Technician in Dog Grooming (on-site)

22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Starting salary is £26,310 per annum pro-rata*

*Working 22.2 hours per week this equates to a starting salary of £15,786 per annum.

We are recruiting for a Technician in Dog Grooming to join our team and support with the day-to-day running of our Dog Grooming Salon, Countryside Paws Dog Grooming. In this role, you will assist with daily grooming activities, help learners as they develop their practical skills, and play an important part in creating a safe, clean and professional environment for dogs, learners, and staff.

As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity. You should have a good understanding of health and safety practices and be willing to undertake training in areas such as first aid and fire marshal duties. You will support staff and learners in maintaining clean, hygienic and well-organised workspaces.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Rural Campus (Otley) however Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

You will need to have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area, along with relevant professional industry experience, including experience of styling and finishing dogs.  

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC.  Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing Date:              Sunday 1st March 2026 at midnight 

Interview Date:          Monday 9th March 2026  

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

For further information about this vacancy please follow this link to our website:

https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/jobs/work-for-us

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

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