Area Branch Development Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Area Branch Development Manager to join our field operations team. You will join us working 35 hours per week (including some evening and weekends) on a 12 month fixed-term contract basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £41,363 per annum, plus car allowance and excellent benefits.

The role will be home-based and the successful candidate must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Cornwall or West Devon, as travel is necessary for the execution of the post holder's duties throughout this region.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we've improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Our branch network is made up of groups of volunteers, led by a Branch Team Leader and overseen by a branch committee. Usually volunteering from their own homes, 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!, As an Area Branch Development Manager you will be accountable for the development, growth and local governance of branches within a designated area. Providing a solution-driven approach with the aim of helping more cats through the effective engagement of local volunteers. You will 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. You will work collaboratively with other CP regional teams where appropriate, identifying where there are opportunities to achieve more by working together.

Proven management experience including drafting business and operational plans
Proven experience of leading and managing volunteers
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
Knowledge of the animal welfare sector
Hold current full clean driving licence

salary of up to £41,363 per annum plus excellent benefits
generous annual leave entitlement
car allowance
contribution pension scheme
life assurance scheme
range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats' eyes. Together we can make a difference.