Home-Based Sighted Guide Training Lead (Regional Travel)

Guide Dogs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Real Living Wage Employer

Flex pot - flexible benefits

Annual leave purchase option

Discounts and cash-back scheme

Excellent pension scheme (employer +2%

Job summary

Guide Dogs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sighted Guide Training Officer to deliver training and awareness sessions across local organisations, Friends and Family groups, and corporate partners. You will build and manage community and corporate networks, and lead a team of volunteer trainers to ensure high-quality sessions tailored to diverse audiences.

The role requires travel within the North East region and occasional UK travel, with 35 hours per week in a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training and building community networks.
• Experience in supporting volunteers and engaging diverse groups.
• Willingness to travel across Newcastle, County Durham, Northumberland and UK as needed.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sighted Guide training to local organisations, Friends & Family groups, and partners.
• Build and manage networks with community and corporate organisations to develop partnerships.
• Lead and mentor a team of volunteer trainers to deliver sessions.
• Coordinate training referrals and ensure alignment with Guide Dogs services and objectives.
• Collaborate with Service Marketing to target outreach effectively.

Skills

Training delivery

Volunteer management

Community engagement

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Train the Trainer qualification

Level 3 Assessor Award

Job description

Guide Dogs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sighted Guide Training Officer to deliver training and awareness sessions across local organisations, Friends and Family groups, and corporate partners. You will build and manage community and corporate networks, and lead a team of volunteer trainers to ensure high-quality sessions tailored to diverse audiences.

The role requires travel within the North East region and occasional UK travel, with 35 hours per week in a home-based setting.