Job Summary
PE Global is recruiting for Ireland's registered and most reputable trusted charities located in Cork city. This position oversees the Dog Care and Welfare and Breeding departments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and develop staff and activities within the Dog Care and Welfare team.
* Evaluate the well-being needs of all dogs within our dog programs and ensure they are met.
* Drive and support change initiatives and projects that promote efficient ways of working and improved welfare for our dogs.
* Implement and monitor effective infection control and preventative initiatives to ensure our dogs are free from diseases.
* Maintain and develop robust processes and external relationships to ensure our dogs receive appropriate medical treatment when required.
* Plan and deliver Breeding Programme outputs ensuring they align with organizational objectives and annual operational plans.
* Recruit, manage, and support a team of technical staff who support dog care and breeding activities.
* Performance reviews and the identification of CPD activities are essential components of this responsibility.
* Develop breeding policies, SOPs, and processes to ensure the production of high-quality puppies (health and temperament).
* Manage the size and diversity (genetic and breed) of our breeding colony to ensure delivery of operational requirements.
* Collaborate with international business partners to bolster our impact on and presence in the international assistance dog field.
* Drive a continuous improvement mindset through research and development activities and projects, improving processes through consultation and feedback with staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
* Support the recruitment, training, and engagement activities of volunteers who provide day-to-day care to our breeding dogs, whelp litters, and puppy socialization.
* Comply with and uphold all HR and health and safety processes for incidents and accidents involving our people and dogs.
Requirements
* A qualification in veterinary nursing or training to a similar or higher standard.
* Formal training or qualifications in canine breeding/genetics.
* The ability to engage with and manage individuals and teams within an operational setting.
* Experience delivering change within an organization or workplace.
* Excellent IT skills, including the ability to work with and integrate databases.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.
* The ability to achieve results working collaboratively and independently.
* A proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding goals and delivering a superior level of job performance.