare externally and contribute to the continued development of our rehoming work
across the UK.
About the role
You will be responsible for the leadership, performance and smooth running of the
Rehoming Centre, including staff and volunteer management, health and safety, site
maintenance and the implementation of operational procedures. With rehoming at the
centre of your decision-making, you will use data, strong people leadership and sound
operational judgement to help improve outcomes for beagles and the people who care
for and adopt them.
Key responsibilities
🐾 Lead, motivate and develop a committed team of staff and volunteers, creating a
positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
🐾 Oversee day-to-day centre operations, ensuring high standards of dog welfare,
customer service, health and safety, security and compliance.
🐾 Drive rehoming activity by supporting case progression, promoting beagles
effectively and helping minimise the time beagles spend in our care.
🐾 Manage resources, reporting and administrative processes accurately and
responsibly.
🐾 Build productive relationships with adopters, visitors, animal welfare
organisations, and community partners.
🐾 Use data, feedback and quality assurance processes to identify improvements
and support consistent application of procedures.
About you
We are looking for a confident manager with experience leading diverse teams,
delivering against targets and managing a varied operational workload. You will be
comfortable working around dogs, including beagles with different welfare and
behavioural needs, and able to balance compassion with practical decision-making.
Strong communication, organisation, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
are essential, as is experience in supporting continuous improvement.
You will also need a UK manual driving licence and be comfortable driving our van.
Experience in a kennel or animal welfare environment would be advantageous, but
above all you will share Beagle Welfare’s commitment to improving the lives of beagles
and supporting the people who care for them.
Working pattern and location
This role is based at the Rehoming Centre and offers employment that includes
employer provided accommodation (3-bedroom cottage) as part of the compensation
package.
The centre operates between 08:30 and 17:00 every day of the year, so weekend and
bank holiday working will be required on a rota basis.
Why join Beagle Welfare?
You will join an organisation driven by purpose, teamwork and a shared commitment to
dog welfare. This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions, energy and care
will directly support better outcomes for beagles, adopters, volunteers and colleagues.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement explaining how your experience
matches the role and why you would like to join Beagle Welfare to
BWScotland@beaglewelfare.org.uk
Please include details of your leadership experience and your approach to animal
welfare.
Salary: £29,120 + accommodation
Closing date: 25/9/26
