Have you got what it takes to inspire others?

Company Overview

Autism Dogs CIC provides best in class Assistance Dog Training Programmes and is the only service of its type approved by the NAS worldwide. We are also candidate members of the ADUK/ADI and full members of the aaii and SCAS, and supporting member of the ABTC.

Our Training Director, Andrew Preston, won the 2019 Crufts Kennel Club Assured Instructor of the Year Award.

The Opportunity

This is an amazing opportunity to join a highly motivated team (for a minimum of 6 months) in a brand-new voluntary role for the organisation as the Public Relations Officer.

The right candidate could become a respected advocate for helping to change the lives of autistic people!

You should be driven and honest, loyal and hardworking, and be passionate about raising awareness of causes - especially autism. It’s also vital that you are an animal lover – especially dogs!

The role is home based, but you will be required to visit the farm for regular planning meetings with the Managing Director and key personnel.

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Responsibilities

• Managing the growing reputation of our highly ethical company that is committed to improving the lives of autistic people.
• Working amongst, and learning from, autistic people.
• Helping to build autism awareness across our network of peers, service providers, local communities and followers in a positive and compassionate manner.
• Writing press releases and dealing with any and all press enquires.
• Forging regular interest from TV and radio stations, sharing stories about the inspiring work that we do!
• Coordinating all public relations activities.
• Networking with other organisations in the industry.
• Evaluating opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising.
• The right candidate will help us to attract well-known personalities to highlight our cause, and potentially attract funders and grant givers.

Qualifications and Requirements

You will have, or will be working towards, a relevant professional qualification equivalent to a degree in Marketing. You will also have some previous Public Relations Experience.

An understanding of autism would be an advantage, but is not necessary as training will be provided.

You will be within reasonable travelling experience from the farm in Congleton, Cheshire.

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Support Given

As part of this inspiring voluntary role, you will be given bespoke training relevant to our work.

You will work closely with our Managing Director who has decades of experience as a Global Sales and Marketing Director. You will also be given specialist training by our Staff Training Director (who is professional autism trainer).

External/online courses will be funded by the organisation to continue CPD that will include but are not limited to:

• Autism Awareness
• How to work alongside autistic people.
• The benefits of animal assisted therapies for autistic people.
• Outcomes (data analysis) of an Assistance Dog on an autistic person’s day to day life.

Notes

The role would be voluntary, but we would reimburse you for any expenses incurred by your work.

We ask that you would be willing to volunteer your time for at least 10 hours a week to promote the important work that we do; your work would help us to change the lives of even more autistic people!  

To find out more about the work we do, visit our website www.autismdogs.co.uk and visit our social media accounts:

Facebook – Autism Dogs CIC

Instagram - @autismdogs

Twitter - @autismdogscic

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How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to info@autismdogs.co.uk

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