We are looking for a talented behaviour advisor who has a thorough understanding of reward-based training techniques, to work with pets in our care (be it on site, in foster, or post adoption). Working under the guidance of an Animal Behaviourist, you will be implementing and facilitating rehabilitation programmes practically, as well as advising and coaching centre teams who work with the pets in our care.
No two days will be the same – you could be working with an owner with a problem they are having with their pet, team training, assessing pets for adoption, supporting a pet on site or collaborating with your peers across Blue Cross. If you are looking for a dynamic role which helps people and pets and is at the forefront of animal welfare, then this is the role for you.
This role is full-time role (35 hours per week), working Monday to Friday. Remote working is not available, and there will be occasions when you’ll need to travel to other sites or take on duties outside these hours to meet the needs of the pets and people.
About you
You will be a confident, adaptable and compassionate animal handler and trainer who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and pets. With excellent communication skills and an understanding of animal behaviour, you will be skilled at teaching and demonstrating training techniques and advising our teams and pet owners on behaviour issues. In addition, you will thrive working collaboratively with others, be skilled at asking targeted questions to uncover critical information, and have a desire to improve the experience of the pets in our care.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
Demonstrable experience of:
- Pet behaviour and training techniques, and evidence of success in understanding pet behaviour & training problems
- Carrying out behaviour and training programmes for dogs, across a variety of breeds and temperaments
- Developing training programmes and delivering to owners / caregivers that are practical and realistic for a pet owner
- Full UK driving licence
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
It would also be great if you had:
- Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) standard of Animal Training Instructor (ATI) qualification or working towards
- Experience of working with multi species animals
- Experience of promoting better understanding of pet behaviour through the media, or performing other public speaking
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Monday 12th October 2026. The recruitment process will consist of a competency-based interview and animal handling assessments.
Interview dates:
First stage interview – 21st & 22nd October 2026
Second stage interview – 26th & 27th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.