Regional Life-Saving Dog Training & Partnership Instructor

Ad Warrior Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Detection Dogs is seeking a Training and Partnership Instructor for the North East region. The role combines dog training, client instruction and partnership delivery with regular travel and overnight stays as required.

The successful candidate will oversee puppy development, deliver advanced training, assess dogs and applicants, and support matching, placement and accreditation while maintaining high-quality partnerships and adhering to ADUK/ADI standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in assistance dog training and partnership delivery.
• Strong dog handling and behaviour knowledge.
• Experience delivering one-to-one instruction, coaching or teaching.
• Experience working with external providers or contractors.
• Understanding of ADUK standards and best practice.
• IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to pass a DBS check.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends with dogs residing in the home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee early-stage puppy development with External Contractors, monitoring progress up to ~16 months.
• Deliver advanced training including obedience, public access, scent detection and client-specific tasks.
• Assess dogs and applicants and identify or escalate concerns.
• Support matching, home stays, placements and accreditation.
• Deliver client instruction and ongoing partnership support, including annual reviews.
• Monitor alert accuracy and partnership performance; provide remedial training when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and reports within the Harlequin CRM system.
• Ensure training and partnership activities meet ADUK and ADI standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and volunteers and act as a professional ambassador for Medical Detection Dogs.
• Travel regularly to meet dog, client and service needs.

Skills

Assistance dog training

One-to-one instruction

Dog handling

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM systems

Job description

Medical Detection Dogs is seeking a Training and Partnership Instructor for the North East region. The role combines dog training, client instruction and partnership delivery with regular travel and overnight stays as required.

The successful candidate will oversee puppy development, deliver advanced training, assess dogs and applicants, and support matching, placement and accreditation while maintaining high-quality partnerships and adhering to ADUK/ADI standards.