Education Manager (Remote) – Lead Education Programs

Cats Protection; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Education leadership

People management

Strategy to delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Programme development

Behaviour change understanding

Job description

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.