Cat Welfare Engagement Officer

CATS PROTECTION; Dundee; Presencial; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Learning and development

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Resumo da oferta

Cats Protection in Dundee (Scotland) is hiring a Cat Welfare Engagement Officer. You will lead community projects, apply behaviour-change strategies and partner with vets, local groups, and volunteers to advance our All for Cats strategy.

The role prioritises community engagement, devolved-nation awareness, and representing Cats Protection at events to raise support for our mission. A UK driving license is required.

Qualificações

• Proven experience of leading operationally on community projects within a charity setting.
• Significant and demonstrable experience of working with human behaviour change principles to drive continuous improvement within a community-focused setting.
• Understanding of the charity sector and significant experience working with volunteers.
• Understanding of the devolved nations’ communities and culture, particularly in relation to animal welfare and community engagement.
• A full UK manual driving license and comfortable driving a small van.

Responsabilidades

• Improve the lives of cats in the devolved nations by working with people and organisations that can make a difference.
• Develop and lead a plan that encourages better cat welfare by influencing how people behave and make decisions (human behaviour change).
• Build strong relationships with local vets, animal welfare officers, community leaders, and other groups; work with internal teams and volunteers for alignment.
• Act as a visible ambassador for Cats Protection at events and key meetings, raising the profile of our work and building support for our mission.

Conhecimentos

Community projects lead

Behaviour change strategies

Charity sector experience

Devolved nations communities knowledge

Driving license & van driving

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm with occasional evenings and weekends

Salary: Up to £36,327.99 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.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Cat Welfare Engagement Officer:

• Improve the lives of cats in the devolved nations by working with people and organisations that can make a difference
• Develop and lead a plan that encourages better cat welfare by influencing how people behave and make decisions (human behaviour change). This will support our operational roles and our ‘All for Cats’ strategy
• Build strong relationships with local vets, animal welfare officers, community leaders, and other groups. Also working closely with internal teams and volunteers to make sure everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals
• Act as a visible ambassador for Cats Protection at events and key meetings, raising the profile of our work and building support for our mission

About the Cat Welfare Engagement Team:

The Cat Welfare Engagement Team sits in the Cat Welfare Department, who are responsible for developing understanding, guidance and assurance around cat welfare, and disseminating this knowledge across the organisation and beyond

The Cat Welfare Engagement Team are responsible for supporting Cats Protection in influencing society to improve lives of cats. They do this by:

• Working closely with the wider organisation to ensure that we influence and engage with society in a way that represents and supports cats’ needs and helps to improve the lives for cats

What we’re looking for in our Cat Welfare Engagement Officer:

• Proven experience of leading operationally on community projects within a charity setting
• Significant and demonstrable experience of working with human behaviour change principles to drive continuous improvement within in a community-focused setting
• Understanding of the charity sector and significant experience working with volunteers
• Understanding of the appropriate devolved nation’s communities and culture, particularly in relation to animal welfare and community engagement
• A full UK manual driving license and comfortable driving a small van

What we can offer you in a role where your work helps improve cats’ lives:

• Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance
• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.