Education Manager

CATS PROTECTION; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working options

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking an Education Manager to lead a learning pillar, develop a team of Education Officers and drive accessible, evidence-informed education services. You will collaborate with colleagues to deliver education initiatives, support engagement, and contribute to positive behaviour change across the charity.

The role requires building relationships with volunteers and stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and delivering outcomes aligned with the new Education strategy.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing and delivering high-quality education, engagement or public-awareness activities
• Ability to translate strategy into practical plans and implement them
• Experience leading people, projects or services to deliver outcomes
• Experience using feedback and insight to improve services or resources
• Inclusive and supportive leadership style with commitment to accessibility and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• 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
• Oversee delivery of education initiatives that build knowledge and support positive behaviour change
• Build relationships with colleagues, volunteers and stakeholders to maximise impact
• Act as senior Education contact for designated geographic areas
• Manage priorities and resources across the pillar to achieve outcomes
• Use feedback and evaluation to improve resources, programmes and services
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement
• Create an inclusive culture that supports autonomy and accountability
• Work with Head of Education to deliver an impactful Education service

Skills

Education management

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Behaviour change

Job description

Location: Remote - please note you must be based in the UK.

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

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.

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.