Volunteer Team Leader
We are seeking a Volunteer Team Leader for the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, their 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 the team and make life better for cats
Responsibilities of the 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:
- centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home
- dealing with thousands of visitors each month, centres are the face of the charity, and they pride themselves on employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.
- the 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 the Volunteer Team Leader:
- A full, manual driving license is essential
- proven team leader/supervisory experience
- good organisational skills
- a flexible approach to hours and enjoys working as part of 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's on offer:
- range of health benefits
- 25 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
Interested Here's how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 September 2024
Virtual interview date: 11 September 2024
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
- virtual written exercise
- virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. You will be informed of any relevant changes.
The charity operates a bias-free application process in their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of their online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
The charity believes in being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where they welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if they're to help more cats. Their ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
Committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. The charity expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.