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Defence employs Military Working Dogs to support security tasks as well as for wider operational purposes. The norm across Defence for delivering the husbandry element of welfare is through the employment of civilian Kennel Assistants, thus releasing Royal Army Veterinary Corps personnel to undertake military training activity.

This post will be working within the Defence Animal Training Regiment. The regiment delivers animal handling training for more than 400 personnel a year, as well as role specific training for hundreds of animals. The regiment comprises of Canine, Equine and Veterinary squadrons and provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment like no other! As a Kennel Assistant you will be responsible for ensuring that the welfare standards for our canines is met and maintained.

Does this challenge sound of interest?

Kennel Assistants are spilt across 3 teams (6 days on 3 off) which equates to an average 37 hours per week: a likely shift pattern is:

• 07.30-16.30 Mon - Sat (Please note Friday finish at 16.00hrs)
• 07.30-16.30 Tue - Sun
• 07.30-16.30 Thu – Tue

This post requires the ability to feed, groom, handle, and exercise dogs of various breeds, sizes and temperaments. This requires you to be responsible for your own health and safety and that of the animals you are providing care for. As such, previous experience working in this environment is desirable

The successful candidate will be working outdoors and could be exercising the Military Working Dogs for up to 14 miles per day, in all seasons and weather conditions. Kennel Assistants should also be capable of assisting the veterinary team, which will involve the practice of restraint and manipulation of all breeds of canines. The role is physical in nature and can be completed as part of a team or by lone working.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership

Benefits for Army Civil Servants Include

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced parental leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
• Free parking
• Use of Gymnasium in barracks

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Job contact :

Name :
Mr Paul Hill
Email :
[email protected]
Telephone :
03001590667

Recruitment team :

Email :
[email protected]