Welfare Officer – Midlands & North East - Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI)
Location: Limerick (travel across Midlands & North East, company vehicle provided)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is seeking a Welfare Officer to conduct inspections, ensure compliance with welfare regulations, and support rehoming initiatives across Midlands & North East.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out welfare inspections at kennels and premises.
- Respond to welfare concerns and educate owners/trainers on best practices.
- Supporting rehoming initiatives and collaborating with welfare organisations.
- Investigate welfare complaints and assist in compliance monitoring.
- Collect samples for prohibited substance testing.
- Maintain accurate reports and attend hearings if required.
- Knowledge of Greyhound & Animal Welfare Legislation.
- Experience in animal welfare/care (preferably greyhounds).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Third-level qualification an advantage
- IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
- Full clean driving licence
What You Need:
- Knowledge of Greyhound & Animal Welfare Legislation.
- Experience in animal welfare/care (preferably greyhounds).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Third-level qualification an advantage
- IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
- Full clean driving licence
Join us and help drive the highest welfare standards in the greyhound industry.