Cats Protection · Paignton, United Kingdom
Team: Retail
Location: Paignton
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Starting salary of £25,644 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 Shop Manager:
To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:
Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity
What we can offer you in a role where you make a difference to cats’ lives every day:
Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well at work
Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
26 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
Practical financial support, including access to Salary Finance
Everyday support such as eye care vouchers and confidential advice services
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most
Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
Find out more about our reward package:
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 11 October 2026
Virtual interview date: TBC 20 October 2026
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 via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).