The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Operations

• Managing a team of geographically dispersed Operations Officers
• Supporting the operational delivery and development of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) across Scotland
• Managing, coaching, and supporting Operations Officers
• Building strong partnerships to increase DofE’s engagement across communities in Scotland
• Collaborating with the Scotland team and contributing to national working groups

Operations Manager

Director

• Lead and inspire the Wales Team and delivery network, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Build strategic relationships across government, education, and voluntary sectors to champion accessibility and inclusion.
• Deliver KPIs aligned with Welsh Government priorities and DofE’s strategic goals.
• Ensure safeguarding and data protection compliance, placing young people’s safety at the heart of all activity.
• Oversee licensing, quality assurance, and support for delivery partners and volunteers.
• Manage financial operations and mitigate key risks.
• Collaborate with UK-wide Directors to ensure strategic alignment and share best practices.
• Drive cross-departmental collaboration across the DofE with a particular focus on collaborative working with Strategic Programmes, Quality and Compliance, External Affairs, and Fundraising teams.
• Represent DofE in national forums and advisory groups to amplify our voice and impact.
• Align UK-wide strategy with relevant Welsh Government frameworks.
• Influence policy agendas in education, youth work, skills development, and inclusion.
• Strengthen relationships across youth and education sectors to enhance reach and sustainability.
• Partner with the central fundraising team to support donor engagement and initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with Welsh donors, funders, and supporters.
• Provide strategic insight to inform fundraising and partnership development.