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HR Officer

Remote
Full-time
5th July 2026
Listed today

Location: Remote with occasion travel for meetings

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £33,994.86 per year

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st May 2027

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 HR Officer:

Provide a customer-focused and efficient HR Service, ensuring the effective delivery of all first line support and transactional HR activity

Provide managers with guidance on HR processes and procedures in line with our policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice

About the Human Resources team:

You will be part of a team of four (three HR Officers and a Team Leader) and a wider team of HR Advisors and HR Business Partners

What we’re looking for in our HR Officer:

Good understanding of employment legislation and best practice

Experience of providing day-to-day HR guidance and support

Proven experience of applying HR policies and procedures

An understanding and experience of using HR systems

Proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure

Excellent communication skills with a variety of stakeholders

Happy to undertake occasional travel to any location within the UK, including potential overnight stays away from home

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 on 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.

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.