Senior PA

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA to join our team as a Senior PA to provide PA and administrative support to both our People and Culture Director and Advocacy and Influence Director. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £36,649 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

The People and Culture Directorate is made up of a number of key departments at Cats Protection who work together to support the work and wellbeing of our volunteers and employees to help even more cats and have an even greater impact on cat welfare. 

The newly formed Advocacy and Influence Directorate is made up of five key departments that will bring together and amplify our voice to increase our reach and influence, driving societal and legislative change to improve cat welfare across the UK.

Responsibilities of our Senior PA:

As our Senior PA you will provide secretariat to Connect, which forms part of Connecting for Cats, Cats Protection’s consultation and engagement programme. You will provide an office management function ensuring that office systems and processes run smoothly whilst improving as appropriate; help plan, attend and service meetings with both the People and Culture Director and Advocacy and Influence Director including producing agendas, meeting papers and minutes and organise and manage electronic diaries, arrange internal and external meetings and coordinate travel arrangements. This is a busy and diverse role where you will be engaging with internal and external stakeholders. You will be working to tight deadlines and work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

What we’re looking for in our Senior PA:

- Proven experience providing PA and administrative support to a senior level

- Degree level qualification or relevant equivalent experience

- Experience of diary planning and making travel arrangements

- Experience planning and servicing meetings, as well as follow up activity

- Excellent organisational, administration and communication skills

- A problem solver with strong planning and prioritisation skills

- Assertive, yet approachable and adaptable

- Strong minute taking skills

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £36,649 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working options
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 17th July 2024

Virtual interview date: 26th & 29th July 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.