Deputy Centre Manager

Cats Protection; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Salary Finance access

Eye care vouchers

Enhanced sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Cats Protection in Huntington, North Yorkshire, is seeking a Deputy Centre Manager. This permanent role is 35 hours per week, including weekends, with a salary up to £28,454.94 per year. You will support the Centre Manager to ensure staffing, welfare of cats, and compliant procedures.

Join a team dedicated to rehoming thousands of cats and delivering high standards of care and administration at all times.

Qualifications

• Supervisor/team leader experience, ideally within an animal welfare environment or organisation.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats.
• Driven, positive and enthusiastic with initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) as you may drive centre vans.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Centre Manager to ensure adequate staffing at all times and provide effective cover in the Manager's absence.
• Ensure the welfare of all cats in our care and that administrative and maintenance procedures meet high standards aligned with our vision.
• Plan and direct activities of the cat care team in agreement with the Centre Manager.
• Handle homing and acceptance of cats and kittens and ensure forms are completed and veterinary standards are met by a qualified person.

Skills

Supervisor/Team lead

Excellent communication

Infectious disease knowledge (cats)

Driven and proactive

Driving licence

Job description

Team: Centre

Location: Huntington, North Yorkshire

Work pattern: 35 hours per week to include weekends

Salary: Up to £28,454.94 per year

Contract: Permanent

This role requires an enhanced DBS 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 Deputy Centre Manager:

• Work with the Centre Manager, ensuring the required level of employee cover at all times and to provide effective cover in the absence of the Manager
• Ensure the welfare of all cats in our care and ensure that all administrative and maintenance procedures are completed to a high standard that is in keeping with our vision
• To plan and direct the activities of the cat care employees in agreement with the Centre Manager
• To handle the homing and accepting of cats and kittens and ensure completion of the necessary forms and ensure minimum veterinary standards are carried out by a suitably qualified person

About the centre team:

• Our centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home
• Our team is made up of a Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and Rehoming and Welfare Assistants

What we’re looking for in our Deputy Centre Manager:

• Supervisor/team leader experience, ideally within an animal welfare environment or organisation
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats
• A driven, positive and enthusiastic individual with plenty of initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure
• A full UK, manual or automatic driving licence as you may on occasion be required to drive centre vans

What we can offer you in a role where you make a difference to cats’ lives every day

• Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well at work
• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
• 26 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
• Practical financial support, including access to Salary Finance
• Everyday support such as eye care vouchers and confidential advice services
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most
• Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
• Find out more about our reward package: here