Receptionist
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derbyshire, DE6 5BJ |
| Company: | Cats Protection |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG2749-CWO157 |
Summary
Team: Centre
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Work pattern: 21 hours per week. One weekend on (Saturday & Sunday) and one weekend off on a rolling two week rota. Working three days per week, 8.30am - 4pm including 30 min unpaid break
Salary: Up to £13,800 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 Receptionist:
provide information and assistance to the general public, volunteers and other stakeholders over the telephone, through face to face communication and via email, as well as providing administrative support to the Centre.
About the 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 Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager, Volunteer Team Leader, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistants, Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and Receptionists
What we’re looking for in our Receptionist:
previous administration or customer service experience
a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
a strong, flexible team player
ability to work on own initiative accurately and under pressure
experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
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
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 February 2026
Interview date: 09 and 11 February 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
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
in-person interview at the centre
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.
Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Work pattern: 21 hours per week. One weekend on (Saturday & Sunday) and one weekend off on a rolling two week rota. Working three days per week, 8.30am - 4pm including 30 min unpaid break
Salary: Up to £13,800 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 Receptionist:
provide information and assistance to the general public, volunteers and other stakeholders over the telephone, through face to face communication and via email, as well as providing administrative support to the Centre.
About the 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 Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager, Volunteer Team Leader, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistants, Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and Receptionists
What we’re looking for in our Receptionist:
previous administration or customer service experience
a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
a strong, flexible team player
ability to work on own initiative accurately and under pressure
experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
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
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 February 2026
Interview date: 09 and 11 February 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
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
in-person interview at the centre
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.