Centre Manager

Cats Protection

Location: York

Salary: Up to £38,918.33 per year

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 09 September 2026

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 Centre Manager

• Manage all employees and volunteers within the centre
• 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

About The Centre Team

• Our 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 Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Managers, Senior Rehoming and Welfare Assistants and Rehoming and Welfare Assistants

What We're Looking For In Our Centre Manager

• Previous line management experience
• 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 in a role where you make a difference to cats' lives every day

• Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well at work
• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
• 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
• Practical financial support, including access to Salary Finance
• Everyday support such as eye care vouchers and confidential advice services
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most
• Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet's health

Find out more about our reward package on our Careers website

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There's a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.