Volunteer Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Volunteer Team Leader to join our team. You will join us working 16 hours per week including every other weekend, on a permanent basis and will be based at our Eastbourne site. In return you will receive a salary of up to £13,740.80 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Rota below:

Week One - 1 x 6hr and 2 x 5hr days (Mon - Fri)

Week Two - 1 x 6hr (Mon-Fri) and 2 x 5hr days (Sat + Sun)

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. 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 Volunteer Team Leader:

As Volunteer Team Leader you will promote and co-ordinate volunteering for the centre. You will develop contacts internally and externally e.g., with volunteers, employees, and the wider Volunteering Department.  You will recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of the Centre service in all aspects of its work.

What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:

• A full, manual driving license is essential
• proven team leader/supervisory experience
• good organisational skills
• a flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of team
• lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude!
• experience working with or handling cats is desirable
• understanding of volunteerism is a must!

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £13,740.80 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 Volunteer Team Leader and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Closing date: 05 June 2024

Interview date: 13 June 2023

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.