Dog Warden
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Job Title: Dog Warden
Location of work: Earlswood Depot
Salary: £25,245 – £32,049 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Basis: 2 year Fixed-Term Contract (with the possibility of extension), Full Time, 36 hours per week
About the role:
We’re seeking an organised and enforcement-led professional to join our team as a Dog Warden. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a high-quality service aligned with the goals of our 5-year plan.
By bringing innovation, flexibility, and a positive attitude, you’ll help ensure the dog warden service remains cost-neutral to the Council while enhancing service standards.
You will be responsible for:
- Picking up stray and lost dogs, reuniting them with their owners, and completing associated records and paperwork.
- Investigating dog fouling complaints and carrying out enforcement duties under relevant legislation.
- Liaising with external agencies including the RSPCA, Surrey Police, vets, and housing providers such as Raven Housing Trust.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
About the person:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is confident around all types of dogs and comfortable working with the public.
- Is self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Has working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ideally, is familiar with the borough’s parks and open spaces.
- Holds a full manual UK driving licence.
- Has the right to work in the UK and a good standard of spoken and written English.
- A good working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 – Section 149 (Seizure of stray dogs) is desirable, but not essential.
Experience with dog-related legislation and previous experience in a similar enforcement role would be beneficial, though training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with child barring.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Clare Sawyer, Enforcement Manager on 01737 276610.
We are proud to support the guaranteed interview schemes for those meeting the essential criteria for the role, under the Disability Confident employer scheme for disabled candidates and the ‘Veteran’s scheme’ for ex-armed forces candidates.
Closing date: Wednesday 27th June 2025 at 23:59*
Interview date: w/c 8th September 2025
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.
Salary range
- £25,245 - £32,049 per year