Administrative Assistant

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which offers  14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. In Wales each year we engage, inspire and empower over 10,000 young people 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 an Administration Assistant in our Northern Ireland Regional Office, Belfast.

This is an exciting time to be working for the DofE.  The Charity is undergoing significant development in many areas, increasing the engagement of disadvantaged young people with our programmes.

The Charity has grown consistently over the past seven years and continues to invest in the development of the programmes and the infrastructure supporting them.

In Northern Ireland we have a Joint Award Agreement with Gaisce – The President’s Award which enables young people to have a choice of certification – a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Certificate, a Gaisce – The President’s Award Certificate or a Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Certificate.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Northern Ireland Regional Office.

A full job description can be viewed above online here

If you think you have the desired skills and experience then please apply online here

Please note only applications submitted using the online recruitment portal can be accepted, we are unable to accept applications by post or email. 

The closing date for all applications is Monday 26th March 2018 at 12 noon. 

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th April 2018 in Belfast. 

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.