Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £66,573.16 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 Senior Veterinary Engagement Manager:

Support the Chief Veterinary Officer and the Head of Cat Welfare Engagement in the engagement of the veterinary profession

Ensuring the support and facilitation for vets to play a central role in improving cat welfare

Be a key veterinary spokesperson and manage the liaison with veterinary profession bodies including the veterinary corporates

Offer veterinary support for the wider organisation, with particular focus on supporting the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate and external communications teams in ensuring that activities are aligned with our ‘We Put Cats First’ values and in the work with partnerships

Act as a veterinary subject matter expert for the research team

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:

Wrking 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

Wrking with key stakeholder groups (vets, vet nurses, behaviourists etc.) to enable them to improve the lives of cats they come into contact with

What we’re looking for in our Senior Veterinary Engagement Manager:

Valid UK driving license with access to own vehicle

Extensive experience in clinical practice as a Veterinary Surgeon

Line management and leadership experience at a senior level within the charity/veterinary sector

Strong networking skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across various organisational levels

Good understanding of feline welfare and shelter medicine principles

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

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

virtual interview with presentation and written assignment

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.

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.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

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.

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