At Cats Protection we’re here for every cat. At the forefront of research on cat welfare, we use our decades of experience to support cat owners to keep their pets happy, healthy and safe. From creating a cat-friendly home, to understanding their behaviour, to fostering cats for anyone fleeing domestic abuse. We know that, for many people, their cat is part of the family. So our trained volunteer listeners are here to support anyone who’s dealing with the heartbreak of their cat’s death, a cat who has gone missing or difficult issues like euthanasia. We also offer cat owners peace of mind that, if they should pass away themselves, we’ll look after their cat and find them a loving new home. Helping people understand their cats better means we can often avoid the need for owners to give up their pets. But when rehoming is the right thing to do, we look after cats with care and kindness, and help them find a loving new place to stay. We campaign to make sure cats are not forgotten by decision makers, speaking out on issues like kitten smuggling and cat theft. And we run the world’s largest single-species neutering programme, for both pets and feral cats, to support a healthy and balanced cat population. Whatever it takes, we’re here for cats and the people who care for them. Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Job description

Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and staff, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.

What difference will you make?

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have over 250 branches across the UK, all of which help our feline friends in different ways.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with Strong interpersonal, leadership and people management skills Experience of promoting a positive team environment Confidence and experience of ensuring policies, procedures and processes are met Excellent communication skills with individuals and groups at all levels Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and delegate Ability to think and plan ahead Patience and diplomacy Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

What will you be doing?

Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve, help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and staff, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection. What can you expect to be doing? Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group Organising and chairing team meetings Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection

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