Cats Protection
Branch Development Manager
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Team: Community Operations
Location: Home based with travel covering Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Birmingham
Work pattern: 35 hours across Monday - Friday some weekends and evenings/overnight stays
Salary: Up to £44,289.75 per year
Contract: Permanent
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 Branch Development Manager:
- accountable for the development, growth and local governance of branches within a designated area
- provide a solution-driven approach with the aim of helping more cats through the effective engagement of local volunteers
- develop and deliver an area plan that captures the importance of volunteer engagement, recruitment, support, enabling and succession planning to ultimately achieve branch growth and sustainability.
- manage local area budgets and have a clear oversight of branch income and expenditure plans.
About the team:
- our branch network is made up of groups of volunteers, led by a Branch Team Leader and overseen by a branch committee.
- our branch volunteers foster cats until they are ready to re-home, raise funds to directly help the cats in their care, spread vital cat welfare messages across to members of the public, carry out trap-neuter-return activity, and much more!
- The team is made up of a Regional Community Operations Manager, Branch Development Managers, Centre Managers and Community Operations Volunteer Team Managers
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What we’re looking for in our Branch Development Manager:
- proven experience of leading and managing volunteers
- proven management/team leadership experience including drafting operational plans
- experience of planning and implementing new processes and systems across a multi-site organisation
- proficient IT skills, including all aspects of Microsoft Office relevant packages and knowledge of database management
- personal and professional manner and credibility that generate trust and confidence in others
- hold current driving licence and access to own vehicle as well as being comfortable with driving a van
What we can offer you in a role where your work helps improve cats’ lives:
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance
- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
- Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
- Learn more about our full reward package: here
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Interested? Here’s how to apply:
- Application closing date: 13 September 2026
- Interview date: 28 and 28 September 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. 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
- in-person interview with presentation
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
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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