Employer: Assistance Dogs UK

Job Title: Policy and Campaigns Manager

Job Location: Remote

Salary: £33,000 pa full time + Pension contribution

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Job Description:

Assistance Dogs UK is a voluntary coalition of assistance dog charities that have been accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and/or The International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF).

ADUK member organisations work to the highest international standards of assistance dog and guide dog training and welfare. ADUK celebrates and promotes the benefits that taking standards-based approaches brings to both the assistance dog, their partner/owner and the wider general public.

ADUK is a small but growing charity hoping to make a big impact for our already highly engaged members. The Charity is looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to be part of our ambitious team at a key time for the charity. 

The Policy and Campaigns Manager will develop our policy positions and further our campaigning aims to promote a standards-based approach to the training and welfare of assistance dogs, and to facilitate access for all those who rely on these highly trained dogs. Through dynamic campaigns and impactful initiatives, this new role will help ADUK amplify the voices of those whose lives are transformed by these life changing dogs, ensuring that their rights are protected for years to come.

This is a new role so we are seeking someone who will be inspired by our work and excited  about making it a success and being a key member of the ADUK team as we grow.

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Executive Director (ED), develop a compelling case for taking standards-based approaches to the training and welfare of assistance dogs.
• Gather and utilize robust evidence to increase ADUK ’s credibility and voice on key issues.
• Together with the ED identify opportunities for ADUK and its members to engage with policy and decision makers, and to promote policy change.
• Develop and deliver written and in-person reports and briefings for different audiences, including politicians, policy officials, and other decision-makers.
• Collaborate with the ED and Learning and Education Coordinator to develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor legislation and policy developments relevant to assistance dogs and dog welfare and communicate these as appropriate to members.
• Support the ED with the preparation of policy statements, briefing papers, press requests and responses to public consultations and inquiries.
• Support the Executive Director in advising on key areas of policy
• Represent ADUK and its views at events and meetings with external partners where appropriate.
• Take responsibility for projects, with the support of the Executive Director where appropriate, including joint work with partner organisations.
• Organise meetings, policy roundtables, expert workshops, policy training and other events.
• Promote ADUK’s policy positions and aims through the efficient and creative use of its resources and communication channels.

Find out more information here or download the full job description and person specification.

Application Details: Please ensure you have completed the task included in the full job description and send this through with your completed application form to info@assistancedogs.org.uk

Download the Application Form

Application Deadline: Midnight on the 20th May 2024. 

Interviews will take place over the 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th June 2024 either online or in central London.

Website Link: https://www.assistancedogs.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns-manager/