Employer: Autism Dogs

Job Title: Assistance Dog Trainer in South London area

Job Location: South London

Salary: £27,000

Hours: Full-time 35 hours

Job Description:

Autism Dogs Charity supports autistic and neurodivergent people and their families through our assistance dog programmes.

We provide practical, welfare-focused training and long-term aftercare, helping autistic individuals develop a bond with their partnered autism assistance dog. This bond helps to build confidence and create calmer, more manageable daily routines.

We are looking for responsible and enthusiastic trainers based close to the South London area, to work with our clients in the region, but also travel, with travel time and expenses paid, to our HQs in Lincolnshire or Cheshire.

What you will do

• You will train carefully procured dogs to support Autistic and Neurodivergent handlers.
• You will be assisting families with basic training and behavioural work.
• You will also train dogs to perform advanced tasks, this includes: training around public access on public transport, school ground, colleges and medical facilities, training around remaining undistracted by food and other stimuli, and other skills relevant to their autistic handlers.
• We will train you on teaching dogs advanced skills pertaining to autism, such as meltdown and shutdown interventions.
• We will support you with a positive working atmosphere, and we will give you all the skills and training you will need to succeed.
• You will work with amazing trainers and get to learn from them.
• You will get to work with amazing families in need of help. This includes basic and advanced skills training, helping handlers to develop confidence, and post-delivery support, which might include remedial training at the farm or visits to the family home.
• We will strongly favour candidates who are willing to undertake deliveries of our assistance dogs to the new family, using either their own car or the charity’s cars.
• You will undertake deliveries in the South of the UK, or London, with your driving time to and from delivery paid by the Charity.
• You will also have to travel to Cheshire and/or Lincoln to liaise with the trainers based in our HQ, work with our dogs and pick up dogs for delivery.
• You should be confident driving approximately 2 hours to perform deliveries and be a confident driver.
• You will record with videos and written notes your training sessions of dogs, and you will keep well-organised files on each dog and each placement program with plenty of videos of the training undertaken and the skills achieved.

What are we looking for

• Solid skills in dog training with at least 1-2 years of experience and a willingness to learn new skills and expand your knowledge with support from us.
• Willingness to work with families and support them in their assistance dog journey.
• Willingness to learn about neurodiversity and autism.
• Commitment to the values of inclusion and equal treatment of all.
• Ability to exchange dog training ideas in a constructive and open-minded manner, resolve disagreements respectfully with kindness and a spirit of compromise, the ability to make and stick to collective decisions and implement them.
• Excellent standards of animal welfare.
• Good communication skills.
• Can-do attitude, and a kind and positive style of communication with others.
• Ability to work with disabled individuals and disabled children.
• A clean criminal record (Enhanced DBS check will be required).
• Organised their dog training with the ability to keep written records of all training progress, as well as extensive videos of dog training and skills, and organised them in Google Drive and/or OneDrive.
• You will need basic computer skills, knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive, and the ability to record, store and organise videos in an efficient manner.
• You should be willing to receive training on neurodiversity, autism, and the Law—especially laws pertaining to dog ownership and public access. This includes the Equality Act 2010 (regarding access rights for assistance dogs), the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (duty of care), the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (control in public), and the Dogs Act 1871.
• In cases of complaints, you will need to support the reviewers with plentiful video evidence of a dog’s skills.
• You should be willing to attend public relations events.
• You should be willing to participate in our social media publications.
• You should have a driving licence, and be a careful, responsible driver. We encourage applicants who have their own car to apply.
• Living close to London or Reading
• Willingness to drive to our Headquarters in Lincoln and/or Cheshire.

What you will get

• An excellent, competitive salary
• A supportive working environment, a great team and colleagues that will help you succeed.
• Amazing opportunities to learn new skills, work with great trainers and develop your career.
• Support in undertaking new skills and courses, and several training opportunities.
• The chance to make a difference working with the Charity sector.
• The chance to work with amazing dogs in an environment of excellent welfare standards.
• Expenses during deliveries, travel and time spent travelling for deliveries are covered by the Charity.
• The option to join our retirement scheme.

Application Deadline: 10 March 2026

Application Details: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: caroline.preston@autismdogs.co.uk

Website Link: https://www.autismdogs.co.uk/jobs/assistance-dog-trainer-in-south-london

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Employer: Autism Dogs

Job Title: Lead Dog Trainer and Director in Lincolnshire

Job Location: Louth, Lincolnshire

Salary: £36000

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours

Job Description:

We are looking for a Director to lead our talented team of dog trainers in our new HQ in Lincolnshire.

Autism Dogs Charity supports autistic and neurodivergent people and their families through our assistance dog programmes.

We provide practical, welfare-focused training and long-term aftercare, helping autistic individuals develop a bond with their partnered autism assistance dog. This bond helps to build confidence and create calmer, more manageable daily routines.

As we grow, we’re expanding our training provision from our new headquarters in Lincolnshire and are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced dog trainer to lead, train and inspire our talented team of trainers in our new location.

Responsibilities:

–        You are an experienced trainer with significant experience training Assistance Dogs or other working dogs. You have great knowledge in the field. You enjoy working with families and helping disabled handlers improve their quality of life.

–        You will train carefully procured dogs to support Autistic and Neurodivergent handlers.

–        You will be able to train Assistance Dogs to perform basic and advanced tasks to a high level, commensurable with the standards of ADI and ADUK, and with adherence to the highest welfare standards.

–        You will be teaching our clients basic public access and basic commands, while you will also train them to perform advanced tasks.

–        This includes training around public access on public transport, trains and buses, access to school grounds and colleges, the ability to remain undistracted by food and other stimuli, and other skills relevant to the handlers.

–        You will support, train and instruct our existing trainers. You will be able to support and train them to teach dogs advanced tasks and public-access training.

–        You will be able to support and train trainers in the area of handler-training, namely, how to best transmit knowledge to our clients around handling an assistance dog.

–        You will supervise dog deliveries, making schedules and travel plans, while at the same time making sure that deliveries are done in a safe and reliable manner.

–        You will look after the welfare, wellbeing and career development of staff.

–        You will adhere strictly to Employment law, and ensure that an inclusive, safe and pleasant professional environment.

–        You will draft staff schedules, organise shifts, and decide leaves in a way that is efficient, fair and in compliance with employment law.

–        You are experienced, but you are also willing to learn new skills and receive training in new areas.

–        You are able to handle tense situations, distressed clients and conflict in the workplace. You have a calm demeanour and a positive, friendly communication style.

–        You will get to work with families in need of help. This includes basic and advanced skills training, helping handlers build confidence, and post-delivery support, which may include remedial training at the farm or visits to the family home.

–        You are willing to undertake deliveries of our assistance dogs to their new family, using either your own car or the charity’s cars.

–        You will undertake deliveries in the North of the UK, with your driving time to and from delivery paid by the Charity.

–        You should be confident driving approximately 2 hours to perform deliveries and be a confident driver.

–        You will record with videos and written notes your training sessions of dogs, and you will keep well-organised files on each dog and each placement program with plenty of videos of the training undertaken and the skills achieved.

What are we looking for

–        Excellent skills in dog training and a willingness to learn new skills and expand your knowledge with support from us.

–        Excellent knowledge in the field of dog training and the ability to transmit information to others, train and teach staff.

–        Willingness to work with families and support them in their assistance dog journey.

–        Willingness to learn about neurodiversity and autism.

–        Commitment to the values of inclusion and equal treatment of all.

–        Ability to exchange dog training ideas in a constructive and open-minded manner, resolve disagreements respectfully with kindness and a spirit of compromise, the ability to make and stick to collective decisions and implement them.

–        Excellent standards of animal welfare.

–        Good communication skills.

–        Can-do attitude, and a kind and positive style of communication with others.

–        Ability to work with disabled individuals and disabled children.

–        A clean criminal record (Enhanced DBS check will be required).

–        You are organised in their dog training with the ability to keep written records of all training progress, as well as extensive videos of dog training and skills, and organise them in Google Drive and/or OneDrive.

–        You will need basic computer skills, knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive, and the ability to record, store and organise videos in an efficient manner.

–        You should be willing to receive training on neurodiversity, autism, and the Law—especially laws pertaining to dog ownership and public access. This includes the Equality Act 2010 (regarding access rights for assistance dogs), the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (duty of care), the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (control in public), and the Dogs Act 1871.

–        In cases of complaints, you will need to support the reviewers with plentiful video evidence of a dog’s skills.

–        You should be willing to attend public relations events.

–        You should be willing to participate in our social media publications.

–        You should have a driving licence and be a careful, responsible driver. We encourage applicants who have their own car to apply.

–        Living close to or willing to drive to our Headquarters in Lincolnshire.

What you will get

–        An excellent, competitive salary

–        A supportive working environment, a great team and colleagues that will help you succeed.

–        The opportunity to lead a successful team in achieving ever higher goals.

–        The chance to make a difference working with the Charity sector

–        The chance to work with amazing dogs in an environment of excellent welfare standards.

–        Expenses during deliveries, travel and time spent travelling for deliveries are covered by the Charity.

–        The option to join our retirement scheme.

–        Access to a company car

–        Mobile work phone

–        Travel expenses reimbursed.

Application Deadline: 6 March 2026

Application Details: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: caroline.preston@autismdogs.co.uk

‍Website Link: Autism Dogs Charity

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Employer: Autism Dogs

Job Title: Assistance Dog Trainer in Reading and the London area

Job Location: Reading & London

Salary: £27,000

Hours: Full-time 35 hours

Job Description:

Autism Dogs Charity supports autistic and neurodivergent people and their families through our assistance dog programmes.

We provide practical, welfare-focused training and long-term aftercare, helping autistic individuals develop a bond with their partnered autism assistance dog. This bond helps to build confidence and create calmer, more manageable daily routines.

We are looking for responsible and enthusiastic trainers based close to the Reading & London area, to work with our clients in the region, but also travel, with travel time and expenses paid, to our HQs in Lincoln and Cheshire.

What you will do

• You will train carefully procured dogs to support Autistic and Neurodivergent handlers.
• You will be assisting families with basic training and behavioural work.
• You will also train dogs to perform advanced tasks, this includes: training around public access on public transport, school ground, colleges and medical facilities, training around remaining undistracted by food and other stimuli, and other skills relevant to their autistic handlers.
• We will train you on teaching dogs advanced skills pertaining to autism, such as meltdown and shutdown interventions.
• We will support you with a positive working atmosphere, and we will give you all the skills and training you will need to succeed.
• You will work with amazing trainers and get to learn from them.
• You will get to work with amazing families in need of help. This includes basic and advanced skills training, helping handlers to develop confidence, and post-delivery support, which might include remedial training at the farm or visits to the family home.
• We will strongly favour candidates who are willing to undertake deliveries of our assistance dogs to the new family, using either their own car or the charity’s cars.
• You will undertake deliveries in the South of the UK, or London, with your driving time to and from delivery paid by the Charity.
• You will also have to travel to Cheshire and/or Lincoln to liaise with the trainers based in our HQ, work with our dogs and pick up dogs for delivery.
• You should be confident driving approximately 2 hours to perform deliveries and be a confident driver.
• You will record with videos and written notes your training sessions of dogs, and you will keep well-organised files on each dog and each placement program with plenty of videos of the training undertaken and the skills achieved.

What are we looking for

• Solid skills in dog training with at least 1-2 years of experience and a willingness to learn new skills and expand your knowledge with support from us.
• Willingness to work with families and support them in their assistance dog journey.
• Willingness to learn about neurodiversity and autism.
• Commitment to the values of inclusion and equal treatment of all.
• Ability to exchange dog training ideas in a constructive and open-minded manner, resolve disagreements respectfully with kindness and a spirit of compromise, the ability to make and stick to collective decisions and implement them.
• Excellent standards of animal welfare.
• Good communication skills.
• Can-do attitude, and a kind and positive style of communication with others.
• Ability to work with disabled individuals and disabled children.
• A clean criminal record (Enhanced DBS check will be required).
• Organised their dog training with the ability to keep written records of all training progress, as well as extensive videos of dog training and skills, and organised them in Google Drive and/or OneDrive.
• You will need basic computer skills, knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive, and the ability to record, store and organise videos in an efficient manner.
• You should be willing to receive training on neurodiversity, autism, and the Law—especially laws pertaining to dog ownership and public access. This includes the Equality Act 2010 (regarding access rights for assistance dogs), the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (duty of care), the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (control in public), and the Dogs Act 1871.
• In cases of complaints, you will need to support the reviewers with plentiful video evidence of a dog’s skills.
• You should be willing to attend public relations events.
• You should be willing to participate in our social media publications.
• You should have a driving licence, and be a careful, responsible driver. We encourage applicants who have their own car to apply.
• Living close to London or Reading
• Willingness to drive to our Headquarters in Lincoln and/or Cheshire.

What you will get

• An excellent, competitive salary
• A supportive working environment, a great team and colleagues that will help you succeed.
• Amazing opportunities to learn new skills, work with great trainers and develop your career.
• Support in undertaking new skills and courses, and several training opportunities.
• The chance to make a difference working with the Charity sector.
• The chance to work with amazing dogs in an environment of excellent welfare standards.
• Expenses during deliveries, travel and time spent travelling for deliveries are covered by the Charity.
• The option to join our retirement scheme.

Application Deadline: 6 March 2026

Application Details: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: caroline.preston@autismdogs.co.uk

Website Link: Autism Dogs Charity

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Employer: Autism Dogs

Job Title: Assistance Dog Trainer in Lincolnshire

Job Location: Louth, Lincolnshire

Salary: £27000 pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Job Description:

Autism Dogs Charity supports autistic and neurodivergent people and their families through our assistance dog programmes.

We provide practical, welfare-focused training and long-term aftercare, helping autistic individuals develop a bond with their partnered autism assistance dog. This bond helps to build confidence and create calmer, more manageable daily routines.

We are looking for responsible and enthusiastic trainers based close to the Congleton area, Cheshire, where our training headquarters are located.

What you will do:

• You will train carefully procured dogs to support Autistic and Neurodivergent handlers.
• You will be assisting families with basic training and behavioural work.
• You will also train dogs to perform advanced tasks, this includes: training around public access on public transport, school ground, colleges and medical facilities, training around remaining undistracted by food and other stimuli, and other skills relevant to their autistic handlers.

• We will train you on teaching dogs advanced skills pertaining to autism, such as meltdown and shutdown interventions.
• We will support you with a positive working atmosphere, and we will give you all the skills and training you will need to succeed.

• You will work with amazing trainers and get to learn from them.
• You will get to work with amazing families in need of help. This includes basic and advanced skills training, helping handlers to develop confidence, and post-delivery support, which might include remedial training at the farm or visits to the family home.
• We will strongly favour candidates who are willing to undertake deliveries of our assistance dogs to the new family, using either their own car or the charity’s cars.
• You will undertake deliveries in the South of the UK, or London, with your driving time to and from delivery paid by the Charity.
• You will also have to travel to Cheshire and/or Lincoln to liaise with the trainers based in our HQ, work with our dogs and pick up dogs for delivery.
• You should be confident driving approximately 2 hours to perform deliveries and be a confident driver.
• You will record with videos and written notes your training sessions of dogs, and you will keep well-organised files on each dog and each placement program with plenty of videos of the training undertaken and the skills achieved.

What are we looking for:

• Solid skills in dog training with at least 1-2 years of experience and a willingness to learn new skills and expand your knowledge with support from us.
• Willingness to work with families and support them in their assistance dog journey.
• Willingness to learn about neurodiversity and autism.
• Commitment to the values of inclusion and equal treatment of all.
• Ability to exchange dog training ideas in a constructive and open-minded manner, resolve disagreements respectfully with kindness and a spirit of compromise, the ability to make and stick to collective decisions and implement them.
• Excellent standards of animal welfare.
• Good communication skills.
• Can-do attitude, and a kind and positive style of communication with others.
• Ability to work with disabled individuals and disabled children.
• A clean criminal record (Enhanced DBS check will be required).
• Organised their dog training with the ability to keep written records of all training progress, as well as extensive videos of dog training and skills, and organised them in Google Drive and/or OneDrive.
• You will need basic computer skills, knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive, and the ability to record, store and organise videos in an efficient manner.
• You should be willing to receive training on neurodiversity, autism, and the Law—especially laws pertaining to dog ownership and public access. This includes the Equality Act 2010 (regarding access rights for assistance dogs), the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (duty of care), the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (control in public), and the Dogs Act 1871.
• In cases of complaints, you will need to support the reviewers with plentiful video evidence of a dog’s skills.
• You should be willing to attend public relations events.
• You should be willing to participate in our social media publications.
• You should have a driving licence, and be a careful, responsible driver. We encourage applicants who have their own car to apply.
• Living close or willing to drive to our Headquarters in Louth.

What you will get:

• An excellent, competitive salary
• A supportive working environment, a great team and colleagues that will help you succeed.
• Amazing opportunities to learn new skills, work with great trainers and develop your career.
• Support in undertaking new skills and courses, and several training opportunities.
• The chance to make a difference working with the Charity sector.
• The chance to work with amazing dogs in an environment of excellent welfare standards.
• Expenses during deliveries, travel and time spent travelling for deliveries are covered by the Charity.
• The option to join our retirement scheme.

Application Deadline: 6 March 2025

Application Details: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: caroline.preston@autismdogs.co.uk

Website Link: https://www.autismdogs.co.uk/jobs/assistance-dog-trainer-in-lincolnshire

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Employer: Veterans with Dogs
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (part time 21 hours per week)
Job Location: Exeter (hybrid with regular office presence required)
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 pro-rata (equivalent to £27,000 – £33,000 for 3 days/week) + 3% pension contribution.
Hours: 21 hours / 3 days per week

Job Description:

Veterans With Dogs is a UK charity that transforms the lives of Armed Forces veterans living with mental health challenges. Through the provision of highly trained assistance dogs and trauma-informed support, we help restore purpose, independence, and dignity to those who have served.

Founded in 2012, our work addresses a vital gap for veterans living with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. Through our award-winning PALS™ (Partner Animal Life Skills) programme, we help veterans re-engage with life, with the support of a trusted companion by their side.

Following a period of governance transition and renewal, we are entering a new and exciting phase. We are strengthening leadership, systems, and strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and greater reach. As we begin this next chapter, we are seeking an experienced, values-driven CEO to lead us confidently into this next phase.

The Role
The CEO will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and cultural leadership for Veterans With Dogs. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will oversee the delivery of the charity’s mission, ensure operational excellence, develop our long-term strategy, and foster a values-led and high-performing team.

This is a hands-on, multi-dimensional leadership role, ideal for a calm, pragmatic, and inspiring individual with experience of organisational stabilisation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable growth. You will be a visible leader at our base in Exeter, while building strong relationships across the veteran, assistance dog, and wider charity sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the development and delivery of an interim plan and longer-term organisational strategy
• Translate strategic goals into clear operational priorities and plans
• Foster a compassionate, inclusive, and mission-aligned organisational culture
• Act as a credible and inspiring ambassador for Veterans With Dogs with stakeholders, funders, partners, and the public
• Guide the charity through stabilisation and values-led, sustainable growth

Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant charity law, regulation, and best practice
• Work in partnership with the Board of Trustees, supporting effective governance and reporting
• Implement and embed improvements in HR, finance, safeguarding, IT, and operational systems
• Lead on organisational risk management, ensuring policies and procedures are in place and regularly reviewed

Operations & Programme Delivery
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure safe, ethical, and effective service delivery
• Ensure safeguarding standards are upheld for both veterans and dogs
• Drive continuous improvement in programme quality, delivery, and impact measurement
• Ensure operational systems and data processes are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose

People & Culture
• Lead, support, and nurture a small, dedicated staff team and wider network of volunteers
• Promote staff wellbeing, clear communication, and professional development
• Work with trustees to assess future staffing needs and build leadership capacity

Finance & Sustainability
• Work with trustees and advisors to ensure sound financial management and reporting
• Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and development of a sustainable reserves policy
• Help diversify income streams, supporting fundraising efforts, corporate partnerships, and individual giving

Fundraising & External Relations
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and sector allies
• Collaborate with the fundraising trustee to develop new funding opportunities
• Represent the charity externally with credibility, transparency, and professionalism
• Strengthen partnerships with ADUK, ADI, Cobseo, and other key membership bodies

Person Specification
Essential
• Senior leadership experience within a charity, social enterprise, or values-led organisation
• Strong knowledge of charity governance, regulation, and trustee relationships
• Experience leading teams through organisational change or stabilisation
• Financial literacy with experience of budgeting, reporting, and planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders
• A calm, values-based, and ethical leadership approach

Desirable
• Experience in health, mental health, veterans’ services, or trauma-informed work
• Experience working with boards during periods of strategic or leadership transition
• Fundraising and/or income generation experience
• Understanding of safeguarding best practice (for people and/or animals)
• Lived experience of the military or charity sectors (not essential)

Our Commitment
Veterans With Dogs is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive, respectful, and empowering workplace. We recognise the value of lived experience and are committed to continuous learning as an organisation.

Application Deadline: Friday 13 March 2026
• First interviews (online): week commencing 16 March 2026
• Second interviews (in our Exeter office): week commencing 23 March 2026 TBC

Application Details: Apply by emailing: sally.williams@veteranswithdogs.co.uk with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability.

Download the Recruitment Pack Here

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Employer: Assistance Dogs UK

Job Title: Policy and Campaigns Manager (maternity cover)  

Job Location: Home based with extensive national travel

Salary: Salary: £33,000 per annum + 4% pension contribution

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Job Description: The Policy and Campaigns Manager leads ADUK in championing reforms that pave the way for better access for all disabled people partnered with a highly trained assistance dog. Through dynamic campaigns and impactful initiatives, this role is pivotal to how ADUK amplifies the voices of those whose lives are transformed by these life changing dogs, ensuring that their rights are protected for years to come.

See full Job Description

Application Deadline: 5pm Tuesday 10th March.

Application Details: Application form available here Please send completed application forms and your completed task to recruitment@assistancedogs.org.uk

Website Link: Full Job Description

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Employer: Assistance Dogs UK

Job Title: Training & Education Coordinator 

Job Location: Home based with extensive national travel

Salary: Salary: £30,000 per annum pro-rata (£24,000 for 28 hours) + 4% pension contribution

Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Job Description: The postholder will play a key role in strengthening knowledge, understanding, and best practice both within the sector and externally with service providers and the public, helping to remove barriers for assistance dog partnerships.

This remote role involves delivering training nationally, so travel will be required. The exact amount of travel and requirement for in-person attendance to engagements will vary depending on stakeholder demand, and organisational need, but we expect it to be frequent. Some trips may also require overnight stays. However, engagements in nearby areas can often be scheduled in close succession to make travel more efficient. Our team manage their own diaries, so unless there is a specific engagement that requires attendance on a fixed date, you will have flexibility in scheduling and travel. All travel expenses will be covered.

External: Deliver education engagements and training to stakeholders, including businesses, service providers, and the public, through ADUK’s wider education initiatives and the new Corporate Allyship Programme.

Internal: Coordinate the learning and development of ADUK member organisations, ensuring access to high-quality resources, training, and support to maintain knowledge sharing and best practice development across the sector.
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Application Deadline: 5pm Tuesday 10th March.

Application Details: Application form available here Please send completed application forms to recruitment@assistancedogs.org.uk

Website Link: Full Job Description

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Employer: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Job Title: Dog Training Instructor

Job Location: Peterborough and Stamford

Salary: £24,8882.90

Hours: F/T – 35 hours per week

Job Description:

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

About The Role
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dog Training Instructor in and around the Peterborough and Stamford area.

Working as a Dog Training instructor you will be fully responsible and accountable for overseeing the entire training lifecycle from puppyhood to the moment they qualify as a Hearing Dog. This is a highly rewarding role where you can directly impact a person’s life.

About You
We are looking for a self-motivated and positive individual with practical and theoretical experience in dog training and behaviour, with skills in teaching, mentoring and coaching people.
The ability to develop and train dogs using the skills of our volunteers is essential so we are looking for someone who finds value in working with both people and dogs and is driven by the overall goal to help train more dogs for deaf people

You will need resilience and a high degree of efficiency to be a successful Dog Training Instructor

Preferably be educated to degree level or equivalent in the relevant subject area.

Full clean UK driving licence

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

Application Deadline: 24th March 2026. Please note: We encourage you to apply early, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the applications before the end date.

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below

Website Link: https://hearingdogs.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN076

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