Jobs for the Animal sector in cambridgeshire

Team: Retail

Location: Homebased with regular weekly travel across the Retail estate

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £47,441.93 per annum (mileage will also be covered by our expenses policy)

Contract: Fixed term for 18 months

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 Retail Development Manager:

As Retail Development Manager you will assume responsibility for the project design and delivery of a focused programme of operational excellence in our Retail estate, developing improvements reflective of Charity Retail sector best practice, including but not limited to:

-a sector leading Shop Operations Manual and connected assets, policies and procedures, with operational optimisation and simplification of process as core tenets

-working with our Brand & Marketing, Property and Operations colleagues on our internal rebrand proposition, including our boutique and future large store formats

-working with Learning & Development and People colleagues to inform our Retail Performance Framework learning resources

-supporting Retail, Property and People colleagues on the delivery of our future large store format openings

-working with Fleet, Brand & Marketing and Finance colleagues to evaluate current fleet resources, route planning effectiveness and ROI, and options for a future fleet solution

• The Retail Development Manager will play a strategic role in the Retail Leadership and Management Team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Retail and Trading operation.

About the Retail & Trading team:   

• The Retail and Trading department sits within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate and comprises a diverse shop estate of 79 shops across England, Scotland and Wales and a growing ecommerce operation.
• Our operation plays a key role in generating income and introducing audiences to Cats Protection.

What we’re looking for in our Retail Development Manager:

• Extensive experience of charity retail operations, sector best practice and benchmarking
• Extensive experience of project management frameworks and operations, and able to evidence project delivery excellence
• Experience of strategic planning, change management and leadership
• Experience of setting and managing budget
• Hands on experience of managing new store openings
• Full, valid UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle to travel regularly across the Retail estate

What we can offer you:

• a 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
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 23rd June 2025

Virtual interview date: 1st July 2025

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:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. A second stage in-person meeting

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

About us

Humane World for Animals UK is part of one of the largest animal protection organisations in the world, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. We are an effective voice for animals running campaigns in wildlife protection, alternatives to animal experiments, and farmed animal welfare, backed by hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. A small but effective team, Humane World UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.

About the position

Responsible for the strategic leadership and effective delivery of Humane World UK’s wildlife campaigns, this role is an exciting opportunity to create change at scale. The purpose of the position is to deliver Humane World UK’s wildlife campaigns including, at present, ensuring the successful passage into law of a Bill to ban imports of hunting trophies into the UK. The role will be responsible for identifying opportunities to progress wildlife protection in the UK, including for Humane World's global priority initiatives to promote humane human-wildlife co-existence, and to effectively tackle wildlife trade including for 'exotic' companion animals.

If you are results-oriented, persuasive, organised and, ideally, have knowledge of wildlife protection and a commitment to animal welfare, then we would like to hear from you.

Key areas of responsibility: 

• Create strategies, workplans and messaging for Humane World UK’s wildlife campaigns, including the campaign for a hunting trophy import ban, towards achievement of agreed goals;
• Commissioning and analysing research to expand and enhance Humane World UK’s understanding of welfare problems for wild animals, in order to develop informed solutions and into advocacy materials
• Work closely with Humane World UK’s public affairs staff to deliver compelling and informed advocacy to UK political stakeholders to secure improved wildlife protection, through both passage and enforcement of UK laws;
• Work in collaboration with Humane World UK’s Communications staff to educate external audiences in wildlife welfare problems, and build strong and focused public support for better treatment and legal protections for wildlife, including through working with media, celebrities and influencers as amplifiers;
• Represent Humane World UK at stakeholder groups relating to wildlife welfare and conservation;
• Ensure that fundraising colleagues are equipped with the necessary information on strategies and impact to make and report against successful funding proposals for Humane World UK’s wildlife campaigns;
• Regular, proactive internal communication and alignment with Humane World’s global goals for wild animals, and reporting on progress towards agreed targets.

About you

Our successful candidate will be a confident, articulate and positive with a proven track record of strategic leadership and management in the delivery of effective campaigns. A proactive self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of managing and developing strong, focused and ambitious teams, and a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles. You will have experience of building strategic relationships with stakeholders, in both the private and public sector, in order to deliver agreed goals. You will have ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare; a willingness to constantly learn and develop the most impactful, cost-effective, audience-tailored approaches; and your work will be solidly underpinned by regular evaluation of progress and impact with a view to further improving strategies.

We are searching for an experienced campaigns professional to make a difference and be part of a highly effective team. If that’s you, please get in touch!

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by Sunday 22nd June.

Team: Media

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Salary: Up to £35,065.63 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 National Media Officer:

- research, write, and sell in stories, features, interviews, and images to media to meet team’s objectives

- identify and maximise opportunities in the news agenda to promote our charity’s work in the national media

- produce compelling and newsworthy stories to support wider campaigns, ensuring maximum press coverage

- share responsibility for the delivery of a planned, comprehensive programme of PR activity

- play a lead role in handling national reputational issues

- respond to media enquiries with factually correct and on- message responses

About the Media team:

Our media team is responsible for securing proactive and reactive press coverage for Cats Protection, ensuring more people are aware of our work. Our team protects and enhances the charity’s reputation and works across cat welfare, services, advocacy, campaigns, and income generation.

What we’re looking for in our National Media Officer:

- CIPR or equivalent professional qualification, or working towards

- experience in a press office or journalism environment

- experience working with national media contacts including news agencies

- experience of handling national reputation issues

- ability to draft reactive statements, Q&A documents and write campaign evaluation reports

- creative and organised, good people skills

- excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 23rd June 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 7th July 2025

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

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

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

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

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £37,565.95 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic 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 Senior Prospect Partnerships Development Officer:

• The successful candidate will lead the development of new, long-term corporate partnerships, supporting the implementation of the corporate partnerships fundraising plan and increasing sustainable net income for Cats Protection.
• The Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer will be pivotal in driving new income for the charity, working as one with teams across the charity to identify new opportunities for potential corporate funding support.

About the Corporate Partnerships team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
• The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
• We currently have a team of two corporate partnership development professionals, in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team
• You will be managed by the Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, and you will work alongside another Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to achieve a joint team target

What we are looking for in our  Senior Prospect Partnerships Development Officer:

• Significant corporate partnership fundraising experience generating new business
• Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
• Experience of presenting business proposals in person and via conference call
• Experience of managing commercial participators agreements, negotiating updates and changes where necessary 
• Excellent networking skills
• Familiar with the CIOF codes of practice relating to corporate partnership fundraising

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.
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 19th June 2025

Virtual interview date:  1st, 2nd & 3rd July 2025

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 are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not 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:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. Final stage presentation

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

Are you an experienced campaigns, advocacy or policy specialist looking for a new challenge? If so, it’s an exciting time to join the team at Woodgreen to help us shape Woodgreen’s voice to ensure pets and their people are better protected and supported across the UK.  

We're looking for a Senior Campaigns and Policy Manager who will be responsible for engaging with political leaders, the media, our supporters and the wider public.  In this role you'll lead the development and delivery of our policy and campaigning work, raising awareness of key issues, building strategic relationships, and advocating for systems change that improves animal welfare and supports the bond between pets and their people.

You will build and lead a small but far-reaching team to amplify Woodgreen's voice and lead evidence-based advocacy campaigns to drive systemic change in areas such as responsible pet ownership, animal welfare legislation, and improving pet welfare. You'll represent Woodgreen externally, with the media, in government consultations, parliamentary groups, sector forums, and external networks to raise our profile and policy positions.

To be successful in this role you will need;

• Extensive experience building and maintaining strategic relationships.
• A proven track record in campaigning, policy development, advocacy or public affairs, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or social policy sectors.
• Substantial experience and confidence with public speaking for a variety of audiences.
• Experience managing a team or leading cross-organisational advocacy or campaigns activities and working collaboratively with external partners.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support diverse projects with a range of different participants.
• An interest in animal welfare and empathy for the complex challenges facing pet owners.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis with the expectation that the successful applicant will work from our Godmanchester site for approximately 2 days per week dependent on business need (although the frequency of this is negotiable).

The starting salary for this position is £45,511 to £50,568 per annum, depending on experience.  This will be complemented by;

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shops.

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen 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.

Are you a passionate and experienced people manager with a love for animals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your management skills can truly make a difference?

We are looking for a Team Leader to join us in our Cats and Small Pets team, the team who are responsible for providing support to six different species and working with around 100 cats and small pets at our site, as well as supporting a similar number within our foster provision.

As Team Leader Cats and Small Pets you will oversee the entire pet journey from admission to rehoming. You will supervise day-to-day operations as point of contact whilst ensuring adherence to relevant policies, procedures, risk and safety assessments. Through a clear understanding of the pet's journey, you will focus on maximising throughput, resolving issues, and collaborating across departments.

As someone with strong problem-solving and coaching skills you will inspire and develop the team, managing and motivating your direct reports and the wider team to deliver on departmental goals. This will include working alongside other Team Leaders with recruitment, development and performance management to build a positive team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skills to make a significant impact in helping pets in need; last year Woodgreen provided safe shelter, specialist care, and a brighter future for over 1100 cats and small pets.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity with the expectation that our successful candidate will work from our site. In return you will receive a salary of £28,873 per annum and we can also offer you;

• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shops.

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen 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.

I’m recruiting on behalf of an international animal protection charity, seeking a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Specialist to lead its UK policy work.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and a track record of delivering policy or public affairs programmes—particularly within the charity, advocacy, or political sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver impactful policy campaigns to protect farmed animals
• Influence legislative change across devolved governments
• Build relationships with MPs, civil servants, and other key stakeholders
• Draft high-quality policy briefings, consultation responses, and campaign materials
• Collaborate with internal teams on public awareness and advocacy campaigns

You’ll need:

• Relevant work experience in policy, advocacy, or public affairs
• Solid understanding of UK politics and legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Commitment to animal protection and a vegan lifestyle at work events

Remote (UK-based). Must be available to travel to London for team meet-ups once a month (at own cost).

Full-time, (35 hour week), Permanent

£34,000–£37,000
Benefits include: 33 days holiday (incl. public holidays), flexible hours, professional development budget, mental health support, monthly team vegan lunch (London).

Apply now for more information. Deadline: ASAP/ rolling, the charity will review applications on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.