Deputy Centre Manager

Work pattern: 35 hours per week to include weekends

Salary: Up to £28,454.94 per year

Contract: Permanent

This role requires an enhanced DBS 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 Deputy Centre Manager:

Work with the Centre Manager, ensuring the required level of employee cover at all times and to provide effective cover in the absence of the Manager

Ensure the welfare of all cats in our care and ensure that all administrative and maintenance procedures are completed to a high standard that is in keeping with our vision

To plan and direct the activities of the cat care employees in agreement with the Centre Manager

To handle the homing and accepting of cats and kittens and ensure completion of the necessary forms and ensure minimum veterinary standards are carried out by a suitably qualified person

About the centre team:

Our 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, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and Rehoming and Welfare Assistants

What we’re looking for in our Deputy Centre Manager:

Supervisor/team leader experience, ideally within an animal welfare environment or organisation

A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Knowledge of the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats

A driven, positive and enthusiastic individual with plenty of initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure

A full UK, manual or automatic driving licence as you may on occasion be required to drive centre vans

What we can offer you in a role where you make a difference to cats’ lives every day

Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well at work

Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career

26 days’ annual leave, increasing with service

A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind

Practical financial support, including access to Salary Finance

Everyday support such as eye care vouchers and confidential advice services

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most

Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health

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

in-person interview at the centre

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email removed] 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.