Duke of Edinburgh Team LeaderPermanent, Full TimeJNC Points 12-15 (£29,791 - £32,818)Location: ChelmsfordClosing Date: 12th April 2026 Please note this is a part time position working 18.5 hours per week. The pro rata salary will be £14,859.50 up to £16,409 per annumInterview Date: W/C 20st April 2026The Opportunity Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda - one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.ECC is transforming how it delivers education services across one of the largest counties in the country to continue to improve and to ensure the best possible outcomes for every single child and young person. We are determined to build on our journey of improvement which has seen 94% of schools now being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and to focus more effectively on areas such as our more vulnerable children and young people to ensure Essex provides a wholly inclusive education which can meet the needs of all of our children and young people.We are currently seeking a Youth Work Team Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), this role will be responsible for supporting the development of the DofE in Essex and implementing the strategy to work within a cost recoverable business model. The postholder will be responsible for developing the offer and growth of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award provision to young people within our own targeted centres plus Essex Open Award Centre's.They will be key in following the DofE framework to deliver face to face session and work online to engage and inspire young people in completing their award. The role will encompass providing guidance and expertise to remove barriers and promote the growth of DofE award. Accountabilities Work with County DofE award Manager to develop and increase the DofE offer to young people in EssexCoordinate an Open Award Centre (OAC) including designing and delivering session, managing staff and volunteers, Ensure DofE participation and completions continue to grow in the OACTo support the Targeted Centre staff to update eDofE with all their participantsSupport the targeted centre staff team to ensure that DofE participation and completions continue to grow in Essex and ensure consistent and high-quality delivery to required standardsManagement of all physical resources belonging to ECC associated with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmeEnsure that Duke of Edinburgh's Award records, including eDofE and other Essex systems, are kept up-to-date and to take whatever action is necessary to sustain and improve performance by Centres under our licence.Approve evidence and verify all award levels on eDofeSupport and deliver sessions and attend expeditions, as required, to enable students to complete all sections of their AwardSupport groups under our licence to become self-sustaining in their delivery of DofE through training opportunitiesAttend meetings relating to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme and represent the Youth ServicePromote and publicise the work of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Essex and liaise with external organisationsEnsure appropriate celebration and achievement events are supported and deliveredAdvise on all expeditions elements including supporting staff in training, using Evolve and Expedition Policy compliance.Ensure compliance with ECC governance and policiesUndertake any other reasonable duties appropriate with the level and accountabilities of the post as directed by the Head of the Service Reporting to the County Manager for Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE), this role will be responsible in supporting the development of the DofE and its business strategy to work within a cost recoverable business model.The Experience You Will Bring Suitable outdoor qualification to help train students and lead expeditions in wild country terrain where required (BEL/LL/ML/HML)Extensive knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme.Evidence of recent continuous professional development.Experience of working with innovative, social education programmes.Ability to develop work with young people to achieve planned outcomes.Experience of effective use of resourcesExcellent people skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partnersAbility to undertake research, analysis and insight where requiredExperience of working to set targets and timescalesAbility to motivate staff.Experience of successfully involving young people in decision making processes.Knowledge and experience of youth work methods and techniques.Excellent level of numeracy, literacy (GCSE A - C or equivalent or demonstrable experience) and ICT.A nationally JNC recognised qualification in youth support work, minimum Level 2 (QCF, VRQ, NVQ or Local) with a willingness to undertake a relevant level three qualificationWill have access to a Car and hold a B1 licence, Minibus D1+E would be idealWork across Essex as per service needs.