Blue Cross UK

About the Company

We are a charity that provides specialist care, services, and support for pets and people throughout their life together. We cherish the profound bond between pets and their owners, recognising the remarkable difference they make in each other's lives. Our work is multifaceted, addressing a range of pet needs: Rehoming & Fostering: We care for and match homeless cats, dogs, horses, and small pets with loving families across the UK, ensuring each pet finds the right home. Veterinary: Our four animal hospitals provide care for sick and injured pets when their families cannot afford private treatment. Behaviour: We assist pets with behavioral issues upon arrival and offer ongoing support for rehomed pets. Our leading charity status in pet behaviour enables us to educate others through talks, social media, and training materials. Education: We offer talks and advice to support people in caring for their pets, both now and in the future. Pet Loss: Our Pet Loss Support Service is available 365 days a year to help those coping with the loss of a pet, with trained volunteers providing support. We recognise the importance of pet owners and work hard to improve their lives too. By supporting pet owners, we believe we can create happier and healthier lives for both pets and their human companions.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Blue Cross UK

Job Title

Rehoming Centre Manager - fixed term

Job Description

**Job Title:** Rehoming Centre Manager – Fixed Term (until 16 Feb 2027) **Role Summary:** Operational leader responsible for overall performance of the Devon rehoming, advice & behaviour centre. Manages pets, people, compliance and finances, drives continuous improvement, and ensures high welfare standards and excellent customer service. **Expectations:** - Provide inspirational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, including Assistant Managers. - Deliver the centre’s strategic objectives while maintaining animal welfare and financial targets. - Uphold Blue Cross values and act as the public face of the organisation. - Work a 37.5‑hour week on a rota that includes one weekend in three and occasional bank holidays. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee day‑to‑day centre operations, ensuring compliance with animal welfare, health & safety and regulatory requirements. - Lead, motivate and develop staff; set clear objectives, monitor performance and manage change initiatives. - Manage the centre’s budget, control costs, and produce financial reports. - Maintain high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement. - Coordinate with external partners, foster carers and the Home Direct Scheme to place animals in suitable homes. - Drive continuous improvement processes and embed a culture of quality and efficiency. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience leading high‑performance teams in an animal‑welfare or similar charitable environment. - Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and operational excellence. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing abilities. - Financial acumen and numeracy; experience managing budgets and cost control. - Resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence for work in emotionally charged settings. - Ability to adapt to and lead change; collaborative working across functions. - Full, clean UK driving licence. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum: Secondary education (GCSE/A‑Levels) or equivalent. - Preferred: Relevant higher‑education qualification (e.g., Business Management, Animal Science, Veterinary Nursing) or professional certification in animal welfare/management. - No specific professional licences required beyond a full driving licence.

Exeter, United kingdom

On site

07-01-2026