Job opportunities

The Kennel Club is committed to activities that promote the culture of equality of opportunity. We recognise the worth of every individual and appreciate the benefits to be gained from making full use of people's talents to enhance our business performance.

We are committed to ensuring that recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion procedures result in no job applicant or employee receiving less-favourable treatment on the grounds of:

• race
• age
• gender reassignment 
• religion or belief
• disability
• marriage or civil partnership
• sex
• sexual orientation 
• pregnancy or maternity

The Kennel Club's objective is to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. All employees are responsible for ensuring that our equal opportunities policy is adhered to.

To work for The Kennel Club you need to be passionate about making a difference for dogs. We believe that the unique skills and dedicated work of our staff should be rewarded. Below are some of the benefits we offer our staff:

Salary

We offer salaries that reflect the market we operate in and regularly check ourselves against similar roles in other organisations.

• Employer pension contributions double the percentage of your plan earnings, up to 8%
• Life assurance equivalent to three times your basic salary (two times your basic salary for non-pension scheme members)

Work-life balance

• 23 days annual leave, increasing up to 27 days, in addition to statutory holidays. Staff may also receive additional days for any approved business closure days over the festive period in December
• Option to buy up to five days of annual leave per year
• Flexible working – formal and informal flexible working arrangements. The options available will depend on individual circumstances, and the demands and priorities of the department in which employees are based
• Family leave; including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, parental and dependant leave
• Sabbatical leave

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cashback programme with a fixed contribution paid for by The Kennel Club
• Free eye tests with a voucher towards the cost of your spectacles
• Employee assistance programme, providing access to independent advisors and counsellors for staff and their immediate families
• Occupational health which we can refer staff if there are any health concerns
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

We aim to create an environment where individuals are able to take responsibility for their own learning and development; an environment which recognises learning as an important element of organisational and individual achievement. We aim for continuous improvement in everything that we do.

• Dedicated Senior Learning and Development Officer
• Learning Management System which consists of over 500 courses
• Open Training Programme with a spectrum of both in-house and external courses, comprising both practical skills and personal development opportunities which are supported by access to internal coaching
• Financial support for professional and vocational qualifications, with five days' study leave provided
• Free access to The Kennel Club Library and Art Gallery

Financial Benefits

• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Lifestyle discounts via our EAP and healthcare cashback programme
• Discounts on The Kennel Club products and services
• Complimentary staff tickets to Crufts and Discover Dogs

Recognition

• Referral program – we are constantly looking for ways to attract and recruit the best talent possible who share our core values and aspirations
• Values nomination – we encourage colleagues to nominate individuals and teams who they believe have displayed behaviour that demonstrates The Kennel Club values
• Long service - to show our appreciation, staff would receive monetary rewards and a thank you card from our Chief Executive for their 10, 20 and 25 years’ service milestone

At The Kennel Club we promote and encourage our oneKC values.  They are called ‘oneKC’ because we believe that all employees are integral in embedding our values in the culture of the organisation.

Our oneKC values are:

Respect

Recognise and appreciate the value that each person contributes and treat each other with dignity.

Growth

Everyone is open to learning and adapting to new challenges and opportunities.

Teamwork

Our collective ambition can only be achieved by supporting, sharing and working together as oneKC.

Ownership

We accept the responsibility for our decisions, workload, and the way we interact with others.

Excellence

We take pride in our work. We aim high and celebrate excellence in achieving and surpassing our goals.

Future Focused

The world is changing faster than ever before. We must be future focussed to remain relevant, impactful and inclusive.

The purpose of our values is to:

• Create a shared set of behaviours
• Help build a common purpose that we stand for
• Enable more transparency and consistency across the breadth of our work
• Provide guidance – we are more likely to make the right decisions in the right way and achieve our vision and goals
• Deliver a stronger framework for recruitment, progression, feedback – the ‘how’ is as important as the ‘what’

UX/UI Designer
Digital Transformation Department
London Office and Homebased
Full-Time – Permanent 

An opportunity has arisen in the Digital Transformation Department for a UX/UI Designer.

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150^th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

What the role involves

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and developers to assist in digital product visuals and experience.
• Spend time understanding our customers, both new and potential, to be able to generate customer centric designs.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and other design research methods to understand user needs and quantify the value of your solutions.
• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to developers.
• Be able to create customer journey maps highlighting pain points for customers and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with external developers where appropriate to present ideas
• Co-ordinate feedback from subject matter experts to improve designs whilst keeping to best practice guidelines.
• Create wireframes, user flows and site maps to effectively communicate the customer journey and design ideas to internal and external stakeholders where appropriate.
• Testing UI elements such as CTAs, banners, page layouts, page designs, page flows, and target links for landing pages.

The ideal candidate will have

• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision.
• Strong knowledge of design principles and user-centred design methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Awareness of accessibility standards and how to design for all user groups.
• Previous experience of creating wireframes, user flows and site maps.
• Experience with using A/B platforms to optimise the layout and designs of pages.
• Experience of working across agile projects.
• Experience in conducting user research and usability testing.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, highly organised and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.

We are looking for an experienced UX/UI Designer who has a strong knowledge of design principles and user-centred design methodologies and basic knowledge of web development applications. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and work with external developers where appropriate. Previous experience of creating wireframes, user flows and site maps and experience of conducting user research and usability testing.

What we can offer as a UX/UI Designer

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (London Office and Home-based)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruits
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day after every full year of service up to a maximum of 27 days

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey, ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our heritage.

The application process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring form send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role via email, by Friday 8 December 2023. Further information can be requested from this email address.

Interviews week commencing 11 December 2023.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.

Digital Analytics Officer
Digital Transformation Department
London Office and Homebased
Full-Time – Permanent 

An opportunity has arisen in the Digital Transformation Department for a Digital Analytics Officer.

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150^th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

What the role involves

Supporting the Digital Transformation team across the multiple workstreams that are worked across ensuring we are embedding a customer centric approach across our digital systems.

• Become an integral part of the Digital Product team in providing insights into user behaviour across key journeys across our website(s) so these insights can be embedded into future designs and developments.
• Create, develop and analyse dashboards using user behaviour products such as Google Analytics and Hotjar which can be shared with key stakeholders to support with decision making and a better understanding across user needs/wants and desires.
• Configure Google Tag Manager (GTM) as required to support with gaining further insights and use of new tools.
• Implement tracking across journeys and identify what channels customers are coming from are dropping off or ending their journey.
• Embed A/B testing tools across key website(s) and showcases the benefits of this to wider stakeholders.
• Working with wider subject matter experts in updating customer journey maps utilising the data insights to make sure they are up to date and accurate.

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous experience of working in a Digital Analyst/Web Analytics role.
• Hands on experience of working across multiple projects and working to tight deadlines.
• To be able to work across multiple projects at one time with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of CMS and CRM systems such as Umbraco and/or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong experience of using Google Analytics UA/4, Hotjar and/or Microsoft Customer Insights or similar.
• Working knowledge of Google Data Studio and being able to present findings in the most user-friendly way.
• Knowledge and hands on experience configuring and using Google Tag Manager.
• Experience of implementing and using A/B testing tools and providing outputs to support improvements across digital systems.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, highly organised and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.

What we can offer a Digital Analytics Officer

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (Office and Home Based)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruits
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day after every full year of service up to a maximum of 27 days

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey, ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our heritage.

The application process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring form send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role via email, by Friday 8 December 2023. Further information can be requested from this email address.

Interviews week commencing 11 December 2023.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.

QA Tester
Digital Transformation Department
London Office and Homebased
Full-Time – Permanent

An opportunity has arisen in the Digital Transformation Department for a QA Tester.

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150^th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The purpose of the role

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

The purpose of this role is to lead on writing test scripts and conducting tests before new technology and software is released to ensure it runs smoothly and meets customer needs. The role will be accountable for finding and reporting bugs and glitches in the systems.

What the role involves

• Acting as an integral part of the Digital Product team, working closely with the wider department and project teams to deliver high quality digital products and services.
• Represent the end-user and ensure the software meets their needs in terms of functionality, performance, usability, and reliability.
• Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases based on product requirements.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts when needed.
• Track quality assurance metrics and provide regular updates to the Digital Product Manager.
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous experience of working as a QA Tester.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies.
• Familiarity with different types of testing (Functional, Regression, Integration, Performance, Usability, Security etc.).
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Ability to write detailed, clear, and concise bug reports, documentation, and communication emails.
• Previously experience of working on projects using agile methodologies.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, highly organised and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience using systems such as Microsoft Dynamics and Umbraco.

We are looking for an experienced QA Tester who has a good understanding of the software developing lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies. Someone who is highly organised and able to respond quickly to changing priorities would be an advantage as this is a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would also need to stay up to date with the latest testing tools and strategies and have strong communication skills.

What we can offer a QA Tester

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (London Office and Home-based)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruits
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day after every full year of service up to a maximum of 27 days

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey, ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our heritage.

The application process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring form send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role via email, by Friday 8 December 2023. Further information can be requested from this email address.

Interviews week commencing 11 December 2023.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.

Marketing Operations Assistant
Marketing and Communications
London Office and Home Based
Permanent - Full Time

An opportunity has arisen in the Marketing Department for a Marketing Operations Assistant.

About The Kennel Club

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

What the role involves

Supporting the marketing team in their daily operations, from responding to
inbound requests for collateral to assisting in campaigns centred around
acquisition, retention and creating brand exposure.
Managing and responding to marketing requests from internal stakeholders.

• Developing marketing literature where appropriate.
• Supporting in updating content on our website.
• Supporting the Senior social media Officer in the management of our channels.
• Editing marketing assets using Photoshop; and having experience in video would be desirable.
• Supporting with e-mail and copy developments on an ad-hoc basis.
• Supporting with presentations and budget tracking.
• Taking a lead role in internal communications plans and content delivery.
• Conducting market research whilst being proactive with developments and trends, which need to be monitored and share back with the team.

The ideal candidate will

• Have relevant qualifications such as Media, Design, Marketing, or Business Studies.
• Have demonstrable skills in Martech, including Google Suite and Hootsuite.
• Have experience in general marketing operations.
• Attend events and support in posting content.
• Be proactive, detail oriented, and have attention to detail.
• Assist the marketing team in the creation of assets where possible.
• Be prepared for occasional conduction of presentations.
• Curate social posts for closed member groups on request.
• Provide general support at events.
• Perform ad-hoc marketing tasks, coordinating events, tracking budget and report collation.

The ideal candidate should be collaborative and able to build rapports with an action orientation mindset and appetite to find solutions. The ideal candidate would have some experience in marketing and is looking to build on their foundation as part of an engaged and talented team. For this role, having attention to detail with exceptional organisation and project management skills will be essential.

What we can offer a Marketing Operations Assistant

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (London office and homebased)
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Fruits
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day each year, up to a maximum of 27 days.

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey,
ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our
heritage.

The Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring form send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role via email. Further information can be requested from this email address.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in
your application you will be required to relinquish your membership

Client Services Advisor
Commercial Operations Department
Aylesbury Office & Home Based
Permanent – Full Time

Can you provide a first-class level of service to our customers? If so, then we want to hear from you.

An opportunity has arisen in the Commercial Operations Department for a Client Services Advisor in our Petlog Customer Support Team.

About The Kennel Club

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150^th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include: 

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

What the role involves

You will be responsible for handling a high volume of inbound and outbound enquires within the call centre. Your role within the team will be to ensure that our customers have all the information they require and that they feel valued. 

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience of working within a call-centre environment, inbound and outbound calls.
• Ability to link and promote products.
• Experience of supporting customers using web-related services.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
• Experience with Microsoft packages and web-based systems (including web chat and CRM systems).
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and complaints.

We are looking for a Client Services Advisor who has excellent time management, organisational skills, alongside the desire to assist the department to grow.  You will need to be reliable and flexible with a can-do attitude and be respectful when dealing with internal and external customers. To excel in this role, you will have the ability to work alongside other team members and take ownership for the tasks you are given.

An interest and knowledge in the canine world would be useful but not essential as full product training will be given.

What we can offer a Client Services Advisor

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working (Office and Home Based)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruits
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day each year, up to a maximum of 27 days

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey, ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our heritage.

The application process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring form send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role via email, by Friday 8 December 2023. October 2023. Further information can be requested from this email address.

Interviews week commencing 11 December 2023.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.

Client Services Advisor
Commercial Operations Department
Aylesbury Office & Home Based
2x Permanent - Full Time

An opportunity has arisen in the Commercial Operations Department for a Client Services Advisor.

About The Kennel Club

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. We exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.
• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.
• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

What the role involves

• The accurate delivery of all online and paper-based services and products including the compilation of external emails and general correspondence relating to Registration services.
• Joint Management of dispute/breeding and welfare matters in conjunction with the Health & Breeder Services Team.
• The effective handling of all inbound and outbound calls received via Customer Services Centre and accurate capture of data.
• To promote relevant services and advise customers to make an informed decision.
• To ensure that our customers have all relevant information they require receiving the highest level of customer service.

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience of inbound and outbound calls
• Ability to link and promote products
• Experience of supporting customers using web related services
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work with Key Performance Indicators
• Experience with Microsoft packages and web – based systems (including CRM systems)
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and complaints

We are looking for a Client Services Advisor who has excellent time management and organisational skills, alongside the desire to assist the department to grow moving forward. You will need to be reliable and flexible with a can-do attitude and be respectful when dealing with internal and external customers. To excel in this role, you will have the ability to work alongside other members of the team and take ownership for the tasks you are given.

An interest and knowledge in the canine world would be useful but not essential as full product training will be given.

What we can offer as a Client Services Advisor

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (Office and Home Based)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruits
• Life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day after every full year of service up to a maximum of 27 days

It's an exciting time to join The Kennel Club as we begin the next stage in our journey, ensuring that we adapt and remain future focused, while retaining and celebrating our heritage.

The application process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our equal opportunities monitoring form send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role via email, by Wednesday 11 October 2023. Further information can be requested from this email address.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, vacancies may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.