Training and Partnership Instructor

Training and Partnership Instructor (North East region) Location: Ideally located in North East England (for example Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire) with travel up to 2.5 hours from your home.Salary: £24,784.50 - £32,500 per annumVacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (Flexible working including evenings, weekends and overnight stays as required)Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease and provide life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health conditions across the UK.About the RoleWe are looking for a Training and Partnership Instructor to deliver safe, effective Medical Alert Assistance Dog partnerships from advanced training through placement, accreditation and ongoing aftercare.This is a hybrid operational role combining dog training, client instruction and partnership delivery, requiring excellent organisation, empathy and sound professional judgement. The role involves regular travel, occasional overnight stays and flexibility to meet client and service needs, while working with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure high-quality partnerships and positive outcomes.Responsibilities of the Role Oversee early-stage puppy development with External Contractors, including monitoring progress, welfare and training up to approximately 16 months.Deliver advanced training including obedience, public access, scent detection, alerting behaviour and client-specific tasks.Assess dogs and ..... full job details .....