Administrative Assistant

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 Administrative Assistant to join our Northern Ireland Regional Office in 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 Office.

Key purposes of the role:

-- To provide administrative support to the NI Office team.

-- To be the first point of contact for the NI Office, answering phone calls, dealing with

    enquiries and welcoming visitors.

-- To support the administration training courses.

-- To provide administrative support for expedition notification.

-- To keep records updated.

-- To provide administrative support for events.

-- To support communications activity for the NI Office.

A full job description can be viewed above.

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

The closing date for all applications is Wednesday 18th September 2019 at 12 noon.

First interviews will take place on Friday 27th September 2019 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