Animal Care/Working Dog Specialist Coach

Medirest Signature; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Animal Care/Working Dog Specialist Coach to join their apprenticeship team at the Defence Animal Training Regiment. This on-site role involves delivering training and assessment, mentoring apprentices working with detection and protection dogs, and preparing them for successful careers in a specialized field. If you're passionate about dog training and education, apply today!

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience with protection and detection dogs in relevant environments.
• Proven experience in delivering apprenticeship training and managing learner progression.
• Confident in using digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training in animal care and dog handling.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and assessment to apprentices.
• Prepare apprentices for their End Point Assessment.

Skills

Hands-on experience with protection and detection dogs

Strong communication skills

Coaching skills

Education

Assessor and/or teaching qualification

Tools

e-learning platforms

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Animal Detection Training

Are you passionate about working with detection and protection dogs? Do you have the skills to mentor the next generation of specialist handlers in a professional, structured, and impactful learning environment?

At Pearson TQ, we're looking for an experienced and qualified Animal Care/Working Dog Specialist Coach to join our apprenticeship delivery team. Based on-site at the Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR), Melton Mowbray , you'll deliver apprenticeship training and assessment to learners working with detection and protection dogs - supporting their journey from day one through to completion.

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality, engaging apprenticeship training in animal care, detection, and dog handling (primarily face-to-face on-site).
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and assessment to apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Observe and assess learners in the workplace, ensuring evidence aligns with apprenticeship standards and awarding body criteria.
• Use digital tools and platforms to support learning, maintain accurate records, and manage apprentice progress effectively.
• Collaborate with line managers, training teams, and stakeholders to ensure each learner is supported to succeed.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment (EPA), ensuring they're confident, compliant, and ready for the next stage of their careers.

Location Specifics

• This is an on-site role based at DATR Camp, Melton Mowbray (GB) .
• There will be occasional travel to nearby delivery or assessment sites as required (travel expenses reimbursed).

What We're Looking For

• Significant hands-on experience with protection and detection dogs, ideally in military, security, or specialist civilian environments.
• Assessor and/or teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Proven experience delivering apprenticeship training and managing learner progression.
• Confident in using e-learning platforms and technology to engage learners.
• Strong communication, observation, and coaching skills.
• A flexible, learner-first mindset and a proactive approach to mentoring.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to transport for travel when required.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Ofsted, ESFA funding rules, or regulated qualifications frameworks.
• Experience with Ofsted inspections or internal/external quality assurance.
• NASDU or other specialist animal care/handling qualifications.

Why Join Us?

At Pearson TQ, part of Pearson - the world's learning company - we are committed to delivering high-impact, career-focused learning that changes lives. You'll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, with access to CPD, robust support, and opportunities to grow your career.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to inspire, lead, and guide learners in a unique and specialised field - apply today and be part of something meaningful.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: School Service Delivery

Job Family: LEARNING\&\CONTENT\_DELIVERY

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 20541

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