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Team:Cat Welfare & Operations 

Location:Essex Cat Centre

Work pattern:35 hours per week, 1 in 2 weekends, variable shift pattern covering 7 days per week 

Salary:Up to £42,182.64 per year

Contract:Fixed term contract for 12 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 ourCentre Manager: 

• Manage all employees and volunteers within the centre 

• Be responsible for the high standard of care given to the cats within the centre, ensuring welfare and veterinary procedures are adhered to 

• Actively promote the values and aims of Cats Protection to all employees and volunteers as well as the local community 

• Actively promote the importance of donations, fundraising and other income within the centre and to the general public 

About the centre team: 

• Our adoption and homing 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 Deputy Manager, Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistant, a team of Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and volunteers. 

What we’re looking for in our Centre Manager: 

• Previous line management experience 

• Experience of managing and supporting budgets 

• Working knowledge of animal welfare and experience in the sector 

• Proven ability to multi-task, work on own initiative, delegate tasks and work under pressure 

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Full UK manual driving licence 

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26days’ 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: 28th October  

Interview date: 10th and 11th November

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: 

1. anonymised application form 

1. 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.