Charity number 1072490
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a UK Charity that aims to make a difference to young people's lives. Over 275,000 young people per year from every possible background work with us to broaden their horizons, develop their leadership skills, learn to work with others, volunteer in their local communities, increase their employability, and prove to themselves they can succeed at a serious challenge. Sometimes we completely change the direction of their lives.
Digital Communications Officer – Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £20,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 7th January 2019
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.
We are looking for a replacement Digital Communications Officer to join our Scotland Regional Office in Edinburgh.
The Communications Officer will provide support to the Scottish DofE Office with specific responsibility for external communications. You will co-ordinate and develop our communications function to ensure the DofE network of Licensed Organisations and volunteers are inspired, enthused and are well informed of our work. The channels include social media, internal platforms and printed material.
Administration and Finance Officer – Scotland
- Part time
- £18,000 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 14th October 2018
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.
We are looking for a replacement Administration and Finance Officer to join our Scotland Office in Edinburgh.
The Administration and Finance Officer will provide general administrative support to DofE Scotland staff and its partners, with specific responsibility for financial processing and licence administration.
All DofE staff support the charity’s Mission, Vision and Values;
Our Mission is to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements.
Our Vision is to reach more young people from diverse backgrounds and equip them as individuals to succeed in life.
Our Values are:
Together we have passion
We have strong belief in our Vision, Values and Mission; We care about the cause; We care about the results of our actions; We want to make a positive difference.
Together we are ambitious
We are driven; We are achievement focussed; We have a desire to succeed.
Together we are better
Together we are greater than the sum of our parts; We achieve more by collaborating with colleagues.
Together we demand quality
We will be and do our best; We expect maximum individual commitment and performance; Each of us will make a positive difference
Administration and Events Officer – Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £18,500
- Edinburgh
- Closing 9th December 2018
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.
We are looking for a replacement Administration and Events Officer to join our Scotland Regional Office in Edinburgh.
The Administration and Events Officer will provide administration support to the DofE Scotland staff and it’s partners, with specific responsibility for organising Training and Celebration events.