Cat Welfare Engagement Officer


Company:	Cats Protection
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	G66 5LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

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: here

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 1st November 2026

Interview date: 10th & 11th November 2026

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

application form

virtual interview

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.

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