Programme Manager - DofE Direct
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
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 to yourself that you’re ready for anything, nothing can hold you back.
Do you want to be part of that?
The Role
This role will be at the heart of the DofE’s five-year strategy, Youth Without Limits, helping to ensure that we are open to all young people aged 14-24 across the UK and that our participants reflect the most diverse generation of young people ever.
The DofE Direct Programme Manager will lead the delivery and development of our online programme that enables 18–24-year-olds to achieve a Gold Award independently with remote support. You will deliver exemplary support to the young people doing their DofE through Direct, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other key internal stakeholders, to ensure best practice is always followed.
The DofE Direct Programme Manager, will work with key stakeholders to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with the current offer, make recommendations for future delivery, and implement agreed changes moving forwards.
What we are looking for:
You have experience of managing impactful programmes for young people, ideally virtually, including reviewing and iteratively developing delivery model, extending reach and ensuring accessibility.
You will enjoy working with a wide variety of stakeholders and have excellent relationship management skills, including working with young people, parents/ carers and with a range of internal stakeholders at all levels. You’ll also have an excellent understanding of, and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
This role requires excellent organisation skills, with an ability to identify opportunities and challenges, and pro-actively problem solve. We are also looking for a demonstrated commitment to quality, continuous improvement, learning and development.
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.
From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 days paid director days over the Christmas shutdown, volunteering days, Healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme and an extensive online training programme, plus many more.
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.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight on Sunday 14th July 2024
1st Interviews: Week Commencing 22nd July 2024 ( Via Teams)
2nd Interviews: Week Commencing 29th July 2024 ( Face to face in London)
The DofE are committed 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 references covering any gaps of employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
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 recruitment@dofe.org.
About DofE
Since its launch in 1956, the DofE has empowered millions of young people to become the very best they can be. It was established by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, our Patron, and is still guided by the same set of principles he laid down.
The flexibility and adaptability of DofE have allowed the DofE to spread around the world. We operate through a social franchise model in the UK, licensing and supporting a wide range of organisations to deliver DofE programmes to hundreds of thousands of young people every year.
Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak our ambition to grow the number of young people who can access a DofE programme remains unchanged and we continue to engage new partners and develop innovative ways of working with businesses, the voluntary sector, and policymakers across the UK to ensure that any young person who wants to do their DofE can do so. To find out more visit DofE.org/about.
Diversity, equality & inclusion
The DofE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, develop, promote and value people and the DofE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the most diverse generation of young adults ever, our staff need a range of perspectives, skills, and lived experience.
While we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds to join our passionate and friendly team, at present people of colour, disabled people, and people under 25 are not as well represented as we would like. As such we particularly encourage applicants from these backgrounds.
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