Employer: Dogs for Good

Job Title: Instructor – Northern England

Job Location: A specific region in the North of England will be confirmed with the successful applicant depending on their location, but the role will include frequent travel across the North of England and to our head office in Banbury.

Salary: Up to £23,900 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week

Job Description:

A specific region in the North of England will be confirmed with the successful applicant depending on their location, but the role will include frequent travel across the North of England and to our head office in Banbury.

You’ll be required to occasionally work outside of core hours to meet the needs of our clients and their dogs. A vehicle will be provided for work use, as well as a uniform and equipment.

Full training and continuous personal development (CPD) is provided and available.

About The Role

This role is an opportunity for you to fulfil your dream of teaching, working with and maintaining the wellbeing of a wide range of dogs, specifically supporting those that become life changing assistance dogs.

As an Instructor, your role focuses on building the relationship between a client and their dog to help realise the client’s independence and life aspirations without compromising the needs of the dog. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds who have a variety of needs, personalities and personal experiences, and to help unlock their potential through our available services, which often leads to one of our assistance dogs.

Job Responsibilities
As an instructor, you will:
• Guide and support application enquiries to match a person’s needs and aspirations to the services available across the charity.
• Assess clients in their homes to understand their physical needs and suitability for an Assistance Dog.
• Participate in the matching process of client to dog.
• Deliver a specialist client-focused service to existing and new partnerships, providing teaching and coaching to help our clients realise their full potential with a dog.
• Participate in continued teaching and evaluation of our dogs throughout their life by providing ongoing support and guidance to our clients.

Skills & Experience
Essential:
• You are able to demonstrate credible experience and / or qualifications working with physically disabled adults and children.
• You have proven experience in understanding and resolving dog behaviour and be able to coach others to achieve solutions and goals.
• You are well organised and disciplined in your approach to achieving goals and planning your own diary.
• You are able to work with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You have the skills to develop relationships with colleagues, clients and supporters of the Charity.

Other Requirements
• You must be over 18 years of age.
• Accompanying dogs in the charity’s vehicles is essential and a frequent aspect of the role, so a full driving licence is preferred but, where applicable, we will work with the chosen candidate to find alternative solutions in those instances where reasonable adjustments are required.
• As you will be working with vulnerable people, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.
• You are expected to have a good understanding of safeguarding issues and how they should be applied to the work of the charity and its partner organisations

Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays with additional for length of service
• Additional days off at Christmas
• Your birthday off (and if you don’t celebrate or observe birthdays, you can still take a day off to do something meaningful to you).
• Generous employer pension contribution of up to 10%
• Group income protection plan
• Group personal accident insurance
• A supportive culture underpinned by The Promise:
o Seek to understand
o Respect all needs
o Make positive connections

Application Deadline: Noon Monday 17 February 2025

Application Details: Please visit the website link below where full application instructions can be found, along with more information regarding the role and the Instructor job description.

Website Link: Instructor – Northern England – Dogs for Good

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Employer: Guide Dogs

Job Title: Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Location: South West

Salary: Starting from £23,113 gross per annum

Hours: 35 hour per week

Job Description:

As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff, to the services delivered by the Southampton Team while successfully completing all elements of the two-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). The team covers a large geographical area, therefore a considerable amount of driving will be expected; this includes Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. We would ideally like the role holder to live within a commutable distance of Dorset.

The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU). Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

BCU Course key dates:
Application deadline (if successful, applications must be made to BCU by this date): May 2025, date TBC
Assessment dates: TBC
Course dates: Starting in September 2025, 2-year course.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check,  job offers are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check. Sponsorship cannot be provided for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Please contact susie.baker@guidedogs.org.uk should you have any queries on the role.

The starting salary for this role once qualified is is £34,805.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Candidate profile

We will be hosting a question and answer call to talk about the role on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 6pm, we welcome you to join us via the following link Vision Rehabilitation Specialist apprenticeship with Guide Dogs.

Successful applicants will study the Rehabilitation worker Visual Impairment apprenticeship course at Birmingham city University. This course involves achieving a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work and completing an Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. Learning is a combination of block learning weeks and application of skills to the workplace. The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2025 start date, and offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) – Higher Apprenticeship – FdSc – 2025/26 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)

Note – Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Application Deadline: 2 February 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or TATeam@guidedogs.org.uk

Website Link: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association – Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

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Employer: Guide Dogs

Job Title: Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Location: Midlands & East Region

Salary: Starting from £23,113 gross per annum

Hours: 35 hour per week

Job Description:

As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). This role will require travel across the region based within either the Birmingham or Coventry team. This role will involve 3 to 4 travel days per week and 1 study day.

The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU). Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

BCU Course key dates:
Application deadline (if successful, applications must be made to BCU by this date): May 2025, date TBC
Assessment dates: TBC
Course dates: Starting in September 2025, 2-year course.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check,  job offers are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check. Sponsorship cannot be provided for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Please contact susie.baker@guidedogs.org.uk should you have any queries on the role.

The starting salary for this role once qualified is is £34,805.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Candidate profile

We will be hosting a question and answer call to talk about the role on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 6pm, we welcome you to join us via the following link Vision Rehabilitation Specialist apprenticeship with Guide Dogs.

Successful applicants will study the Rehabilitation worker Visual Impairment apprenticeship course at Birmingham city University. This course involves achieving a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work and completing an Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. Learning is a combination of block learning weeks and application of skills to the workplace. The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2025 start date, and offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) – Higher Apprenticeship – FdSc – 2025/26 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)

Note – Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Application Deadline: 2 February 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or TATeam@guidedogs.org.uk

Website Link: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association – Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

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Employer: Guide Dogs

Job Title: Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: Starting from £23,113 gross per annum

Hours: 35 hour per week

Job Description:

As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff, to the services delivered by the Yorkshire team whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). This role will require travel predominantly across Calderdale & Kirklees but travel to other parts of Yorkshire & the North East will be required on occasion.

The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU). Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

BCU Course key dates:
Application deadline (if successful, applications must be made to BCU by this date): May 2025, date TBC
Assessment dates: TBC
Course dates: Starting in September 2025, 2-year course.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check,  job offers are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check. Sponsorship cannot be provided for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Please contact susie.baker@guidedogs.org.uk should you have any queries on the role.

The starting salary for this role once qualified is is £34,805.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Candidate profile

We will be hosting a question and answer call to talk about the role on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 6pm, we welcome you to join us via the following link Vision Rehabilitation Specialist apprenticeship with Guide Dogs.

Successful applicants will study the Rehabilitation worker Visual Impairment apprenticeship course at Birmingham city University. This course involves achieving a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work and completing an Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. Learning is a combination of block learning weeks and application of skills to the workplace. The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2025 start date, and offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) – Higher Apprenticeship – FdSc – 2025/26 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)

Note – Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Application Deadline: 2 February 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or TATeam@guidedogs.org.uk

Website Link: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association – Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist – West Yorkshire

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Employer: Guide Dogs

Job Title: Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Location: South East

Salary: Starting from £23,113 gross per annum

Hours: 35 hour per week

Job Description:

As a Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff, to the services delivered by the Redbridge or Welwyn team whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). This role will require travel across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & North London.

The content of the training will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.

On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist. Off the job training will be covered by the Training Providers course, delivered by Birmingham City University (BCU). Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

BCU Course key dates:
Application deadline (if successful, applications must be made to BCU by this date): May 2025, date TBC
Assessment dates: TBC
Course dates: Starting in September 2025, 2-year course.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check,  job offers are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check. Sponsorship cannot be provided for the role.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Please contact susie.baker@guidedogs.org.uk should you have any queries on the role.

The starting salary for this role once qualified is is £34,805.

Diversity
Guide Dogs welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Candidate profile

We will be hosting a question and answer call to talk about the role on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 6pm, we welcome you to join us via the following link Vision Rehabilitation Specialist apprenticeship with Guide Dogs.

Successful applicants will study the Rehabilitation worker Visual Impairment apprenticeship course at Birmingham city University. This course involves achieving a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work and completing an Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. Learning is a combination of block learning weeks and application of skills to the workplace. The applications need to be submitted after a job offer has been made and accepted. Places on the University course are limited for the September 2025 start date, and offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. Positions are not held back for Guide Dogs employees.

Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) – Higher Apprenticeship – FdSc – 2025/26 Entry | Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk)

Note – Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship and University course.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

Application Deadline: 2 February 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or TATeam@guidedogs.org.uk

Website Link: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association – Trainee Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

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Employer: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Job Title: Canine Healthcare Administrator

Job Location: Hybrid – Saunderton, Bucks or Bielby, York

Salary: £25,500

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week – 6 month fixed term contract

Job Description:

About Us
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
The Canine Healthcare Administrator is responsible for working with Veterinary Practices across the country to ensure the charities working dogs’ health records are comprehensive and up to date. This will include working with Partnership Instructors, Partnership Healthcare Liaison and Operations Healthcare Liaison.

The Canine Healthcare Administrator position is a 6-month fixed term contract, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Part time hours may be considered. We have two positions available in this role, that can be based at either our Head office in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire or our Northern Centre in Bielby, York.

About You

• Ability to work alone but also to communicate successfully and support a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrate ability to work with members of the public, this will need the candidate to be:
• Flexible
• Personable, diplomatic and supportive
• Enjoy problem solving
• Able to be assertive in a pleasant and timely manner.
• Able to always remain calm and professional
• Good time management, able to manage own diary.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

Application Details: Please apply via the website link below

Website Link: Great vacancy Canine Healthcare Administrator hiring now

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Employer: Medical Detection Dogs

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Job Location: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)

Salary: £48K – 52K

Hours: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Job Description:

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational involvement. The role requires a proactive leader who can inspire a high-performing fundraising team while actively engaging in day-to-day fundraising activities.

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of MDD’s income generation strategies across multiple streams. This includes rolling up your sleeves to participate in operational fundraising activities, engaging with supporters directly, and ensuring that established initiatives and campaigns are optimised and expanded.

Your ability to work collaboratively across the charity, combined with a strong focus on achieving results, will ensure that MDD continues to generate the income required to fund its vital work throughout the UK.

Strategic leadership and SLT contribution

• Provide strategic direction for all fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with MDD’s overall mission and objectives.
• Contribute to SLT discussions and charity-wide strategic initiatives, offering operational insights and aligning fundraising efforts with broader organisational goals.
• Represent the fundraising function at Board meetings, providing updates on performance, opportunities, and risks.

Operational hands-on involvement

• Actively participate in delivering key activities, such as “Name a Puppy,” and ensure their growth and success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with supporters, attending community events, presenting to groups, and engaging with donors to build loyalty and long-term support.
• Work with both the fundraising team and with colleagues across MDDm to create engaging campaigns and donor propositions that drive income.
• Be a visible, approachable leader who works alongside the team in operational activities, fostering a “lead by example” ethos.

 Income stream development

• Drive the growth of established income streams, including individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships,philanthropic giving (trusts and major donors) and legacy giving.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to diversify income streams, using data and insights to inform decisions, with clear KPIs to monitor progress
• Work closely with the head of communications to ensure campaigns like “Name a Puppy” have compelling narratives and effective promotional materials.

Team leadership and development

• Provide hands-on leadership to the fundraising team, ensuring they are motivated, trained, and supported to deliver high-quality results.
• Encourage a collaborative, solution-focused culture within the team, where innovation and resilience are fostered.
• Set clear goals for team members and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with charity objectives.

Financial oversight and performance monitoring

• Lead on the creation and delivery of annual fundraising income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are realistic yet ambitious.
• Monitor performance across all fundraising activities, preparing regular reports and forecasts in collaboration with the head of finance.
• Address income shortfalls promptly by identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Other Duties

• Represent MDD at key events and meetings, both in person and virtually, to build and maintain relationships with key supporters.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation, including GDPR, and adhere to the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Actively contribute to cross-departmental projects and initiatives to further MDD’s mission.
• Embrace and demonstrate MDD’s values at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A track record of establishing, leading, growing a broad range of income streams and delivering successful fundraising strategies which achieve significant uplift in income generation for an organisation
• Proven success in participating in operational fundraising activities
• Experience of working at a senior level of an organisation and managing relationships with key stakeholders, such as at CEO and Board level
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and financial reporting of income generation.
• Experience of developing robust stewardship plans to build long term relationships with key funders and supporters.
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and inspiring a team, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing team
• Demonstrable experience in managing and growing a range of income streams, including donor engagement campaigns, including via digital
• Experience of managing and developing a small team to deliver both strategic and operational goals.

Desirable:

• Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, operational approach to fundraising delivery.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ positive ethos which works across an organisation to achieve results
• Understanding of GDPR legislation and Fundraising Regulator’s requirements
• Good working knowledge of CRM systems and a solid understanding of the role of data within a fundraising environment

Desirable

• Experience of Harlequin CRM

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Other Requirements

• A full current driving license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cash Plan
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• Free On-site parking

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Application Details: Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

Website Link: Work for us – Medical Detection Dogs

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Employer: Medical Detection Dogs

Job Title: Community and Events Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid)

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per year

Hours: Full-time (would consider 30 hours) with some evening and weekend work as required temporary contract (up to 12 months)

Job Description:

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

Temporary contract (up to 12 months)

To develop and manage a calendar of both MDD owned and community led events in order to maximise income and raise awareness of the charity. To support MDD volunteers in delivering their fundraising activities by ensuring best practice at all times and working closely with the Volunteer Manager to provide guidance and training to ensure compliance. To develop an effective programme of support for individuals taking part in third party challenge events in aid of MDD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to grow community fundraising at MDD.

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Overall Responsibilities

• To deliver a range of community activities and events, maximising engagement of supporters and achieving income targets. Develop appropriate processes, procedures and guidelines to ensure that community fundraisers receive a consistently high level of support.
• Plan, support and deliver events and activities organised directly by MDD and promote the charity at external events.
• Work with Head of Fundraising on developing income and expenditure plans, with responsibility for monitoring and reporting regularly on individual event budgets and income targets.

Community

• Engage with local communities, groups and societies, building new relationships and strengthening existing ones, to raise awareness of MDD with the objective of increasing income in line with targets
• Provide support, advice and encouragement to groups and individuals wishing to raise funds in aid of MDD
• Regularly review quality and success rates of MDD merchandise, helping to maximise sales through community events and ensuing that promotional material is distributed to volunteers and accounted for.

Events

• Lead and develop the calendar of events, taking responsibility for the delivery and provide onsite management on the day
• Manage any volunteers required to support the safe delivery of all events
• Work alongside the Marketing and Communications Team to develop and implement plans to promote all events

Challenge Events

• Develop and produce supporter materials and provide excellent one to one support for all event participants (individuals and teams participating in third party and / or hosted challenge activities). Working closely with the Corporate Fundraising Manager to engage with teams of corporate participants.

General Administration

•  Act as first point of contact for Fundraising Team, offering exceptional customer service to supporters.
• Update the Harlequin CRM database as required to ensure all information on our supporters and their activities on our behalf is as accurate and up to date as possible.
• Take responsibility for health and safety, events insurance, liability, safeguarding and data protection for all events, including managing risk and maintaining event data in line with legislation and data governance.

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity.

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of fundraising, preferably within a community or events team
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering events
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• An ability to work unsupervised and within a team to demonstrate a high level of innovation
• Confident and self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at different levels.
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire people who want to raise funds for the charity
• A good level of competency is required in MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

DESIRABLE

• Prior experience of using CRM systems
• An understanding of the legal obligations of Charity Law and regulation
• Experience of public speaking and presenting to a diverse range of audiences

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A full current driving license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

BENEFITS

• Sick Pay
• Health Cover
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance
• Free On-site parking

Application Deadline: 6 February 2025

Application Details: Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

Website Link: Work for us – Medical Detection Dogs

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Employer: Canine Partners

Job Title: Digital Marketing Officer

Job Location: Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (hybrid), or remotely from home

Salary: £23,655 – £28,090 (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Description:

If you are a talented digital marketing professional looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector, this could be the role for you!

Canine Partners’ mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing. 

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our dedicated Marketing Communications team. 

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where you role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day. 

What you will do: 

You will be responsible for optimising our social media channels, website, and paid digital marketing, to help the charity achieve its goals to increase awareness, engagement, and income. You will help to build, implement and manage the charity’s digital marketing strategies and work collaboratively across all areas of the the charity (internal and external). This is a great opportunity to work creatively in an environment where every day is different.

It is an exciting time to join us, as the charity marks its 35th anniversary this year and we will be doing lots to celebrate! Including embarking on ambitious projects such as a website rebuild and strengthening our VIP supporter scheme, which you will play a key part in supporting. 

What we are looking for: 

• Experience managing and moderating social media channels. 
• Experience of planning, running, and reporting on paid for advertising on Meta. 
• Experience of website marketing including SEO principles and GoogleAds. 
• Website CMS management experience. 
• Digital copywriting experience for a range of social media channels and for websites. 
• Experience of reporting tools such as GA4, Meta Business Manager, or Hootsuite. 
• Knowledge and experience of analysing the results of marketing activities, identifying key insights and reporting. 
• Knowledge of creative software including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop), video editing software (Adobe) and Canva. 

Ideally, you will have experience of working as part of team on a website rebuilding project. You will be a proactive and self-motivated professional with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage tasks. 

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries. 

We can offer you: 

• 33 days annual leave allowance (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay 
• Life assurance 
• Wellbeing portal 
• Employee assistance programme 
• Free on-site parking (for site based or visiting roles) 
• Dog friendly offices (for site based roles) 
• Flexible working hours 
• Claimable business/travel expenses 

This role can be delivered from our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (hybrid), or remotely from home with occasional travel. Travel for this role is ad hoc, based on the needs of the charity and typically to facilitate content creation e.g., photoshoots, videos with beneficiaries, volunteers etc. any travel required is distributed amongst the team in relation to location and capacity (claimable expenses for business travel as required).  We will provide a laptop, additional screen, and iPhone for use in the role. Other relevant equipment will be made available as required. 

Application Deadline: 29th January 2025

First interviews are scheduled to take place online (via MS Teams) on 06 February 2025. 
Second interviews are scheduled to take place at our National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire on 13 February 2025.  
*Subject to changes

Application Details: If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online via the website link below with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role. 

Website Link: Digital Marketing Officer – Job page – Careers with Canine Partners

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Employer: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Job Title: Systems Specialist

Job Location: Saunderton, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £33,977 – £42,938

Hours: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented and analytical HRIS Specialist who will be responsible for optimising the Human Resources Information System (Sage People) within our organisation. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the smooth daily operation of the HRIS, preparing reports and providing technical support to the People Team and other stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of HRIS systems (in particular Sage), data management and retention, alongside analytical skills to support HR functions and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

About The Role

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the HRIS, including system configuration, data integrity, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain HRIS processes, procedures, and user-friendly documentation to ensure efficient and consistent system usage that is compliant with data protection laws.
• Collaborate with the People Team to understand system requirements and develop solutions, workflows, reports and improvements as required to meet needs.
• Provide technical support and training to users, ensuring they can effectively navigate and utilise the HRIS.
• Coordinate with the IT department or external vendors for system upgrades, patches, and integrations.
• Serve as a point of contact for HRIS-related inquiries and provide timely resolution or escalate issues as necessary.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by your manager.

About You

• Project management
• Previous experience implementing a HRIS system (Sage)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in managing HRIS data and configurations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in using HRIS platforms or similar systems.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling HR data

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

Application Details: Please apply through the website link below.

Website Link: Great vacancy Systems Specialist hiring now

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Employer: Guide Dogs

Job Title: Employee Access Assistant/ Driver

Job Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £22,363 per annum + benefits

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description:

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Employee Access Assistant/ driver that has a full, clean driving licence and administrative skills.

Working as an Employee Access Assistant you will be driving and supporting a visually impaired Vision Rehabilitation Specialist on a day-to-day basis, enabling them to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

As the Employee Access Assistant, you will form a close and trusting working relationship with the supported person, and having a person-centred approach, good communication skills and flexibility and understanding are extremely important.

Find out more about the role of an Employee Access Assistant via the following link

As a successful candidate, you will have an exciting opportunity to work in a growing and fulfilling environment where your efforts will be greatly appreciated by Guide Dogs and the thousands of people they help.

For this role you’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work outside of core hours with occasional overnight stays is required for this role.

Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate profile

Candidate requirements
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• A full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Ability to drive the person supported in order that they may fulfil the requirements of travel in their role in and around East Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight.
• An understanding of Visual Impairment and the impact on day-to-day activities.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential as the role will require a close working relationship with the person being supported.
• Flexibility to work regularly outside of Guide Dogs core hours to enable travel to and support during client visits.
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages and a willingness to learning new systems.
• Evidence of dealing with confidential issues sensitively and with total integrity.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

For an informal conversation please contact Chris Crouch on chris.crouch@guidedogs.org.uk or 07795611441

Application Deadline: 19th January 2025

Application Details: If you have any accessibility issues, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0118 3540345 or recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed via the website link below.

Website Link: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association – Employee Access Assistant/ Driver – Portsmouth

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