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Dog Warden

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/09/2026
Advert End Date:
04/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
£33,119 - £35,570 per annum
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
302402
Employment Location:
Town Hall, Darlington
Post Number:
POS000503
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
4 Oct
Further Information
**This post is restricted to internal applicants only**

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dog Warden to join our Civic Enforcement Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about animal welfare, public safety, and delivering high standards of customer service. In this role, you will play a key part in promoting responsible dog ownership, protecting animal welfare, and ensuring compliance with legislation relating to dog control across the borough.
 
As a Dog Warden, you will respond to reports of stray dogs, investigate complaints relating to dog control and dog fouling, undertake enforcement action where appropriate, and work closely with residents, partner agencies, and animal welfare organisations. You will also assist with community engagement activities and ensure accurate records and evidence are maintained to support enforcement activities.
 
The successful candidate will have experience in enforcement, animal welfare, environmental services, community safety, or a related field. You will possess excellent communication and conflict management skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in challenging situations. A strong commitment to animal welfare and customer service excellence is essential, alongside good report writing, evidence gathering, and IT skills. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
 
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
  • 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time working)
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
  • Flexi-time scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
  • Staff equality forums
  • Green Car Leasing Scheme
  • Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
  • Physiotherapy service
  • Confidential counselling service
  • Great wellbeing offer
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
  • Local and National retailer discounts
  • Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
  • Arriva Employee Travel Club 
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/
 
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
 
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
 
General Information for Applicants:
For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Scott Richardson, ASB & Civic Enforcement Operational Manager on 01325 406753.
 
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.
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You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
 
We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
 
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