Cats Protection Jobs

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager (Multi-site) who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Aldridge . You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a salary of up to £7,934.02 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Please note, as this is a multi-site role, the succesful canddiate will be expected to cover other shops in the area therefore a driving licence and access to a car are required (overtime and milage will be paid when covering other shops).

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

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 Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £7,934.02 per annum
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits inlcuding private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Closing date: 1st January 2024

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 8th January 2024

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.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Community Fundraising Assistant to join our newly created Digital Community Fundraising team. You will join us on a permanent basis, working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits.

This is a remote role but there will be frequent travel required. The ideal candidate will be based in the South-East/London area, but we will consider applicants from other areas of England.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our Digital Community Fundraising team sits within the wider Community and Events fundraising team which currently raises over £4 million to make life better for cats every year. Over the next 3 years we have ambitious plans to grow income and the number of supporters we reach. Making this role a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the success of the team.

Our Digital Community team are a critical element of our planned growth, through engagement with digital-first communities, they empower gamers, streamers and content-creators to raise funds and awareness, support people raising funds across our social platforms, manage digital stewardship journeys for our DIY fundraisers, and deliver integrated digital campaigns to support our National network of Adoption Centres and Branches to raise funds within their local communities.

Responsibilities of our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

As Digital Community Fundraising Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the agreed community fundraising products and campaigns from conception to delivery, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, to the agreed audience and within budget to the highest quality. Our product portfolio includes: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising and community appeals

What we’re looking for in our Digital Community Fundraising Assistant:

• Proven experience of digital fundraising in at least one of the following areas: Meta and social fundraising, gaming and streaming for good, DIY fundraising, community appeals/campaigns
• Proven administration experience
• Experience in a customer care/supporter stewardship
• An understanding of the principles of data protection and experience of managing data via CRM or database

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £25,765.62 per annum plus excellent benefits 
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 21st December 2023

Virtual interview date: w/c 8th January 2024 (subject to change)

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.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join us as a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant at our thriving Harrow site. You will join us on a part time, permenant basis, working 14 hours per week. The rota will cover every weekend, this can be discussed further at interview stage. In return, as our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant you will receive a salary of up to £8,439.71 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. In 2020 27,000 cats were rehomed,15,000 of these through our hand-free homing service, and 1,900 more reunited with their owners. 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.

Responsibilities of our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant:

As a Rehoming and Welfare Assistant, you will work to meet Cats Protections’ aims and values by providing first class care for the cats in our centres. You will be responsible for cleaning the sleeping quarters, feeding cats and taking care of specific individual needs. You will respond to enquiries from the general public, advise and educate potential new owners in the care and welfare of their cats.

What we’re looking for in our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant:

• A full, manual driving license is essential as some driving of centre vans is required
• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience of dealing with members of the public
• Experience of animal welfare, including feeding, cleaning, medicating and handling and a high level of understanding of how to meet welfare needs of cats
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• A positive attitude and good at working as part of a team
• An understanding of health and safety and comfortable with manual handling tasks
• Experience of animal welfare and handling in a shelter environment would be desirable

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £8,439.71 per annum
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Join us as our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Closing date: 18 December 2023

Interview date: 09 January 2024

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.

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