Team: Cat Welfare & Operations
Location: Essex Cat Centre
Work pattern: 35 hours per week,1 in 2 weekends, variable shift pattern covering 7 days per week
Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year
Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months
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 Centre Manager:
- Manage all employees and volunteers within the centre
- Be responsible for the high standard of care given to the cats within the centre, ensuring welfare and veterinary procedures are adhered to 
- Actively promote the values and aims of Cats Protection to all employees and volunteers as well as the local community
- Actively promote the importance of donations, fundraising and other income within the centre and to the general public
About the centre team:
- Our adoption and homing 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 Deputy Manager, Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistant, a team of Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and volunteers.
What we’re looking for in our Centre Manager:
- Previous line management experience
- Experience of managing and supporting budgets
- Working knowledge of animal welfare and experience in the sector
- Proven ability to multi-task, work on own initiative, delegate tasks and work under pressure
- Excellent customer service skills
- Full UK manual driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about here
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
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Centre Manager in Chelmsford employer: Cats
Cats Protection is an exceptional employer, offering a fulfilling role as a Cat Welfare Van Driver & Brand Ambassador within a supportive and passionate team. Located in the vibrant South East Region, including London, employees benefit from a flexible rota-based schedule, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of cats and their owners. With a strong commitment to volunteer engagement and safety, Cats Protection fosters a collaborative work culture that values every contribution.
