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Careers

Careers

People are at the heart of everything we do.  Our team are passionate about the work they do because they understand their role in helping to deliver our life-changing services.

We value an environment that fosters high quality service, innovation, trust and respect.

Our core values are:

  • Excellence

  • Respect

  • Optimism

  • Integrity

  • Teamwork

  • Conscientiousness

This is your chance to join our team and let’s change lives together.

Current roles

Client Consultative Committee (CCC) Sub Committee/Governance Vacancies

We are seeking individuals with knowledge and experience to join our subcommittee and governance roles and contribute to the governance and future direction of the charity.

* Please note, members of our CCC must be Guide Dog or Assistance Dog clients.

Breeding Programme Assistant

This role is responsible for supporting the efficient and sustainable day-to-day running and maintenance of our Breeding Programme ensuring our breeding colony is effectively monitored, managed and healthy.

The postholder will be responsible for the recruitment, training and management of breeding volunteers and will actively be involved with matings and whelpings, and accountable for the health of puppies and breeding dogs in their care.

Closing date: 28 March 2025

Employment Resource Worker

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Employment Project aims to improve employment outcomes for participants who are blind or vision impaired. Funding for the project is provided by Pobal under the WorkAbility government initiative that will run for the next three years.

The role of the Employment Project Resource worker is to support participants to obtain suitable employment, training and or education.

Closing date: 31 March 2025

Corporate Partnerships Development Executive

The Corporate Partnerships Development Executive will assist the execution of a corporate fundraising strategy to secure financial and in-kind support from corporate partners.

The role involves identifying new corporate prospects, maintaining strong relationships with existing partners, and ensuring fundraising targets are met through innovative and strategic approaches.

Closing Date: 21 March 2025

Luke & Kain

Luke is still non-verbal but when I see him smiling down at Kain it shows me he doesn’t need words to express how happy he is.

Kim & Jango

Meeting Jango was one of the best moments of my life. He’s a beautiful big cuddly dog with the personality to match. From the moment I met him I knew we were going to be best buddies.

Shauna & Esme

When I needed a hand, I found a paw.

Conor & Quelda

When Conor is with Quelda he smiles and is comfortable being out and about which is such an amazing gift – we never leave home without her. She has changed all of our lives.

Aran & Buttons

Being a Guide Dog Owner is such a privilege and positive experience. Buttons has enhanced my life in so many ways and I will always be grateful for that.

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