**About Us** Royvon is a leading **dog boarding and training facility** , dedicated to providing top-quality care, enrichment, and training for dogs. Our Esher location operates **7 days a week** , and we are looking for an **experienced Kennel Supervisor** to lead our team and maintain the highest standards of dog care and welfare. At Royvon, we believe in: **Respecting Individuals** -- We respect our differences, communicate with compassion, and value all voices within our team. **Positive Development** -- We invest in our people, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and a positive working environment. **Doing it with Love** -- We build long-term relationships with customers, work as a team, and reward passion and dedication. If these values resonate with you, we'd love for you to join us! **Job Summary** The **Kennel Supervisor** is a key leadership role, responsible for **supervising a team of up to 5 team members during peak seasons** , ensuring the smooth daily operation of the care team, and maintaining exceptional welfare standards for the dogs. This role requires strong **team management skills**, attention to detail, and a passion for canine care. **Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision \& Operations** *(Respect like a Retriever )* * Lead, supervise, and support the **care team**, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently. * Communicate with **compassion and clarity**, ensuring all team members understand their role, expectations, and feedback. * Complete **detailed welfare and operational checklists** three times a day, covering: ✅ Kennel **cleanliness and hygiene** . ✅ Feeding and **medication administration** . ✅ General **dog welfare and behavior checks**. * Conduct **spot checks** to maintain high standards of care and cleanliness. * Provide **ongoing guidance and support** to team members, ensuring a collaborative and motivated team environment. * Report to the **General Manager**, identifying areas for team improvement or additional training needs. **Dog Enrichment \& Well-Being** *(Committed like a Collie )* * Plan and oversee **enrichment activities** to ensure dogs receive appropriate physical and mental stimulation. * Tailor activities to individual dogs' needs and provide **daily enrichment reports** to owners. * Maintain a **positive attitude**, ensuring dogs feel safe, engaged, and happy in our care. **Training Support** *(Advantageous but not essential)* * Conduct **training sessions** for program dogs, ensuring consistency in techniques. * Support behavior and training programs where needed. **What We're Looking For** *(Love like a Labrador )* ✔ **At least 3 years of experience** working with dogs, ideally in a **boarding or kennel environment** . ✔ **Proven experience supervising staff** , with the ability to lead a team of up to **5 members** during peak seasons. ✔ **Strong leadership and organizational skills** with attention to detail. ✔ Ability to **multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently** in a fast-paced environment. ✔ **Knowledge of dog training or behavior** is an advantage but not essential. ✔ **Excellent communication skills** (verbal \& written). ✔ A genuine **passion for animal welfare** and a proactive approach to problem-solving. ✔ **Full driving license preferred.** **Working Hours** * **5 shifts per week**, 8 AM -- 5 PM (1-hour lunch break). * As we operate **7 days a week**, flexibility is required. **Why Join Royvon?** Work **hands-on with dogs every day** in a rewarding leadership role. Be part of a **supportive team** that values **growth and development** . Opportunities for **career progression** in the canine care industry. **Passion and performance** are recognized and rewarded. If you have the **experience, leadership skills, and passion for dogs**, we'd love to hear from you! **Apply today!** Job Type: Full-time Pay: £28,000.00 per year Benefits: * Employee discount Application question(s): * Why do you want to work at Royvon, and how do your skills and experience align with our values (Respect, Positive Development, and Doing it with Love)? * What experience do you have working with dogs, particularly in a boarding, kennel, or training environment? Please provide details. * In peak seasons, this role requires overseeing up to five team members. How would you handle delegating tasks and ensuring all duties are completed to a high standard? Work Location: In person Application deadline: 30/07/2025 Reference ID: KennelSupervisorEsher Expected start date: 01/08/2025