Branch Support Unit Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | East Sussex, RH17 7TT |
| Cwmni: | Cats Protection |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ORG2749-CWO215 |
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Team: Branch Support Unit
Location: Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Hybrid working)
Work pattern: 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday (very occasional weekend working may be required)
Salary: Up to £26,828.94 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term contract until the end of December 2026
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 Support Unit Advisor:
Deliver proactive operational and administrative support to Volunteer Teams, Centres, and regional Operations staff, managing communications, enquiries, and departmental processes
Coordinate and support volunteer engagement activities, including recruitment drives, events, and with charity policies, while facilitating cat relocations and centre visits
Lead on organising meetings and events, sourcing cost-effective venues, managing logistics, and supporting project implementation across regional teams
About the Branch Support Unit team:
We sit within the Central Operations team
Our day-to-day work includes; maintaining branch information on the database; arranging events lottery licenses, PetPlan, cat relocations, NCC visits and processing Annual Returns; supporting Operations staff with projects and collating and dispatching mail outs to Volunteer Teams and centres
We currently have a team of 8 AND ONE TEAM LEADER
What we’re looking for in our Branch Support Unit Advisor:
Administration experience preferably within an office environment
A customer service background with experience interacting with members of the public
Proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressur
A confident communicator, particularly using the telephone
Strong Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
Able to travel away from home with some overnights
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 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, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st May 2026
Virtual interview date: 4th & 5th June 2026
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:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview & Task via Microsoft Teams
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
Location: Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Hybrid working)
Work pattern: 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday (very occasional weekend working may be required)
Salary: Up to £26,828.94 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term contract until the end of December 2026
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 Support Unit Advisor:
Deliver proactive operational and administrative support to Volunteer Teams, Centres, and regional Operations staff, managing communications, enquiries, and departmental processes
Coordinate and support volunteer engagement activities, including recruitment drives, events, and with charity policies, while facilitating cat relocations and centre visits
Lead on organising meetings and events, sourcing cost-effective venues, managing logistics, and supporting project implementation across regional teams
About the Branch Support Unit team:
We sit within the Central Operations team
Our day-to-day work includes; maintaining branch information on the database; arranging events lottery licenses, PetPlan, cat relocations, NCC visits and processing Annual Returns; supporting Operations staff with projects and collating and dispatching mail outs to Volunteer Teams and centres
We currently have a team of 8 AND ONE TEAM LEADER
What we’re looking for in our Branch Support Unit Advisor:
Administration experience preferably within an office environment
A customer service background with experience interacting with members of the public
Proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressur
A confident communicator, particularly using the telephone
Strong Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
Able to travel away from home with some overnights
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 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, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st May 2026
Virtual interview date: 4th & 5th June 2026
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:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview & Task via Microsoft Teams
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