Project officer (Post 16)

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national youth charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Officer to lead innovative projects supporting young people aged 14-24. This remote position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance accessibility for marginalized youth. Strong engagement skills and experience in project management are essential. Benefits include excellent holidays and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Flexible holiday options

Employee assistance programme

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Motivated and efficient with a passion for supporting young people.
• Experience in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and implementation of strategic projects.
• Work with stakeholders for successful project implementation.
• Maintain systems and manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborate to drive large-scale projects.

Skills

Project design and delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple timelines

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Project Officer (Post 16) position will be based from home with occasional national travel. This role supports new and innovative UK-wide projects and contributes to the DofE’s five-year Youth Without Limits strategy, helping ensure the DofE is open to all young people aged 14-24 across the UK and that participants reflect the most diverse generation of young people ever. This role is remote, with flexibility to travel nationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of significant strategic projects to increase access and support marginalised young people.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation.
• Maintain excellent attention to detail, set up and monitor systems, and manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment to drive large-scale projects forward.

What we are looking for

• A motivated and efficient Project Officer with a passion for supporting young people and giving them the best opportunities in life.
• Experience in working within a dynamic team and supporting project design and delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to manage multiple timelines.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and drive projects forward.

How to apply and interview dates

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.

This role is a 12 months fixed term position.

The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 16th November - Midnight.

1st interviews will take place in WC 1st December and will be virtual via Teams.

2nd interviews will take place in WC 8th December if required; venue to be confirmed.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or would like any assistance to improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email [e-mail].

Benefits

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and an 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 and sick leave.

Safeguarding and eligibility

The DofE is 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/education, and will need to 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 per annum.