Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
Team: Retail
Location: South East Region (including London)
Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £9,345.68 per annum (+£724 London Weighting Allowance)
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 Van Driver:
To enable the safe and timely movement of goods across the Cats Protection retail estate
To supervise the volunteers who are assisting on the van, ensuring they operate within health and safety guidelines
To act as a brand ambassador for Cats Protection, being a role model for the values and behaviour’s of the charity
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 jewelry 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 Van Driver:
Experience of driving a commercial van (manual), and using satellite navigation equipment
An awareness of health and safety procedures and manual handling
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Flexibility to travel within the region as required
Hold a full UK driving license
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
and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 6th October 2026
Virtual interview date: 14th 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
In person interview meet up/interview with Area Manager
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.