Location: Forth Valley plus regular travel within Fife and Dundee
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, 1 in 2 weekends, variable shift pattern covering 7 days per week, 7 hours per day
Salary: Up to £40,716.83 per year
Contract: Permanent
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 Centre Manager:
Manage all employees and volunteers within the centre and within the communities of Forth Valley, Fife and Dundee
Be responsible for the high standard of care given to the cats within the centre, ensuring welfare and veterinary procedures are adhered to
Actively promote the values and aims of Cats Protection to all employees and volunteers as well as the local community
Engage in activities such as trap, neuter and release and community engagement across the Forth Valley, Fife and Dundee regions
Actively promote the importance of donations, fundraising and other income within the centre and to the general public
About the centre team:
Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
Our team is made up of a Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager, Volunteer Team Leader and Rehoming and Welfare Assistants
What we’re looking for in our Centre Manager:
Previous line management experience
Experience of managing budgets
Working knowledge of animal welfare and experience in the sector
Proven ability to multi-task, work on own initiative, delegate tasks and work under pressure
Excellent customer service skills
A full, manual driving license is essential as driving of centre vans is required as well as travel across the region
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.
