Welfare Manager

Overview

Welfare Manager role at Dogs Trust Worldwide
. You will take charge of the welfare journey for every dog in our centre, driving timely, compassionate decisions through expert behavioural and veterinary rehabilitation to progress each dog toward their forever home.

Final date to receive applications
:
January 20, 2026

Department
:
Rehoming

Employment Type
:
Permanent - Full Time

Location
:
West Calder

Workplace
:
Onsite

Compensation
: £33,417 per year + benefits

• Lead, coach and develop a small team to deliver high-quality veterinary care and behaviour modification for dogs in our care.
• Act as a balanced advocate for both behavioural and veterinary needs to achieve the best outcomes for each dog.
• Oversee staff and volunteer training in behaviour and dog handling, ensuring all colleagues work within SOPs, legal, and health & safety guidelines.
• Develop and implement tailored behaviour modification plans for dogs with complex needs and monitor progress towards successful rehoming.
• Support professional development of Behaviour Officers, Dog Welfare Assistants, and Supervisors through mentoring, assessments, and workshops.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent, informed behavioural support before, during, and after rehoming.

As an accredited clinical dog behaviourist (CCAB, CAB) with extensive experience in canine behaviour and welfare, including behaviour modification, clinical assessment, and risk management, you will have proven expertise in safely handling and rehabilitating dogs across a range of breeds and behavioural profiles. You will also have a track record of leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams and be a skilled communicator capable of influencing and engaging diverse audiences.

The Rehoming department helps dogs find their forever homes whether in our network of Rehoming Centres, in foster care, or via the Home Stay scheme. We strive for excellence in rehoming processes and high standards of veterinary and behaviour care through our skilled teams.

We are committed to animal welfare, diversity, and inclusion. If you need adjustments during the application process, please contact us at

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs Trust values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures. Our colleague networks provide opportunities for real change within Dogs Trust.