Pet Foster Network Lead

Blue Cross For Pets; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

GP access

Pension scheme

CPD support

Job summary

Blue Cross is seeking a part-time Foster Coordinator in Greater Manchester to recruit and support volunteer fosterers, coordinate with the Adoptions Coordinator, and promote fostering across local communities. The role focuses on building a reliable fosterer network and ensuring high-quality care for pets awaiting homes.

The position requires strong communication, team leadership, and experience working with volunteers in an animal welfare setting.

Qualifications

• Supervision or management of volunteers.
• Experience in an animal welfare environment.
• Experience running and marketing recruitment campaigns for volunteers.
• Experience working with local communities and promoting volunteering opportunities.
• Strong interviewing and recruitment skills.
• Ability to deliver high customer satisfaction in a client-focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and numerical skills.
• Current full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support a network of volunteer fosterers.
• Collaborate with Adoptions Coordinator to monitor foster capacity and skills.
• Establish connections with local communities and partners to promote fostering.

Skills

Volunteer management

Animal welfare experience

Recruitment campaigns

Community engagement

Interviewing skills

Customer service

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Tools

Computerised systems

Job description

Blue Cross is seeking a part-time Foster Coordinator in Greater Manchester to recruit and support volunteer fosterers, coordinate with the Adoptions Coordinator, and promote fostering across local communities. The role focuses on building a reliable fosterer network and ensuring high-quality care for pets awaiting homes.

The position requires strong communication, team leadership, and experience working with volunteers in an animal welfare setting.