Location: Hybrid. Some home working and time spent at the Belfast centre
Work pattern: 3 days per week, 0900-1700, evening/weekend flexibility and weekends part of a rolling rota
Salary: Up to £18,485.09 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
This role requires an enhanced Access Northern Ireland check (including the Children's Barred List).
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Volunteer Team Leader:
provide high level volunteer management within a designated geographical area
recruit, induct, train and provide ongoing support to teams of diverse volunteers
ensure that volunteering best practice standards are applied to all aspects of volunteer management
About the Field Operations team:
the community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy – All for Cats.
our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
the team consists of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager and a full time Regional Volunteer Team Leader
What we’re looking for in our Regional Volunteer Team Leader:
ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
ability to build strong relationships and work as a team in a collaborative way
positive attitude
flexible and adaptable
experience of supervising employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
virtual interview on Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
