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Volunteer Team Leader

Job details
Posting date: 12 August 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 09 September 2024
Location: Clackmannanshire, FK10 3HT
Company: Cats Protection
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG2749-FWO078

Summary

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 here


Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 25 August 2024

Virtual interview date: 04 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:


anonymised application form
virtual written exercise
virtual interview


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

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.