Dog Trainer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Westra Kennels are looking for an experienced dog trainer to join their team in Dinas Powys, with a proven track record of clicker training young dogs from 3 months to 12 months old. We are flexible on hours and days for the right candidate. Must have strong communication skills, be able to document and video the key stages of each puppy's development for the client. Be able to teach a puppy within a 7-14 day period of residential training the basics such as marking correct behaviour, cues - sit, down, stand, wait/stay, leave it, no jumping up, walking to close position on left, goto mat, recall etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Part-time hours: 8-40 per week
Salary: £10.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Flexitime
COVID-19 considerations:
Process for application - submit CV, then if shortlisted we schedule a telephone call initially, then in-person interviews
Application question(s):
- Do you have 2+ years of dog training to a professional (or competitive amateur) level?
Work Location: In person
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 Trainer roles across Westra Kennels'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 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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