Job Description
Kennel Assistant
£37,068- £38,058 pro rata (part time)
1 Year Fixed Term
Experience required with domestic animals/kennels
Required to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 29 hours a week, plus all bank holidays
You need a FULL UK manual driving licence
The Kennel Assistant post is a unique and challenging role:
- You will be responsible as part of a team for kennel and cattery duties
- You will be part of a team that is responsible for investigating complaints regarding animals and dangerous dogs and taking appropriate action when and as necessary.
- You will be part of a team responsible for impounding stray dogs
- You will be part of a team responsible for the transportation of dogs and other animals as required
- You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records and updating data bases
- You will be part of a team responsible for working onsite in all weathers including outside areas
- You must hold a valid full manual UK Driving Licence
- You must be willing to undertake CPD Training where relevant and keep up to date in legislative changes
- You will be required as part of the team to cover the service over the weekend and bank holiday with occasional weekdays 365 days a year
- You will be expected to carry out some lone working duties
You must have the following relevant experience
- Experience of handling dogs and cats in a kennel/cattery environment and ideally experience of handling nervous and aggressive animals.
- Experience in dealing with members of the public
- You must be able to maintain records and deal with aggressive members of the public
Please view JD here
Closing date: 8th August 2025
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
