Operations Officer - Dundee, United Kingdom - The Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

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Dundee, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had.

Because when you prove yourself that you're ready for anything nothing can hold you back._

Do you want to be part of that?_

This is a part time opportunity of 17.5 hours a week, to join a small, dynamic, ambitious and welcoming team that believes in the transformative power of youth work and the power of partnerships.

Operations Officers support the operational delivery and development of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) through managing a portfolio of Licensed Organisations (LOs).

LOs range from local authorities, state and independent schools to youth organisations, secure units and community groups.

The DofE Scotland Operations team works with these licensed organisations to build their capacity, support their reach into more marginalised communities and ensure quality and compliance with the Award framework.

The DofE Scotland office covers DofE activity across the length and breadth of Scotland, working with over 140 Licensed Organisations and over 19,000 young people in the last year alone.

Each Operations Officer manages a portfolio based on broad geographic region.

The role will be field-based and when not attending meetings, employees will work from home. You will need to have an appropriate home office set up and live within the region.

What we are looking for:

You will be a passionate advocate for the work of the DofE and motivated by the charity's strategic ambition to give more than one million young people the chance to participate in our life-changing programmes, over the next four years.

A full job description can be viewed below.

What will you get in return?

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.

You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together.

A salary
between £27,000 - £30,428 per annum
(pro-rata) dependent on experience.

From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension, volunteering hours, Healthcare cash plan and an employee assistance programme.

Through our Flexible Working policy, the DofE provides an opportunity to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs.

How to apply:

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.

Interviews will be:
on the 1st of September 2023 in the portfolio area

Second Interviews (if required) TBC
The DofE are commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including 2 years references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.