Overview
Team: Centre
Location: Warrington Cat Centre and multi-pen site in Oldham, North Manchester
Work pattern: 35 hours per week to include weekends and bank holidays
Salary: Up to £42,182 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.
Responsibilities
* Manage all employees and volunteers within the centre and our multi-pen site in Oldham
* Be responsible for the high standard of care given to the cats within the centre, ensuring welfare and veterinary procedures are adhered to
* Actively promote the values and aims of Cats Protection to all employees and volunteers as well as the local community
* Actively promote the importance of donations, fundraising and other income within the centre and to the general public
* Support and co-ordinate volunteer foster carers
About the centre 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 Deputy Centre Manager, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistant, Rehoming and Welfare Assistants, Volunteer Team Leader and a Receptionist
What we’re looking for in our Centre Manager
* Previous line management experience of employees and volunteers
* Experience of managing budgets
* Working knowledge of animal welfare and experience in the sector
* Proven ability to multi-task, work on own initiative, delegate tasks and work under pressure
* Excellent customer service skills
* Full UK manual driving licence
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: 08 May 2026
Interview date: 20 and 21 May 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.
Recruitment journey
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
Virtual interview with presentation on Microsoft Teams
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.
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