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Team: Lifeline 

Location: Remote in the UK with occasional travel for meetings once or twice a year 

Work pattern: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm 

Salary: Up to £18,239.42 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

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 Lifeline Admin and Finance Coordinator: 

• Coordinate spend and financial reporting, process invoices and volunteer expenses, and maintain accurate records across multiple teams 

• Provide essential administrative support, including organising volunteer recognition, preparing agendas and minutes, coordinating training events, and managing team calendars and annual leave 

• Help arrange cost‑effective orders for essential cat items, support relationships with veterinary practices, assist with adoption administration, and provide occasional cover for the Lifeline Coordinator role 

About the Lifeline team: 

• Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse

• The majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.

• The service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.

• Our team consists of a National Lifeline Manager, Lifeline Manager and Lifeline Caseworkers 

What we’re looking for in our Lifeline Admin and Finance Coordinator: 

• Significant experience of finance administration processes and budget reporting

• High level of IT literacy including Microsoft applications and case management systems 

• Resilient and able to show compassion towards others 

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and face to face) and ability to build strong internal and external relationships 

• Experience of working across multiple different budgets

• An understanding of domestic abuse and the barriers and challenges faced by victim-survivors and their pets 

What we can offer you in a role where your work helps improve cats’ lives:

• Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

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

• Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance

• Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services 

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

• Learn more about our full reward package:

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 15 November 2026 

Virtual interview date: 24 November 2026 TBC 

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 successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. anonymised application form 

1. virtual interview on Microsoft Teams 

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.