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Project Officer (Post 16)
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,367 to £34,549 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
The Project Officer (Post 16) position will be based from home with occasional national travel
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.
As a Project Officer (Post 16), you will be supporting new and innovative UK-wide projects.
You will be at the heart of the DofE’s five-year strategy, Youth Without Limits; helping ensure the DofE is open to all young people aged 14-24 across the UK and that our participants reflect the most diverse generation of young people ever.
This role is remote, and while most of our work is currently completed virtually, you will have flexibility to travel nationally if required.
What we are looking for:
You will be a motivated and efficient Project Officer with a passion for supporting young people and giving them the best opportunities in life. You will work in a dynamic and driven team, supporting the design, development, and implementation of significant strategic projects, increasing access and giving more marginalised young people the opportunity to benefit from the DofE.
You will be working with a wide range of stakeholders, to ensure the successful implementation of projects. You will have excellent attention to detail, experience of setting up and monitoring systems, and have a track-record of managing competing deadlines.
You will be an enthusiastic, collaborative individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to drive a large-scale project 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 on: WC 1st December - to be Virtual Via Teams
2nd interviews will take place on: WC 8th December if required - Venue to be confirmed.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
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.
The DofE are 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, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff 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.
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.
As a Project Officer (Post 16), you will be supporting new and innovative UK-wide projects.
You will be at the heart of the DofE’s five-year strategy, Youth Without Limits; helping ensure the DofE is open to all young people aged 14-24 across the UK and that our participants reflect the most diverse generation of young people ever.
This role is remote, and while most of our work is currently completed virtually, you will have flexibility to travel nationally if required.
What we are looking for:
You will be a motivated and efficient Project Officer with a passion for supporting young people and giving them the best opportunities in life. You will work in a dynamic and driven team, supporting the design, development, and implementation of significant strategic projects, increasing access and giving more marginalised young people the opportunity to benefit from the DofE.
You will be working with a wide range of stakeholders, to ensure the successful implementation of projects. You will have excellent attention to detail, experience of setting up and monitoring systems, and have a track-record of managing competing deadlines.
You will be an enthusiastic, collaborative individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to drive a large-scale project 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 on: WC 1st December - to be Virtual Via Teams
2nd interviews will take place on: WC 8th December if required - Venue to be confirmed.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
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.
The DofE are 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, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff 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.
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