London
London Pet Club is looking for an experienced, reliable and professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter to join our growing team. We are seeking someone looking for a long-term opportunity who can commit to working with us for a minimum of 6 months - trials starting now. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has excellent dog handling skills, thrives working independently, and takes pride in providing exceptional care and customer service. ABOUT THE ROLE You will be responsible for providing professional dog walking and pet sitting services for our clients across London. Dog walks involve collecting dogs on foot and walking between 1-4 dogs at a time for up to 3 hours. Some dogs are exercised on lead, while others are walked off lead. Pet sitting assignments may include daytime visits, overnight stays and weekend bookings in clients' homes. As our services are based around our clients' schedules, applicants must be available Monday-Friday between 7am-4pm. Occasional evening, weekend and overnight pet sitting assignments may also be available. AREAS WE COVER Your main working area: Finsbury Park, Islington, Hampstead, Tufnell Park You may also occasionally work in: Camden, Regent's Park, Paddington, Notting Hill, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Walthamstow HOURS Up to 20 hours a week PAY Dog walking: £13 per hour Paid monthly upon receipt of a valid invoice Pet sitting: 1-3 hours: £13 per hour 4+ hours or overnight sitting: £40 per day/night ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must: -Be aged 21 or over -Have professional dog handling experience -Be confident walking dogs both on and off lead -Have experience working with dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments -Be physically fit and capable of walking for up to 3 hours -Be self-employed (or willing to register as self-employed) -Be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months -Be available Monday-Friday between 7am and 4pm -Be available for occasional evenings, weekends and overnight pet sitting -Be a non-smoker -Be an iPhone user with sufficient mobile data -Have excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills -Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS The following must be obtained during the trial period (at the applicant's expense): -Proof of identity and right to work in the UK -DBS Check -Public Liability Insurance TRIAL ASSESSMENT Successful applicants will complete a 1-month trial period. During the trial you will be assessed on your ability to: -Independently walk up to 3 dogs together, both on and off lead -Safely handle dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments -Walk for up to 3 hours at a time -Manage dog behaviour and interactions confidently -Clean and dry dogs after walks where required -Feed and care for pets -Use GPS tracking and mobile applications to provide live client updates -Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and professionalism PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Please note that experience gained solely from caring for your own pets, or pets belonging to family or friends, will not be considered professional experience. Applicants should be able to provide references from previous employers or established pet care businesses. APPLY Please submit your CV together with a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.
