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How to Apply for Training & Education Coordinator

at Assistance Dogs Uk

🏢 About Assistance Dogs Uk

Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK) is a unique coalition of assistance dog charities working together to improve standards and access across the UK. Working here means contributing directly to a cause that transforms lives by connecting people with disabilities to highly trained assistance dogs. The remote, part-time structure offers flexibility to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative national network.

About This Role

This role is the operational hub for ADUK's training ecosystem, managing the Moodle LMS to support member charities and coordinating both virtual and in-person educational programs. You'll directly impact the quality and reach of assistance dog training by ensuring providers and public services have engaging, effective resources, making the role crucial for standardizing and spreading best practices across the sector.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by checking and responding to Moodle support queries from member charities, then preparing content for an upcoming virtual workshop on assistance dog standards for healthcare professionals. In the afternoon, you could coordinate with an ADUK colleague to schedule a series of in-person training sessions across the UK, followed by analyzing feedback from a recent knowledge-sharing program to plan improvements.

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🎯 Who Assistance Dogs Uk Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering blended training workshops (both online and in-person), not just administrative training coordination.
  • Is a proficient Moodle LMS manager who can troubleshoot, guide members, and optimize the platform for a coalition of charities with varying technical skills.
  • Is an engaging facilitator who can adapt presentations for diverse audiences—from volunteer dog trainers to NHS staff or corporate partners.
  • Excels at juggling multiple programs (like knowledge-sharing initiatives and external partnership trainings) with strong prioritization in a part-time, remote setting.

📝 Tips for Applying to Assistance Dogs Uk

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Quantify your Moodle or LMS experience: mention the number of users you've supported, courses you've managed, or specific features you've implemented (e.g., badges, forums, reporting).

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Highlight any experience with coalition, nonprofit, or member-based organizations where you had to coordinate across multiple stakeholders—this mirrors ADUK's structure.

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Tailor your resume to show both 'designing/delivering training' AND 'coordinating programs'—these are separate core responsibilities in the job description.

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If you have experience with disability services, assistance animals, or volunteer training, make it prominent—even if from a volunteer role.

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Since it's remote and part-time, demonstrate self-management: mention tools or methods you use to prioritize tasks and collaborate virtually (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack routines).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your direct experience with Moodle LMS management and how you've supported users (specifically if in a nonprofit or coalition setting).", 'Examples of designing and delivering successful blended (in-person and virtual) training programs, emphasizing engagement techniques for diverse groups.', "Your ability to identify and coordinate with external partners for training initiatives—show you understand the 'wider community' goal.", 'Why the mission of ADUK resonates with you and how your skills align with supporting member charities effectively.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore ADUK's member charities (e.g., Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People) to understand their individual missions and how they collaborate.
  • → Review ADUK's public resources or news section to identify current training initiatives or partnerships mentioned (e.g., with NHS or businesses).
  • → Look into the assistance dog sector's standards and challenges in the UK to speak knowledgeably about the context for training needs.
  • → If possible, review Moodle's features for nonprofits/coalitions to suggest specific applications for ADUK's LMS.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 "Walk us through how you would onboard a new member charity onto the Moodle platform and ensure they actively use available resources."
2 "Describe a time you coordinated a training program with external partners. How did you align objectives and measure success?"
3 "How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple education initiatives simultaneously in a part-time role?"
4 "What strategies would you use to engage a mixed audience of volunteers, staff, and public service professionals in a virtual workshop?"
5 "How would you identify knowledge gaps among ADUK members and develop a program to address them?"
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention Moodle, blended training delivery, or experience with member-based organizations.
  • Overemphasizing corporate training experience without connecting it to nonprofit collaboration or volunteer engagement.
  • Failing to address the part-time, remote nature—not demonstrating how you'll stay organized and communicative without in-office supervision.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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