Team: Centre
Location: Dorset
Work pattern: 21 hours per week, working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Hours are 8.15am-1.45pm or 8.15am-2.15pm.
Salary: Up to £16,479.70 per year
Contract: Permanent
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).
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 Community Operations 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 centre cares for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centre is 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 Community Operations Volunteer Team Leader
* A full, manual driving licence is essential
* Proven team leader/supervisory experience of both volunteers and paid employees
* Good organisational skills
* A flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of a 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
* 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: 25 February 2026
Interview date: 10 and 12 March 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. 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)
* Anonymised application form
* In-person interview
We will inform you of any relevant changes to the process. 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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