Description
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Radcliffe, M26 1NQ
Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview Dates
* 1st stage interview – w/c 20th April 2026
* 2nd stage discovery session – w/c 27th April 2026
More about the role
Our Manchester centre is a dynamic environment where a competent and innovative leader can shape the future of the centre for the benefit of pets and clients. You will oversee all aspects of the centre – pets, people, facilities, compliance and finances – working closely with your Assistant Managers to inspire and empower the team and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
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, sound knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar setting, and the confidence and decisiveness to 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, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal‑welfare setting.
* Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar environment.
* Experience of positively 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 our 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 12th April 2026. The process will include the interview stages outlined above and a scenario‑based online discovery session.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Benefits
* Full‑time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
* Programme 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
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