Please ensure you have completed the task included in the full job description and send this through with your completed application form to recruitment@assistancedogs.org.uk
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 is a small but growing charity hoping to make a big impact for our already highly engaged members. If you enjoy working with a good degree of autonomy within a supportive team, shaping your own day, and adapting to changing priorities, ADUK could be a great fit for you.
Whist this is maternity cover, we want someone who will relish the opportunity to continue to grow this role into something truly impactful, supporting our work and strengthening the sector at this pivotal time for our charity.
Policy and Campaigns Manager (maternity cover)
Key Purpose of Role: The Policy and Campaigns Manager leads ADUK in championing reforms that pave the way for access for all disabled people who are partnered with a highly trained assistance dog. Through dynamic campaigns and impactful initiatives, this role helps 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.
Role Title: Policy and Campaigns Manager
Contact Type: Maternity Cover for 1 year
Salary: £33,000 pa full time + Pension contribution
Holiday: 27 days pa + bank holidays
Location: Home-based with national travel (expenses covered)
Start Date: Mid April 2026*
*Fixed-term maternity cover contract. The contract will end on the return of the postholder from maternity leave (expected to be approximately 12 months), with appropriate notice. We are hoping to offer up to a months worth of a handover period with the current Policy and Campaign Manager so technically this job would be available for up to 13 months.
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We welcome applications from outside the assistance dog sector, and prior in-depth knowledge is not essential. However, as this is a year-long fixed-term role, some existing understanding of the sector may help the successful candidate settle into the role more quickly.
What we can offer
ADUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative culture among its staff, volunteers, and networks. The Charity encourages a healthy work-life balance, recognising that trust and respect form a solid foundation for maintaining a self-managing team dedicated to achieving the charity’s objectives.
We can also offer:
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To apply
Please ensure you have completed the task included in the full job description and send this through with your completed application form to recruitment@assistancedogs.org.uk
When you apply, please complete this anonymised Equality and Diversity Monitoring form to help us understand how effectively we are reaching a diverse range of applicants.
Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 10th March
Interviews will take place on Monday 23rd March, central Birmingham
Please note, we are a very small team and cannot acknowledge receipt of applications. However each application will be reviewed and we will respond to every applicant by email once the recruitment period has lapsed.
Assistance Dogs UK is a registered charity – number 1119538
ADUK does not claim to represent all assistance dog charities or owners.
Not all assistance dogs in the UK will have been trained by an ADUK member.