Location: Midsommer Norton (this is not a remote based role)
Work pattern: 21 hours per week, the team are currently working Monday to Friday, this may change in the future
Salary: Up to £14,018.52 per annum
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 Retail Online Hub Assistant:
process and list donations on the donated online hub operation to maximize our donated online income stream
work collaboratively with shop management and volunteers to deliver a robust operation and positive customer experience
About the Retail team:
we currently operate 75+ shops across the country and an online trading operation for new and donated goods
retail and trading play a key role in growing income and introducing new audiences to Cats Protection.
What we’re looking for in our Retail Online Hub Assistant:
experience of listing and selling items on online platforms (Professional or personal).
good IT skills and confident using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
ability to communicate effectively with employees written and verbal at all levels within and outside of the organisation.
self-motivated with a flexible, positive, and resilient attitude.
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
Virtual interview date: TBC - Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved
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
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.