Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Ibstock
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date: 20 December 2020
Virtual Interview date: Week commencing 11 January 2021

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Ibstock.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Job title: Centre Manager
Salary: Up to £35,077.91 per annum plus benefits
Location: Belfast
Job type: Contract
Contract length: 10 months
Hours per week: 40 hours
Closing date: 03 December 2020
Virtual Interview date: 15 and 16 December 2020

Please be aware this is a fixed term contract position for 10 months, working 40 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team as Centre Manager at our busy Belfast Centre.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.

We are looking for people who share our values of placing cats and their welfare first, never putting a healthy cat to sleep, valuing and respecting our volunteers, supporters and employees, providing the highest quality of service and being open and honest. As Centre Manager you will 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. Involved in all aspects of the running of the centre, you will ensure the site is staffed effectively, the cats are looked after properly and all policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.

Cats Protection Belfast's dedicated team of employees and volunteers care for over 400 cats a year across their homing centre and admissions pens. We are seeking an excellent communicator and people manager to support and lead our team, and proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders to strive to do more for the needy cats of Belfast. In 2021 we hope to expand our work to help more cats and seek a candidate with a love of cats, and a passion for working with people in a unique operational setting.

Our successful candidate will be a team leader or someone with experience as a supervisor, ideally within an animal welfare environment or organisation, preferably with cats. You will have knowledge of the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats; be driven, positive and enthusiastic, have plenty of initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure. Great communication, interpersonal and organisation skills will be key, as is an adaptable management style. A flexible approach to working hours including the ability to work weekends will be required.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you to answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note the recruitment process for this position will include a virtual competency based interview and a presentation.

Personal Assistant

Department: Private Secretary’s Office
Section/ Branch: Central Office
Location: London SW1
Salary band: up to £35,000 dependent on experience
Hours of work: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (travel required)

About the role:

It's delivering support at the heart of a world famous institution

It's feeling inspired to deliver to the very highest standards, and it’s supporting this client in their official duties. This is what makes working for them exceptional.

As part of the Central support team in the Private Secretary’s Office, you'll take on a role of unique variety. Providing comprehensive support to a Senior Manager, you'll prioritise and manage multiple requests, coordinate diaries, meetings and appointments, oversee efficient inbox management, minute-taking and draft correspondence.

You'll have exposure across the organisation, liaising daily at a senior level and building relationships with colleagues and external organisations.

You'll also assist with the efficient coordination of Government duty, liaising with stakeholders in the UK, Realms and Commonwealth to draft letters and other material.

It's a fast paced and high profile environment, and you'll have responsibility from day one. Yet you'll rise to the challenge and will be proud of the part you play.

About you:

You're a highly experienced PA used to supporting board level individuals, and you take pride in delivering work to the highest standards.

You'll have superb interpersonal and communication skills, and will be at ease working as part of a team, and liaising with people at all levels. With good judgement, sensitivity and a willingness to help others, you'll quickly become a trusted and indispensable member of the team.

Confident using a range of IT packages, along with excellent drafting skills and attention to detail, you'll be capable of producing a range of papers, correspondence and reports.

Having had extensive experience of diary management, you'll be capable of pre-empting situations, and also be confident to make informed decisions on the back of this.

With a proactive approach, you'll work efficiently with initiative and minimal direction, remaining calm and organised even when under pressure.

Closing Date: 4 December 2020