The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Operations Officer- Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire
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About Us
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.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives young people the chance to develop skills for work and life.
Our structured programmes of volunteering, physical and skills-based challenges inspire, guide, and encourage young people to widen their experiences and learn new skills.
Through a licensing process, we partner with youth organisations and support them in their delivery of our programmes to their young people. These organisations range from schools and colleges to local authorities, charities, secure units, and community organisations.
Role Overview
Working within our values and behavioural framework, the role involves closely managing the relationships of our partner organisations (known as Licensed Organisations – LOs) and ensuring those within your portfolio offer quality and inclusive DofE programmes to young people.
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While managing these relationships, across your portfolio area in Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire you will also identify and develop new relationships with appropriate educational and community organisations to widen the access of the DofE to young people, particularly those who experience marginalisation.
You will be undertaking regular meetings, in person and virtually, engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels within different organisations across your portfolio area. When not out at meetings, you will be working from home.
Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their future opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
- A team player who has a passion for the development of young people and who will be enthusiastic
- Someone who can engage and influence a variety of stakeholders and will be an authentic ambassador for the DofE
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to inspire and influence stakeholders to enable young people to participate in DofE
- Exceptionally organised with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and have excellent administrative skills
- Computer literate and competent in MS Office applications
- Flexible in approach, with a positive outlook and an active contribution to the team
- Willingness to travel to meet Licensed Organisations as required, utilising public transport or own vehicle
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Application Process
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.
Deadline for applying for this role: Sunday 16th August - midnight
Interviews will take place on: WC: 24th August - to be held via Teams
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email at recruitment@dofe.org.
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