Guide Dog Academy Trainer: Transform Lives Daily

Guide Dogs; England; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Guide Dogs Academy in Redbridge is recruiting Academy Guide Dog Trainers (AGDT) to start February 2026. This permanent, full-time role begins at Redbridge and, after training, will base you at Rebridge.

You’ll train dogs to build independence for people with sight loss and prepare dogs for matching with future owners. The journey lasts around two years, blending hands-on practice with digital learning, supported by coaches and specialists.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and working with dogs.
• Resilient, adaptable, and active; capable of handling an active role (up to 20,000 steps daily).
• Problem-solvers with empathy and patience.
• Experience supporting people (paid or voluntary).
• Understanding of positive training techniques.
• UK/EU Driving Licence with manual car driving ability.

Responsibilities

• Train dogs to develop essential skills for partnership with visually impaired people.
• Collaborate with Dog Wellbeing teams and Puppy Development Advisors.
• Plan, report, and work with volunteer fosterers during training.
• Be proactive in learning and development of your coaching and teaching methods.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Driving licence

People support

Positive training

Resilience

Job description

Guide Dogs Academy in Redbridge is recruiting Academy Guide Dog Trainers (AGDT) to start February 2026. This permanent, full-time role begins at Redbridge and, after training, will base you at Rebridge.

You’ll train dogs to build independence for people with sight loss and prepare dogs for matching with future owners. The journey lasts around two years, blending hands-on practice with digital learning, supported by coaches and specialists.