Operational and Welfare Standards Assistant
Dogs Trust Worldwide
Date: 1 day ago
City: London
Contract type: Part time
Do you want to be part of a team who help to keep the high standards and procedures that help make an impact to dogs lives.
As an Operational and Welfare Standards Assistant you will help to review and maintain guidance and SOP documents for our teams across the organisations and help to ensure timelines and review reminders are actioned.
This role is part time working 17.5 hours per week.
Application Deadline November 28, 2025 Department Veterinary and Welfare Employment Type Permanent - Part Time Location London Workplace type Hybrid Compensation £13,987 (£27,975 FTE) per year + Benefits
What does this role do?
As An Operational And Welfare Standards Assistant You Will
The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and organisation skills, previous experience in administration is advantageous. We are looking for a team player who has previous experience in team support roles, who is self motivated and takes initiative.
A Little About Us
The Professional Engagement and Policies team manage relationships with key external professional stakeholders, such as vets, police, and health care workers. They also oversee the development and review of professional standards and standard operating procedures for operations and also provide specialist behaviour input to non-operational teams across Dogs Trust, including public affairs, fundraising and comms.
The Veterinary and Welfare department is responsible for providing clinical support, specialist professional development, engagement with professional stakeholders, and policy and standards for veterinary and behaviour specialist areas as well as standard operational procedures.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
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Job description - operational and welfare standards assistant (july 2025)
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How can we help sept 25
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Benefits guide 2025
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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected]. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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As an Operational and Welfare Standards Assistant you will help to review and maintain guidance and SOP documents for our teams across the organisations and help to ensure timelines and review reminders are actioned.
This role is part time working 17.5 hours per week.
Application Deadline November 28, 2025 Department Veterinary and Welfare Employment Type Permanent - Part Time Location London Workplace type Hybrid Compensation £13,987 (£27,975 FTE) per year + Benefits
What does this role do?
As An Operational And Welfare Standards Assistant You Will
- Assist the team to create and review all SOPs and Guidance documents.
- Provide support for the bookings of meetings relating to SOPs and other QA reviews.
- Assist the Operational and Welfare Standards Officers with researching, collating and preparing reports etc.
- Assist with preparations for audits.
The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and organisation skills, previous experience in administration is advantageous. We are looking for a team player who has previous experience in team support roles, who is self motivated and takes initiative.
A Little About Us
The Professional Engagement and Policies team manage relationships with key external professional stakeholders, such as vets, police, and health care workers. They also oversee the development and review of professional standards and standard operating procedures for operations and also provide specialist behaviour input to non-operational teams across Dogs Trust, including public affairs, fundraising and comms.
The Veterinary and Welfare department is responsible for providing clinical support, specialist professional development, engagement with professional stakeholders, and policy and standards for veterinary and behaviour specialist areas as well as standard operational procedures.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Documents
Job description - operational and welfare standards assistant (july 2025)
Click to view
How can we help sept 25
Click to view
Benefits guide 2025
Click to view
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at [email protected]. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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