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Team: Health & Safety and Environment
Location: Remote with regular travel. Approx. A few times a month
Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £75,884.23 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.
Responsibilities of our Head of Health & Safety and Environment:
- Lead the Health, Safety and Environment team
- To be Cats Protection’s H&S competent person
- Collaborate across the charity to align Health, Safety and Environment plans with our strategy
- Lead the development and implementation of value-adding initiatives and activity
- Own and set the strategic direction for environmental initiatives and plans
- Update and modernise our Health & Safety function and policies
- Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of current and future legislation
- Lead the investigation of significant incidents, including cause, learning and improvement
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental training strategy
- Lead the team in the attaining relevant H&S and environment quality standards
About the Health & Safety and Environment team:
The team is a multi-tasking team that undertakes most Health and Safety tasks in-house, working closely with most other teams within Cats Protection. The team is made up of a head of department, senior officer, environment and sustainability lead, administrator and 4 regional officers who cover the whole of the UK. The team deal with the Cats Protection retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE, branch volunteer enquiries and more.
What we’re looking for in our Head of Health & Safety and Environment:
- NEBOSH diploma or equivalent H&S qualification and chartered ISOH membership
- Significant Health & Safety management experience at a similar head of department level
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Experience in a complex, multi-site public sector, facilities or charity organisation
- Strong knowledge of all current and emerging Health & Safety legislation and guidance
- Experience of leading the modernisation of H&S services and activities
- Inspirational leader with the ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to plan, develop and implement key Health and Safety, and Environment policies
What we can offer you:
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Learn more about our full reward package
Application closing date: 10th August 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 31st August 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Help build a future where our ocean and sea turtles thrive
The Olive Ridley Project is a UK-registered international conservation charity dedicated to protecting sea turtles and their habitats through rescue & conservation medicine, scientific research, education & community engagement.
Since our founding in 2013, we've grown into a leading voice for sea turtle conservation, delivering programmes across the Maldives, Kenya, Oman, Pakistan, and the Seychelles. We operate one of the largest sea turtle photo-identification databases in the Indian Ocean, provide specialist veterinary care to injured sea turtles at three clinical facilities in the Maldives, and work with governments, communities, and businesses to create lasting conservation impact.
As we enter an exciting new phase, we're looking for an experienced fundraiser to help strengthen and diversify our income so we can achieve even more.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is ready to take the next step in their career.
You may already be working as a Senior Fundraising Manager, or perhaps you're an experienced Corporate Partnerships, Trusts or Major Donor fundraiser looking for your first broader fundraising leadership role.
Working closely with our CEO, you'll help deliver our fundraising strategy while remaining hands-on in securing income from corporate partners, trusts and foundations, and major donors. A particular focus will be developing our corporate partnerships programme and building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses.
As our fundraising function continues to grow, you'll have genuine opportunities to shape our approach, influence strategic decisions, and expand your own responsibilities.
About you
We're looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and passionate about building meaningful relationships.
You'll bring:
- A successful track record of securing significant income through one or more fundraising disciplines.
- Experience developing corporate partnerships and/or securing funding from trusts, foundations, or major donors.
- Excellent relationship management, communication, and proposal writing skills.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and supporters.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently in a fully remote team.
- A desire to develop professionally while making a meaningful contribution to an ambitious conservation charity.
Why join us?
This is a chance to play a key role in an ambitious international charity where your work will directly support the protection of threatened sea turtles and their ocean habitats.
You'll join a passionate, collaborative international team and have the opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising within a growing organisation.
We offer
- Salary up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Fully remote working within the UK.
- Flexible working arrangements, 37.5 hours per week.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Opportunities for occasional UK and international travel.
- A supportive international team committed to making a lasting conservation impact.
- The opportunity to help protect threatened sea turtles and the marine ecosystems they depend on.
For full details about the role, responsibilities, benefits, and recruitment process, please read the Candidate Information Pack before applying.
This post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Olive Ridley Project is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Protecting sea turtles and their habitats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.