Cats Protection

Team: Retail Location: Aldridge Work pattern: 21 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekend working Salary: Up to £14,018.52 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. Will you join us and make life better for cats? Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager: To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager. 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 we're looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager: Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers 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? Here's how to apply: Application closing date: 20th July 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 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 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 JBRP1_UKTJ

Team: Retail Location: Eastbourne Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Starting salary of £25,644 per annum Contract: Permanent Please note, we are also open to candidates who would prefer to carry out the role as 4 days per week, salary would be pro rata'd. 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 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 we're 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? Here's how to apply: Application closing date: 20th July 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 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 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: Eastbourne Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Starting salary of £25,644 per annum Contract: Permanent Please note, we are also open to candidates who would prefer to carry out the role as 4 days per week, salary would be pro rata'd click apply for full job details

Team: Retail Location: Poole Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Starting salary of £25,644 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

Team: Retail Location: Caernarfon Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £14,018.52 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. Will you join us and make life better for cats? Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager: To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager. 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 we're looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager: Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers 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? Here's how to apply: Application closing date: 26th July 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 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 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 JBRP1_UKTJ

Team: Retail Location: Bridlington Work pattern: 7 hours per week on a rota basis, overtime also available Salary: Up to £4,672.84 per annum Contract: Permanent 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: Leamington Spa Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £9,345.68 per annum Contract: Fixed term for 6 months 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: Caernarfon Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £14,018.52 per annum Contract: Permanent 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: Estates and Construction Location: Remote with regular travel in London and the South-East Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri Salary: Up to £53,736.33 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 Surveyor: - Manage a designated portfolio of properties, delivering repairs and maintenance as required - Be a property expert for colleagues across the estate, giving high levels of service and support. - Oversee property works in alignment with retail and operations managers within agreed SLAs - Assess property issues and take appropriate action - Maintain accurate records across estate/FM databases and cloud-based systems - Provide advice on retail/commercial lease acquisitions and disposals - Liaise with agents, landlords, neighboring occupiers, solicitors and local authorities - Procure and manage contractors, ensuring they are vetted and all work meets H&S legislation About the Estates and Construction team: The Estates and Construction team manage a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio that reflects the breadth of the estate. Within the region covered, the portfolio includes purpose-built cat adoption and homing centres (both freehold and leasehold), a network of leasehold charity shops, multi-pen sites, and a small number of residential properties. Occasionally, surveying expertise is also required for matters relating to legacy properties. What we re looking for in our Surveyor: - Level 6 or higher professional surveying qualification - Current membership of a professional institution such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB, IWFM - Post qualification experience of surveying in a property or facilities management environment - A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - Working Knowledge of retail/commercial leases, acquisitions and disposals - Multi-site and use property management and compliance experience - Experience of working on and managing small building or maintenance projects up to £500k, including financial controls as EA or CA and contractor management - Ability to work within a small team and externally with professionals and third parties - Strong Microsoft Office skills 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 Application closing date: 8th June 2026 Virtual interview date: 29th June 2026 Second stage: in person 9th July at the UK Cat Centre, RH17 7TT 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 and assessment/presentation 4. Meet the team 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: Facilities Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH17 7TT Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30 Salary: Up to £25,593.67 per year Contract: Permanent Please note that this role is based at our National Cat Centre (RH17 7TT), and candidates must live within a daily commutable distance. Due to very limited public transport options in the area, access to your own transport is essential. 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 Facilities & Warehouse Assistant: - Prepare and dispatch orders using the stock management system - Receive and organise incoming deliveries and maintain accurate inventory - Conduct regular stock counts and quality checks - Sort, distribute and frank post and parcels - Provide general facilities support, including light maintenance and site logistics - Ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained working environment across the NCC site About the Facilities team: The Facilities team is organised into three key areas: Warehouse responsible for storage, stock control, and the movement of goods. Maintenance covering building upkeep, repairs, and preventative servicing. Fleet Management overseeing company vehicles, servicing schedules, and compliance. This role will be based primarily in the Warehouse function, working alongside two colleagues to support day-to-day operations. What we re looking for in our Facilities & Warehouse Assistant: - Experience working in a facilities, warehouse or logistics role (desirable, but not essential) - Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment - Understanding of health and safety practices in a facilities or warehouse setting - Manual handling training or willing to undertake this training - IT skills, familiar with stock systems and Microsoft Outlook - Team player with proactive and positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills - Flexible, adaptable, organised and able to prioritise 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 Application closing date: 31st May 2026 Interview date: 8th & 9th June 2026 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 2. In-person interview 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: Starting salary of £25,644 per annum with progression via retail performance framework Contract: Permanant We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity click apply for full job details

Team: Retail Location: Caernarfon Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends) Salary: Up to £14,018.52 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

Team: Community Fundraising & Retail Location : Homebased with regular nationwide travel Work pattern: 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £75,884.23 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. Will you join us and make life better for cats? Responsibilities of our Associate Director of Community & Retail This role leads the strategic development of Cats Protection s community, events, retail and e-commerce functions, all of which are undergoing significant transformation. It is responsible for delivering the vision of maximising grassroots community engagement while improving retail profitability, customer experience and overall value. The successful candidate will ensure these income-generating activities strengthen regional presence, align closely with service delivery teams and increase visibility in areas where the charity is less established. The role is accountable for realising both the financial and brand value of these activities, ensuring they work effectively together. As a senior position within the Marketing and Income Generation (MIG) Leadership Team, the role works closely with the MIG Director and peers to drive high performance, collaboration and excellence across the directorate. It also leads and supports cross-directorate initiatives to improve impact, integration and organisational outcomes for Cats Protection. About the Community & Retail team: We run a diverse portfolio of third party challenge events, mass participation events, a DIY fundraising programme and a sizeable community based income generation programme spanning both on and offline presence, We have a large network of versatile charity shops covering England, Wales and Scotland and a growing and diversifying ecommerce operation What we re looking for: Significant experience of the range of community fundraising disciplines and/or charity retail and trading Experience of working as part of a senior leadership team and a thorough understanding of how to develop strong and effective collaboration with a range of stakeholders Significant team management experience of large teams and ability to inspire and develop staff to achieve ambitious targets and overcome challenges A tenacious, confident and capable leader, able to deliver ambitious targets and work effectively Thorough understanding of strategy, planning, risk management and dependency planning Appreciative of Cats Protection s vision, mission and values 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: 26th May 2026 Virtual interview date: 15th & 19th June 2026 Second stage in person interview (location TBC): 7th July 2026 Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey