Job Description
Team: Health & Safety and Environment Location: Remote Work pattern: 17.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, to be worked over a minimum of three days Salary: Up to £14,227.47 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 Health & Safety and Environment Administrator: - Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Health, Safety & Environment team - Manage shared inboxes, responding to or escalating enquiries as appropriate - Coordinate meetings, training and site visits, including scheduling, logistics and action tracking - Collect, collate, organise and report on Health & Safety and Environmental data - Support the continuous improvement of systems, processes and documentation - Maintain accurate records, documentation, trackers and team planning tools About the Health & Safety and Environment team: The team is a multi-tasking team that undertakes most Health and Safety tasks in-house, working closely with most other teams within Cats Protection. The team is made up of a head of department, senior officer, environment and sustainability lead, administrator and 4 regional officers who cover the whole of the UK. The team deal with the Cats Protection retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE, branch volunteer enquiries and more. What we’re looking for in our Health & Safety and Environment Administrator: - Experience of providing administration support to a health & safety or environment team - Experience of handling and collating health & safety and/or environmental data, including tracking and reporting on utility consumption and energy usage - Experience working with a range of internal stakeholders and responding to queries - Experience managing shared inboxes, calendars and coordinating meetings - Strong organisational, communication and collaboration skills - Proficient in all Microsoft Office programmes - Proactive attitude to problem solving and managing administrative tasks What we can offer you: - 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service - A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind - 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 - Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance - Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health Learn more about our full reward package Application closing date: 10th August 2026 Virtual interview date: w/c 31st August 2026 Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 1. anonymised application form 2. video screening 3. virtual interview Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. Please email us 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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