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About the Role
Manage a portfolio of Licensed Organisations (LOs), primarily schools, alongside colleges, charities, local authorities, youth groups, pupil referral units and young offender institutions. Support and develop organisations delivering the DofE programme, acting as the key point of contact and ensuring a high-quality, inclusive and sustainable DofE offer.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Licensed Organisations to support the successful delivery of high-quality DofE programmes.
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance, induction and training to DofE leaders and staff.
- Develop and implement organisational development plans with both short and long-term objectives.
- Monitor performance, participation and growth using DofE systems and online management tools, including eDofE.
- Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders, both online and face-to-face.
- Carry out licence reviews and support the onboarding of new Licensed Organisations.
- Drive participation among young people experiencing marginalisation and help organisations improve inclusivity and reach.
- Support the planning and delivery of regional and national events, including occasional evening, weekend and overnight commitments.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across England and the wider UK through projects and working groups.
- Support grant applications and assist with monitoring and reporting requirements for funded projects.
- Contribute to the delivery of the DofE strategy and England business plan.
Requirements
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and organisations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
- Confident delivering meetings, training sessions and presentations both virtually and in person.
- A solution-focused approach with the confidence to challenge poor practice constructively.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and act upon data and performance information.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Willing to travel regularly across the North West Surrey portfolio area.
- Flexible to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Live within, or very close to, the North West Surrey area.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- References covering any gaps of employment/education will be required.
- Confirm eligibility to work in the UK.
- Complete a health check.
Skills
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Knowledge or experience of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
- Understanding of the education, youth or voluntary sectors and the challenges faced within these environments.
Location
- Home based / with some regional travel
- North West Surrey
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- £30,247 - £35,585 / year
Benefits
- Generous pension contribution
- Employee assistance programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Volunteer leave
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Buy additional annual leave
- Benefits discount website
- Death in service benefit 4 x salary
- Incapacity benefit
- Generous family leave
- Generous sick leave
- Geographical allowance of 7% capped at £4,000 per annum (for postcodes within 30 miles of Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS)
About the Company
- The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Equal Opportunity
- Not specified