Dog walker/Pet Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking to do something different?
If you love the great outdoors and you love animals, we’d love to hear from you!
we’re looking for enthusiastic pet lovers who love the idea of getting out and about walking dogs, with the support of an incredible team who care about your long-term progression to help us with the ever-growing demand for our services!
Working Pattern
Current hours available are 5 - 10 hours per week hours.
Candidates will need to be available flexibly Monday to Friday from 9/10am-2/3pm. This is a variable hour contract for part time hours approx. 10 - 15 per week. We particularly welcome applications from those who may struggle with a 9-5 job due to family commitments. Shifts are allocated on a weekly rota basis.
Requirements:
A love for animals
Like the outdoors and walking
Full UK Drivers Licence
Own vehicle essential to transport dogs
Must have or be willing to take DBS Check
Experience with pets preferred but not required
Available between 9am-3pm Monday-Friday
About You
Team members will receive training so professional pet care experience is not required, but if you’re interested in this role you must be confident with handling dogs and being out on the road. You’ll need a full UK driving license and have use of a vehicle (with appropriate insurance) – mileage and travel time is paid on top of hourly wage.
You’ll have a “can-do” approach and be confident in talking to people about your work as you’ll be engaging with members of the public and representing our brand.
You must have your own car and clean driving license and be able to transport dogs safely in your own vehicle (you will be supplied with safety equipment to be used to secure the dogs whilst travelling).
Applicant will need to be fit and able to walk between 2 - 6 hours a day in all weathers!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 5 - 10 per week
Salary: From £10.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Soham, Ely or Newmarket? Please supply first half of postcode
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dog walker/Pet Care Assistant roles across Hope's Happy Hounds's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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