Work pattern: 35 hours per week, may involve occasional weekend/evening work/overnight stays
Salary: Up to £56,655.95 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
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 Operations Partnership Manager:
Enable Cats Protection to fulfil its charitable goals, specifically to significantly build our authority & credibility with priority professional audiences to improve cat welfare
Establish, build and maintain relationships with other animal welfare charities, voluntary and community sector organisations as well as the public sector
Play a leading role in both formal and informal groups, ensuring the objectives and values of Cats Protection are amplified in a variety of environments external to the charity
Network with internal stakeholders to facilitate cross-directorate collaborative opportunities
Act as subject matter expert supporting senior leaders with partnership opportunities in their remit
About the Service Design and Partnerships team:
The team sits within the Cat Welfare and Operations Directorate and is composed of a departmental Head, three Operations Development Managers, the Neutering Advocacy Manager, and the Operations Partnership Manager.
The role of the team is twofold:
to identify and design new services and products
to identify and reach new audiences
What we’re looking for in our Operations Partnership Manager:
Partnership development experience with a track record of both new partnership acquisition and maintaining and growing existing relationships
Experience of working within the voluntary and community sector at a national level
Proven experience of leading and managing change
Ability to influence, motivate and empower others in order to reach organisational goals
Proficient IT skills, including all aspects of Microsoft Office relevant packages and knowledge of database management
Knowledge of the animal welfare sector
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 with presentation
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.
