Dogs Trust
Rehoming Manager (Live-In)
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Rehoming Manager (Live-In)
Rehoming Manager – Salisbury Rehoming Centre
Are you an inspiring and enthusiastic leader who is passionate about rehoming dogs?
We're looking for a Rehoming Manager to embed a culture of high performance, creativity, and excellent customer service at our Rehoming Centre in Salisbury. Working closely with the rest of the management team, you'll manage and support the development of our rehoming team, who work tirelessly to find forever homes for the dogs in our care.
Live-in Role
This is a live-in role, and on-site accommodation will be provided. There may be times when you are required to stay on site in evenings and overnight to be on call in the event of an emergency.
What Does This Role Do?
As Rehoming Manager, you will:
- Promote a culture of rehoming across the centre team, maximising the effectiveness of interactions and their conversion to adoptions
- Lead, manage, and develop the rehoming team, instilling a performance-based approach focused on meeting both objective and customer service targets
- Collaborate with other managers to optimise kennel occupation and ensure appropriate assessment and triage of dogs
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across all public-facing activities, focusing on:
- The development and wellbeing of colleagues
- A consistently positive experience for volunteers
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Could This Be You?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience of leading a small, diverse team, with a particular focus on driving high performance, delivering excellent customer service, and meeting targets
- Operational management experience, with the ability to make swift, effective decisions and adopt a solution-focused approach
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to have challenging conversations empathetically
- Above all, your passion for rehoming dogs and the work Dogs Trust does
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About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to ensure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on:
- Helping dogs in need
- Supporting owners at every step
- Creating a better world for dogs
Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust has grown to be the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Key Dates & Process
- Closing date for applications: 10th July 2026
- Interviews provisionally scheduled: Week commencing 20th July 2026, at the Salisbury Rehoming Centre
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