Volunteer Team Leader

Team: Centre

Location: Forth Valley Centre

Work pattern: 24 hours per week

Salary: Up to £18,374.40 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.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Volunteer Team Leader:

• promote and co-ordinate volunteering for the centre
• develop contacts internally and externally e.g., with volunteers, employees, and the wider Volunteering Department
• recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of the centre

About the centre team:

• our centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home
• dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection, and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.
• our team is made up of a Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager a Senior Rehoming & Welfare Assistant and Rehoming & Welfare Assistants

What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:

• A full, manual driving license is essential
• proven team leader/supervisory experience
• good organisational skills
• a flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of team
• lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude!
• experience working with or handling cats is desirable
• understanding of volunteerism is a must!

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 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

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 01 September 2024

Virtual interview date: 11 September 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.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. virtual written exercise
3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

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