Operations Officer

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.

Do you want to be part of that?

We’re excited to welcome an energetic, highly organised professional to join our passionate Operations team. This maternity‑cover role will begin with a handover period, working closely alongside the current post‑holder, before you confidently step in to lead the portfolio in full.

Working within our values and behavioural framework, the role involves closely managing the relationships of our partner organisations (known as Licensed Organisations – LOs) and ensuring those within your portfolio offer quality and inclusive DofE programmes to young people.

While managing these relationships, across your portfolio area of Bath, North East Somerset and Somerset you will also identify and develop new relationships with appropriate educational and community organisations to widen the access of the DofE to young people.

You will be undertaking regular meetings, in person and virtually, engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels within different organisations across your portfolio area. When not out at meetings, you will be working from home.

Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their future opportunities.

• Team player with a passion for the development of young people, enthusiastic, capable of engaging and influencing a variety of stakeholders, and an authentic ambassador for the DofE.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to inspire and influence them to enable young people to participate in DofE.
• Exceptionally organised, able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and possess excellent administrative skills, being computer literate and competent in MS Office applications.
• Positive outlook and actively contributes to our team.
• The role is a mix of home‑based and field‑based work; the successful applicant should live within or very close to the portfolio area of Bath, North East Somerset and Somerset (please refer to the job pack) with a full driving/motorbike licence and access to a vehicle.

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. The deadline for applying for this role is Midnight on the 1st of March 2026. 1st interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th of March 2026 (virtual via Teams). 2nd interviews will take place on TBC if required (virtual/in person).

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or need any assistance, please contact us by email at recruitment.

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, confirming eligibility to work in the UK and completing a health check.