Careers

Join the Penhazy team - please email penhazy@icloud.com to apply for a role. 

Office Manager (Part-Time – 3 Mornings per Week)

Location: Penhazy Dog Kennels, www.penhazy.com

The Kangaroo, Staughton Road, Little Staughton Bedfordshire, MK44 2SX

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Office Manager to support the smooth running of our busy and friendly dog kennels. This is a part-time role for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys varied admin work, and can bring calm and clarity to our day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer bookings for kennels and grooming – by email, WhatsApp and phone
• Respond to customer messages promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate training records and staff documentation
• Process invoices for customers with accounts and provide admin support for payment tracking
• Prepare the initial payroll draft for accountants each month
• Keep on top of licensing renewals and compliance-related admin
• Support general HR tasks and day-to-day office administration
• Assist with any other ad hoc admin duties to keep the business running smoothly

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable with basic bookkeeping, spreadsheets, and email
• Experience in a small business, kennel, or pet services environment is a plus
• Friendly, reliable and able to work independently
• Discreet and professional with sensitive information

Kennel Assistant (Full-Time – 4–5 Days per Week)

Location: Penhazy Dog Kennels, www.penhazy.com

The Kangaroo, Staughton Road, Little Staughton Bedfordshire, MK44 2SX

We’re looking for a Kennel Manager to join our team as second-in-command and help lead the day-to-day running of our dog boarding and grooming business. This role is perfect for someone who is hands-on, reliable, and loves both dogs and people.

You’ll work closely with the owner and step up when they’re off-site, ensuring high standards of care, customer service, and team support are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the owner in the daily management of the kennels
• Take responsibility when the owner is off-site – leading the team and maintaining high standards
• Be the point of contact for staff and customers during shifts
• Handle bookings and queries in person or over the phone
• Supervise feeding, cleaning, exercise routines and welfare of dogs in care
• Welcome visits from inspectors or customers confidently and calmly
• Encourage a positive, team-based work environment
• Pitch in as needed – this is a small team and flexibility is key

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in kennels or with animals professionally
• Previous experience supervising a team is ideal
• Calm under pressure and confident handling customers
• Approachable and a natural team player
• Organised, dependable, and able to follow routines and regulations
• Willing to learn and grow with the business
• Minimum Level 3 Animal Management qualification