Kennel Assistant - Police Staff
Join Our Dedicated Dog Section Team
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding role supporting frontline policing? Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Kennel Person to join our professional team responsible for the care and welfare of our working police dogs.
This is a physically demanding role that requires resilience, initiative, and the ability to work independently. You’ll play a vital part in maintaining the health, hygiene, and wellbeing of our canine colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily care and husbandry of police dogs, including feeding, cleaning, and exercising
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kennel areas
- Monitoring dog health and reporting concerns to handlers or veterinary staff
- Supporting operational readiness of the Dog Section
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest in animal welfare
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve
- Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor, manual work
- Flexible and reliable, with a strong team ethic
Please refer to the Person Specification for full details of the skills and experience required.
Application Process
The selection process will include:
- Written application
- Practical exercise
- Interview
The interview and practical exercise will take place at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters on Friday 12th and Friday 19th September 2025 – applicants must be available for one of these dates
To apply, please make sure you have attached a document asking the three below questions otherwise your application will not be considered (max 500 words per question ):
- Referring to the Person Specification please provide evidence of your Knowledge & Experience of working with dogs
- Referring to the Person Specification please provide evidence of your Skills & Abilities relevant to the role
- Please provide evidence of your Qualifications that may be relevant to the role
Important:
- CVs or attachments will not be accepted—please include all supporting information in the application form.
- Candidates at risk must also complete the At Risk Pro-Forma.
Contact & Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Insp Tim Ringer on extension 310 0354.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name, so that your application can remain anonymous.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Recruitment– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.