Operations Officer

1 month ago


Reading, United Kingdom The Duke of Edinburgh Award Full time

**Contract type: 18 months fixed term**
- 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?_

The Operations Officer will support the operation and development of the AAP programme across the UK. This role will support a portfolio of AAPs - the AAP network itself encompasses a variety of providers for all Sections of the Award, from, large UK wide charities to sole traders.

This position will involve working alongside two other Operations Officers within the AAP Team, splitting the support of AAPs into three portfolios. The role will be field-based, and applicants will work from home most of the time, meeting with the AAP contacts virtually, delivering training and conducting audits remotely wherever possible, with some travel to attend field-based audits when necessary, as well as attending conferences and meetings.

**What we are looking for**:
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, and effective team player to join the AAP Team. The post holder will report to the UK Operations Manager (Approved Activity Providers) and will be responsible for the day-to-day contact with and management of Approved Activity Providers (AAPs) in order to support the delivery of the AAP Team business plan.

You will be a passionate advocate for the work of the DofE and be driven to realise the DofE’s strategic ambition to give more than one million young people the chance to participate in our life-changing programmes, over the next five 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.

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**:
**Closing Date**: 28th April at Midnight

**First Interviews**: 9th and 10th of May - To be held virtually

**Second interviews**: 14th of May -Venue to be confirmed

**_ The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including work/education references and covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check._**

**_The geographical allowance is based on a staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum._**

The DofE charity works with organisations across the UK to help young people gain essential skills, experience, confidence and resilience to successfully navigate adult life.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1EU

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