Duke of Edinburgh Officer (MOR11287) - MOR11287
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £44,938.00 i £49,273.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Moray Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MOR11287 |
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
To lead and coordinate the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award across Moray. The DofE Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective infrastructure to ensure inclusive, safe, and high-quality opportunities for young people. The role involves partnership development, volunteer support, training and strategic planning
Way of working:
Training/presentation, development and delivery
Expedition support and delivery
Partnership and collaborative work
Monitoring, Evaluation and Compliance
Requirements
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilities
Administer all aspects relating to DofE for Moray including co-ordination, planning, monitoring, reporting, evaluation, edofe, Evolve and financial processes.
Build a sustainable volunteer network for DofE Moray
Foster and develop good working partnerships such as: Youth Work, Outfit Moray, Moray DofE Committee; DofE Scotland, schools, parents, relevant community groups and the local business community.
Assist in regular consultations/needs assessment exercises with coordinators/ participants to ensure that the service is responsive to need.
Participate in staff meetings and training events as deemed appropriate by line-management.
Ensure adherence to all policies and procedures of Moray Council.
The Individual
♦ Clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the DofE award.
♦ Significant experience of work in a range of youth work settings with a variety of different needs
♦ Extensive experience of work in the outdoors with young people and adults
♦ Expedition & Residential experience
♦ Project management experience.
♦ A relevant degree related to CLD youth work or education
♦ Evidence of continuing professional development
♦ ICT literate and effective literacy & numeracy skills
♦ Ability to accurately record information, create reports & information systems
♦ Training delivery
♦ Report writing experience
♦ Ability to deliver training for accredited courses
♦ Group work delivery
♦ Mentoring of staff/volunteers
♦ Project management skills including ability to use management information systems.
♦ Ability to deliver opportunities based on learning outcomes
♦ Enjoyment of working with challenging young people or adults as participants or volunteers in the outdoors
♦ The post holder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray, this is normally undertaken by use of a car.
♦ Effective interpersonal skills including presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
♦ Highly motivated, creative and self-confident.
♦ Ability to build trust and effective partnerships.
♦ Clear understanding of the benefits of the DofE award.
♦ Ability to work independently
♦ Resilient and able to work under pressure
♦ Team player
♦ Calm, patient and non-judgmental attitude
♦ Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality
♦ Willingness to accept direction/delegation
♦ Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service, including work at weekends and evenings
♦ Ability to work from home
♦ Ability to work in a range of settings from schools to community
♦ Physical fitness to deliver expeditions and other outdoor activities
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Starting Salary: £44938 (pro rata)
£23.84 per hour
30 hours per week
For further information, contact Fiona Smith - 07771 980639
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