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Dog Daycare Lead

Paws & Explore at Barth Farm, Scraptoft, Leicester

Full-time | 40 hours per week | £30,000–£35,000 (Depending on Experience) + discretionary KPI incentive | Early start preferred

Paws & Explore is a new dog daycare based on a working farm in Scraptoft. We are looking for an experienced Dog Daycare Lead to work alongside the Managing Director and support with evolving growth.

This is a hands-on role. You will be working with the dogs and team every day, while also taking responsibility for staffing, client relationships, compliance, operational standards and helping us grow the daycare.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the safe care, play, enrichment and welfare of dogs.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, compliance and record keeping, in line with our Animal Activity Licence.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, staff rotas and improve day-to-day operations.
• Manage client enquiries, assessments, onboarding and relationships.
• Help drive bookings, occupancy and local referrals.
• Create and post engaging content for Instagram and Facebook, including photos, Reels and short-form video, to showcase the daycare and attract new clients.
• Support the day-to-day admin, booking system and client records.
• Lead by example and be happy to get involved in all aspects of daycare, including cleaning and poo picking.

About you

Essential:

• 3+ years' experience in dog daycare/kennels management/co-ordination.
• A recognised Level 3 (or above) qualification in animal care, canine behaviour or a related subject.
• Good knowledge of dog welfare, daycare compliance and SOPs.
• Strong customer service and commercial awareness.
• Strong IT and administration skills.
• A calm, confident approach to handling dogs of different breeds and temperaments.
• A practical, reliable and hands-on attitude.
• A full UK driving licence and own transport due to our rural location.
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Canine First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Good social media skills, particularly Instagram, Facebook and short-form video/content creation.

What we offer

• £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
• Discretionary KPI-based performance incentive linked to occupancy, client onboarding and service standards.
• 40 hours per week.
• Holiday entitlement and workplace pension.
• Opportunity to play a key role in building and growing a new business.
• Early start preferred.

How to apply
Please send your CV via email and a short message outlining your daycare management experience, staffing/operational experience, social media and content creation experience, availability and notice period.

Email address: Management@BarthFarm.com

Application deadline: 16 October 2026

Due to the anticipated number of applications, only candidates who are successfully shortlisted following the initial application sift will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has not progressed to the next stage.

Paws & Explore is an equal opportunities employer.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person