Team: Community Operations Location: Hybrid in Northern Ireland with regular travel across the region Work pattern: 35 hours per week with flexibility to work weekends/evenings as needed Salary: Up to £30,809.83 per year Contract: Permanent This role requires an enhanced Access Northern Ireland check (including the Children's Barred List). 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 Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager: Lead high-quality volunteer management across a defined geographical area, ensuring that volunteer-led activities are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with organisational policies and best practice Responsible for the full volunteer lifecycle, including the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of a diverse volunteer team Play a vital part in enabling the successful delivery of Cats Protection s work across centres, branches, regional hubs, and specific projects About the Community Operations team: The community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy All for Cats. Our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. The team consists of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager and Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager plus the wider volunteering teams What we re looking for in our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager : Experience of team leading/supervising employees and volunteers Good understanding of volunteer management Demonstrates empathy and understanding when addressing emotive issues Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure Valid UK driving licence access to own vehicle and happy to use it for work related travel 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: 10 March 2026 Interview date: 18, 19 and 20 March 2026 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: anonymised application form in-person interview including roleplay exercise 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.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Team: Community Operations Location: Hybrid in Northern Ireland with regular travel across the region Work pattern: 35 hours per week with flexibility to work weekends/evenings as needed Salary: Up to £30,809.83 per year Contract: Permanent This role requires an enhanced Access Northern Ireland check (including the Children's Barred List). 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 Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager: Lead high-quality volunteer management across a defined geographical area, ensuring that volunteer-led activities are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with organisational policies and best practice Responsible for the full volunteer lifecycle, including the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of a diverse volunteer team Play a vital part in enabling the successful delivery of Cats Protection s work across centres, branches, regional hubs, and specific projects About the Community Operations team: The community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy All for Cats. Our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. The team consists of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Manager and Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager plus the wider volunteering teams What we re looking for in our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager : Experience of team leading/supervising employees and volunteers Good understanding of volunteer management Demonstrates empathy and understanding when addressing emotive issues Ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure Valid UK driving licence access to own vehicle and happy to use it for work related travel 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: 10 March 2026 Interview date: 18, 19 and 20 March 2026 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: anonymised application form in-person interview including roleplay exercise 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: Retail Location: Ibstock Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis over 5 days (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum Contract: Permanant We are the UKs 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 click apply for full job details
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Team: Retail Location: Ibstock Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis over 5 days (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum Contract: Permanant We are the UKs 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 click apply for full job details
Team: Retail Location: Ibstock Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis over 5 days (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum Contract: Permanant We are the UKs 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 Shop Manager: To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management. About the retail team: Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops 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'. What were looking for in our Shop Manager: Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity 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 here Interested? Heres how to apply: Application closing date: 16th March 2026 Virtual interview date: TBC 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 youre enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesnt 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: Anonymised application form Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List). JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Team: Retail Location: Ibstock Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis over 5 days (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum Contract: Permanant We are the UKs 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 Shop Manager: To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management. About the retail team: Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops 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'. What were looking for in our Shop Manager: Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity 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 here Interested? Heres how to apply: Application closing date: 16th March 2026 Virtual interview date: TBC 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 youre enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesnt 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: Anonymised application form Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List). JBRP1_UKTJ
Team: Retail Location: Midsomer Norton Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £8,977.77 per annum 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 click apply for full job details
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Team: Retail Location: Midsomer Norton Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £8,977.77 per annum 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 click apply for full job details
