Education Manager

Cats Protection; United Kingdom; A distancia; GBP 44.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cats Protection in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Education Manager for a remote, permanent role within the Education team. You will lead one pillar, turn strategy into concrete plans and outcomes, and manage a team of Education Officers to deliver high-quality, accessible education.

You will build strong relationships with colleagues and volunteers, oversee service development, and use feedback to shape programmes that drive positive behaviour change.

Formación

• A track record of developing and delivering high-quality education, engagement or public-awareness activities for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of how education can contribute to positive behaviour change.
• Experience leading people, projects or services and delivering outcomes.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical plans and implement them.
• Experience planning and coordinating work, balancing priorities, risks and dependencies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead one Education pillar, turning strategy into plans, programmes and outcomes.
• Manage and develop a team of Education Officers, creating an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Lead Education service development and change, test, learn and improve delivery.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers and stakeholders to maximise impact.
• Act as a senior Education contact for designated geographic areas, informing planning with local insight.
• Manage competing priorities, workloads, resources, risks and dependencies across the pillar.
• Use audience insight, feedback and evaluation to improve resources, programmes and services.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, sharing good practice.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative culture supporting autonomy, development and accountability.
• Work with Head of Education to deliver an impactful Education service.

Conocimientos

Education leadership

People management

Strategy to delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Programme development

Behaviour change understanding

Descripción del empleo

Team: Education

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £49,149.84 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 the Education Manager:

• Lead one of our Education pillars, turning strategy into plans, programmes and outcomes
• Manage and develop a team of Education Officers, creating an inclusive and high-performing culture
• Leading and supporting the Education service development and change, working collaboratively with Officers and colleagues to test, learn and improve how Education is delivered . Oversee the delivery of accessible, evidence-informed education initiatives that build knowledge and understanding, support engagement and contribute to the conditions for positive behaviour change
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers and stakeholders to maximise impact
• Act as a senior Education contact for designated geographic areas, ensuring local insight informs planning and delivery
• Manage competing priorities, workloads, resources, risks and dependencies across the pillar, ensuring activity remains focused on agreed outcomes
• Use audience insight, feedback and evaluation to improve resources, programmes and services
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and the sharing of good practice
• Create an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture that draws on Education Officers' professional expertise and supports appropriate autonomy, development and accountability
• Work with the Head of Education and fellow Education Managers to deliver an impactful Education service

About the Education team:

The Education department is an established part of Cats Protection's work, with a strong foundation of expertise, experience and relationships across the organisation and beyond. Our work reaches a wide range of audiences and involves working closely with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to develop and deliver effective education that supports better outcomes for cats and the people who care for them. We are now entering an important next stage as we begin to implement our new Education strategy and evolve how we work.

What we're looking for in our Education Manager:

• A track record of developing and delivering high-quality education, engagement or public-awareness activities for a range of audiences.
• An understanding of how effective education and engagement can contribute to positive behaviour change.
• Experience leading and developing people, projects, programmes or services and delivering high-quality outcomes
• The ability to translate strategic objectives into practical plans and successfully implement them
• Experience of planning and coordinating a range of work, balancing competing priorities, capacity, risks and dependencies to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Experience influencing, relationship building and engaging stakeholders to build commitment and achieve shared goals
• Experience using feedback, evaluation and insight to improve services, programmes or resources
• An inclusive and supportive leadership style, with a commitment to accessibility, safeguarding and continuous improvement

What we can offer you:

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance
• Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet's health

Application closing date: 2nd November 2026

Virtual interview date: 20th, 23rd & 24th November 2026

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. virtual interview and presentation

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

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.