Guide Dog Mobility Specialist: Train Dogs, Empower Lives

Guide Dogs; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Guide Dogs Academy invites applications for a Guide Dog Mobility Specialist in training. The cohort starts in March 2027 at Exeter, with a permanent full-time role after training. You’ll drive regionally to support service users and contribute to life-changing partnerships between guide dogs and people with sight loss.

The training journey lasts around three and a half years, mixing hands‑on learning, digital study and mentoring. Competitive salary progresses with competency.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and love for dogs.
• Full UK driving licence (manual) required.
• Experience supporting people, paid or voluntary, is valued.

Responsibilities

• Train dogs in all weather and everyday scenarios.
• Plan and document training progress and outcomes.
• Work closely with service users to overcome challenges.
• Travel across a large region to support mobility needs.

Skills

Dog training

Dog behaviour

Dog health

Sight loss awareness

Service user assessment

Partnership building

Driving licence

Tools

UK/EU Driving Licence

Job description

Guide Dogs Academy invites applications for a Guide Dog Mobility Specialist in training. The cohort starts in March 2027 at Exeter, with a permanent full-time role after training. You’ll drive regionally to support service users and contribute to life-changing partnerships between guide dogs and people with sight loss.

The training journey lasts around three and a half years, mixing hands‑on learning, digital study and mentoring. Competitive salary progresses with competency.