Cat Welfare Engagement Officer
Job in
Inverness, Highland, IV2, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
South West Community Chaplaincy
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Fundraising / Charity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Team: Cat Welfare Engagement
Location: Central Scotland with frequent travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm with occasional evenings and weekends
Salary: Up to £36,327.99 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 Cat Welfare Engagement Officer:
- Improve the lives of cats in the devolved nations by working with people and organisations that can make a difference
- Develop and lead a plan that encourages better cat welfare by influencing how people behave and make decisions (human behaviour change). This will support our operational roles and our ‘All for Cats’ strategy
- Build strong relationships with local vets, animal welfare officers, community leaders, and other groups. Also working closely with internal teams and volunteers to make sure everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals
- Act as a visible ambassador for Cats Protection at events and key meetings, raising the profile of our work and building support for our mission
About the Cat Welfare Engagement Team:
- The Cat Welfare Engagement Team sits in the Cat Welfare Department, who are responsible for developing understanding, guidance and assurance around cat welfare, and disseminating this knowledge across the organisation and beyond
- The Cat Welfare Engagement Team are responsible for supporting Cats Protection in influencing society to improve lives of cats. They do this by:
- Working closely with the wider organisation to ensure that we influence and engage with society in a way that represents and supports cats’ needs and helps to improve the lives for cats
What we’re looking for in our Cat Welfare Engagement Officer:
- Proven experience of leading operationally on community projects within a charity setting
- Significant and demonstrable experience of working with human behaviour change principles to drive continuous improvement within in a community-focused setting
- Understanding of the charity sector and significant experience working with volunteers
- Understanding of the appropriate devolved nation’s communities and culture, particularly in relation to animal welfare and community engagement
- A full UK manual driving license and comfortable driving a small 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
- Learn more about our full reward package:
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