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Job description

Every day, disabled people who rely on highly trained assistance dogs face unnecessary barriers. From being refused entry to shops and restaurants, to navigating confusing legal protections. These challenges persist despite the vital role assistance dogs play in giving people greater independence, confidence, and opportunity.  Outdated legislation and a lack of clarity around rights and responsibilities mean progress is slow. Change is urgently needed.

That’s where you come in. We are working in partnership with Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK), the umbrella body of 14 accredited assistance dog charities in the UK, to secure expert voices to help shape the future of access and protection for assistance dog partnerships. By joining, you will contribute to a vision of a society where disabled people face no barriers, where legislation is clear and enforceable, and where high standards safeguard both people and dogs.

What we’re looking for
You will bring credibility, relevant skills and knowledge, and a commitment to integrity, openness, and collaboration. You will be confident in influencing, communicating clearly, and making an active contribution. The ability to draw on your networks to support the panel’s work is also valuable.

To achieve this, ADUK is seeking an expert voice in the disability space with some or all of the following experience and knowledge:

  • Lobbying and changemaking
  • Advocacy
  • Rights and access

Panel members are expected to:

  • Demonstrate high levels of personal credibility, bringing relevant experience, skills and knowledge.
  • Conduct themselves with integrity, objectivity, openness, and honesty.
  • Demonstrate their capability to be personally effective, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence, and actively contribute.
  • Harness relevant networks as required.

Training will be provided on assistance dog standards and/or ADUK policy context. The panel member will join a newly formed Advisory Panel, which draws expert voices from legal, strategic communications, animal welfare and policy.

About ADUK
ADUK work to the highest international standards of assistance dog training and welfare, uniting their member organisations, and systematically changing minds - from policymakers to service providers, through to sector professionals and the general public, using evidence-based advocacy and education to further their objectives. 

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment. Expressions of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds who reflect our diverse society.

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026
Charisma vetting interviews will need to be completed by lunchtime on Friday 27 March in preparation for shortlist submission by EOD.
Interviews with ADUK are expected to take place in early March.

Organisation
Assistance Dogs UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 23 January 2026
Closing date: 23 February 2026 at 11:51
Job ref: 7668
Tags: Strategy, Governance / Management