UK Operations Manager (Approved Activity Providers) - 18 month maternity cover

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 role:

• Lead the Approved Activity Provider Team in the Quality and Compliance Directorate to achieve their strategic and business objectives.
• Manage a team of Operations Officers who are responsible for the day to day account management of Approved Activity Providers.
• Project manage areas of work that will help develop the AAP network in line with the DofE’s strategy.

What we are looking for:

A self-motivated, experienced individual, with a proven track record of successful delivery of business objectives who is able to lead and be part of a team. We are looking for someone with experience of partnership and project management, who has a track record of delivering high quality work in line with agreed timescales and budget.

You will work within a creative and high performing team with plenty of opportunity to learn and contribute to a broad range of UK-wide partnerships.

You will be undertaking regular meetings, in person and virtually, engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels within different organisations across your portfolio area. When not out at meetings, you will be working from home.

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.

A starting salary of between £34,650 - £38,352 per annum dependent on experience.

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 leave, 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 the 22nd February 2023

Interviews will be: on the 2nd/3rd March 2023 virtually via Teams

Second Interviews will be: on the 10th March 2023 virtually via Teams

The DofE are commitment 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 2 years references covering any gaps of employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

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