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Department: Rehoming & Fostering Services
Location: Manchester
Application Deadline: 18 January 2026
Compensation: £28,481 - £33,118 / year
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview dates:
* 1st stage interview – Monday 26th January 2026
* 2nd stage discovery session – Monday 2nd February 2026
More about the role
You will be responsible for all aspects of the centre – pets, people, facilities, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards.
This role is about leading people, bringing teams together and driving performance. You will help shape the culture of the centre, rethinking how we meet our goals for helping pets.
The standard hours are 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 – 5:00 Monday – Friday, with 1 in 3 weekends and flexibility where needed.
About you
You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll bring strong people‑management skills, deliver operational excellence and balance the needs of pets, people and resources to achieve outstanding results.
Knowledge, skills and experience
* Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading and developing high‑performance teams, setting clearly defined objectives and managing performance in an animal welfare setting.
* Strong knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar animal welfare environment.
* Experience of embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading and managing change in line with organisational objectives.
* Financially aware and numerate.
* Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams.
* Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence and build credibility with colleagues and external parties.
* Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important.
* The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply Blue Cross values.
* Current full driving licence.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 18th January 2026.
The process will include:
* First stage interview and site tour.
* Online discovery session – scenario‑based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues.
Blue Cross benefits
* Full‑time equivalent of 38 days holiday, rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays).
* Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support.
* Free access to GP via MetLife – 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family.
* Health cash plan.
* Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme.
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution.
* Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
* Life assurance.
* 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
* Recognition scheme.
* Annual volunteer days.
* Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
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