Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in supporting and managing a team of volunteers., Knowledge of charity best practices and compliance., Strong communication and leadership skills., Ability to monitor financial stability and manage expenditures..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and support a team of volunteers in their roles.

Organise and chair team meetings to ensure effective communication.

Collaborate with the Branch Development Manager to plan volunteer activities.

Act as an ambassador for Cats Protection, promoting its values and mission.

Job description

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

What difference will you make?

You can expect us to Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities Time expectation Our branch team leader volunteers usually spend 10 to 15 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. There will be times of year when more hours are required, such as towards the end of the financial year, but support and guidance are available. You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for! If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch for an informal conversation.

What are we looking for?

What we need from you You’ll be Experience in supporting a team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group Organising and chairing team meetings Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection

What will you be doing?

The difference you will make to cats and people At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection. You can expect us to Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

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