Job Description

Programme Manager - Cat Friendly Homing

Home-based, UK (with regular travel for meetings)

About Us

Since 1958 International Cat Care (iCatCare) has been advancing the care of cats worldwide by sharing evidence-based expertise, as well as inspiring individuals and communities to drive change in the understanding, treatment and respect of cats.

We have achieved this by providing cat caregivers, veterinary professionals and those working with unowned cats, with evidence-based, practical information, and the guidance and support they need to improve cat welfare. With better understanding of the species and their individual needs, we believe we can change the lives of millions of cats globally.

We are now looking for a Programme Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, for a two year fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary circa £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 2 years, 30 days after 5 years

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

- Employee assistance programme

- Access to personalised coaching through More Happi

This is a unique opportunity for a project management professional with a strong understanding of cat health, behaviour and wellbeing to join our leading cat welfare organisation.

You’ll have the chance to make a truly global impact, shaping and delivering a programme that improves welfare outcomes and drives better understanding and better outcomes for cats worldwide.

What’s more, this home-based role offers the flexibility to undertake high-impact work from a setting that suits you, as well as a strong benefits package, within a role that offers purpose, autonomy and the chance to improve the lives of cats around the world.

So, if you’re looking for a role where your skills can create meaningful change on an international scale, read on and apply today!

The Role

As the Programme Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of our Cat Friendly Homing Programme, helping organisations around the world improve welfare outcomes for unowned cats through coaching, training and accreditation.

Managing international projects, you will oversee the coaching programme and support a global network of coaches, learners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning initiatives.

You will also drive the development of resources, training materials and the Cat Friendly Homing Accreditation Scheme, while monitoring programme impact, managing budgets and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Additionally, you will:

- Liaise with funders, providing updates, case studies and feedback

- Produce content for newsletters and support webinars, blogs, forums, podcasts and other promotional activities

- Develop Cat Friendly Homing resources, guidance and promotional materials

- Represent the programme at internal and external meetings, events and working groups

- Build and maintain relationships with international stakeholders

About You

To be considered as a Programme Manager, you will need:

- Proven exceptional project management experience, including delivery of complex programmes

- A strong understanding of cat health, behaviour and wellbeing

- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills

- The ability to work independently and build relationships across an international network

- A qualification or significant experience in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, animal welfare, clinical behaviour or a related field

Closing Date: Midnight 9th July 2026

Interviews: 16th July 2026

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Programme Lead, Project Lead, International Programme Manager, Training Programme Manager, Education Programme Manager, or Programme Development Manager.

iCatCare actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

So, if you’re ready to help drive forward a programme that puts cat welfare first as a Programme Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency