Call for Additional Accredited Trainers for HTM – Judges’ Training Programme 

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The Royal Kennel Club is inviting applications from individuals interested in becoming Heelwork to Music (HTM) Accredited Trainers for the Judges’ Training Programme. Applications close on 6th February 2026. 

About the Judges’ Training Programme 

This programme has been developed over time to align with the requirements already in place for judges across other canine activities. It reflects The Royal Kennel Club’s commitment to: 

  • Maintaining and improving the standard of judges and judging at official Royal Kennel Club licensed events. 

  • Ensuring the quality of dogs and the value of awards they receive at these events. 

Accredited Trainers are appointed for each discipline to deliver seminars and conduct examinations. All trainers are established judges of long standing, having attended training and assessment sessions to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in delivering the seminar syllabus. Trainers are appointed with a good geographical spread to minimise travel distances for seminar attendees. 

Role of HTM Accredited Trainers 

Successful applicants will: 

  • Deliver seminars and examinations in line with the programme syllabus. 

  • Participate in shadowing sessions with experienced Accredited Trainers before presenting seminars independently. 

Candidate Criteria 

Applicants must: 

  • Be qualified to judge at Advanced level, demonstrating judging knowledge and experience across all levels.  

  • Preferably have experience organising HTM competitions 

  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of HTM and a strong understanding of the discipline’s rules. 

  • Possess good presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills (preferably with their own laptop and familiarity with PowerPoint). 

  • Have attended and passed the HTM Regulations and Judging Procedure seminar and examination. Judges must re‑attend and pass this examination every five years. 

  • Be willing to travel to deliver seminars. 

  • Be willing to undertake shadowing sessions with experienced Accredited Trainers before presenting seminars independently. 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should send their applications to Judges.Seminars@royalkennelclub.com by 6th February 2026. 

Applications must include: 

  • A canine CV (detailing judging, training, and relevant experience) 

  • A cover statement/application addressing the criteria listed above. Please ensure your application provides all the information outlined in the criteria. 

Interviews and assessments will be held at our London office, Clarges Street, on 24th February 2026.