Rehoming Coordinator
Ballymena · On-site
About this role
Rehoming Coordinator
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Ballymena
Compensation: £26,500 per year, plus benefits
Description
Looking to make a real difference to the lives of dogs and people?
As a Rehoming Coordinator at Dogs Trust, you'll play a key role in finding loving homes for our dogs, supporting adopters and helping reduce the time dogs spend in our care.
As a Rehoming Coordinator at Dogs Trust, you'll play a key role in finding loving homes for our dogs, supporting adopters and helping reduce the time dogs spend in our care.
What does this role do?
As a Rehoming Coordinator, you will:
- Champion the rehoming journey by providing excellent customer service, matching dogs to adopters, and arranging safe introductions, including occasional home visits.
- Maintain oversight of dog status across kennels, Foster and Home Stay, responding to enquiries and proactively seeking rehoming opportunities.
- Promote dogs ready for adoption by creating engaging online profiles and images, working closely with the Media Coordinator.
- Support the rehoming of long-term and complex dogs by liaising with the Behaviour and Welfare teams to communicate specific needs.
- Welcome and assist visitors during public opening hours, complete adoption paperwork, and contribute to kennel care as part of the wider team.
Could this be you?
With an experience of working in a rehoming centre environment you will have great customer service and communication skills. Knowledgeable about dogs and their welfare, you will have good organisational and time management skills.
2 week rota, alternate weekends, some late shifts. 8am-4.30pm or 10.30am to 7pm
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 14th September 2026 at Ballymena Rehoming Centre.
2 week rota, alternate weekends, some late shifts. 8am-4.30pm or 10.30am to 7pm
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 14th September 2026 at Ballymena Rehoming Centre.
Company at a glance
We're the UK's largest dog welfare charity 🐾
#ADogIsForLife, not just for Christmas® 🎄
Founded1891
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Location
Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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