Work
for us
At the DofE, we believe in potential. We see that there are no limits to what young people can achieve when they put their mind to something.
As a charity, we aim to offer a workplace that develops people professionally, supporting them to build their skills, broaden their experience and progress in their careers. We actively promote workforce wellbeing and encourage staff to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
We were delighted to receive the Investors in People Award at the Silver level, with the results demonstrating a high level of staff engagement within the charity, and staff feeling that their voices are listened to and stating that they feel valued by the DofE.
If you’re passionate about making a positive difference and want to join our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more about our approach, aims and vision for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and what we are doing to achieve these aims.
Have you applied for a role at the DofE? Read our guidance to walk you through your application to interview.
My DofE journey started in 2010 when I signed up to do the Bronze Award and then continued to complete my Silver and Gold Awards. I completed a work placement with the DofE London Team, which gave me an insight into the Charity and applied for an Operations Officer role and I haven’t looked back! I am now an Operations Manager role managing a team of Operations Officers and empowering them to do their role with confidence.Having worked in the private, public and third sector for the last 20 years, it is here in the Charity sector where my passion lies. I enjoy working at the DofE, as I am part of the outstanding work that the DofE are doing to reach young people. I enjoy my role at the DofE as it enables me to provide class leading people systems for my colleagues.My DofE journey started in 2010 when I signed up to do the Bronze Award and then continued to complete my Silver and Gold Awards. I completed a work placement with the DofE London Team, which gave me an insight into the Charity and applied for an Operations Officer role and I haven’t looked back! I am now an Operations Manager role managing a team of Operations Officers and empowering them to do their role with confidence.I feel privileged to be able to work for the DofE. Having completed all three levels of the Award myself, I know first-hand the transformative impact that DofE can make on a young person’s life. It is important to me that I can feel like I am making a difference and working at the DofE allows me to do that daily.I feel inspired by the DofE’s Youth Without Limits strategy – it’s exciting to find new ways to work with our corporate partners to support marginalised young people to access the life-changing benefits of the Award. The DofE is a great charity to work for too - with a supportive culture and friendly team passionate about delivering the best for young people.I’ve been at the DofE for seven years and I absolutely love working here. It’s great to be part of a driven, passionate, and talented team of people, all striving to support young people. I’ve had the opportunity to work in several different roles, develop my skills, and stretch myself, within a supportive and fun working environment.I've been able to use my skills to enhance the charity’s online presence, ensuring that young people across the UK have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. I am passionate about working in the charity sector, especially at the DofE, where I can directly support initiatives that empower and inspire the next generation. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of a charity that has such a tangible and positive impact on young lives.Working for the DofE means I feel a sense of achievement every day, and I get to see the impact of my work through our young people and their incredible journeys. I also enjoy working remotely as I get to collaborate with my colleagues all over the UK. It really is a wonderful charity to be a part of.
