The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Who we are

We help young people build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions, and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove to yourself that you’re ready for anything, nothing can hold you back

Our culture and values

Underpinning every aspect of our work are our shared values which define our culture, show what we stand for and describe how we do things:

I am empowering I trust my colleagues, I create opportunities for others to learn and develop, I am positive and solutions focused, I learn from my experience and that of others, and I celebrate achievement in all its forms.

I am inclusive I am a team-player and collaborate with others to find the best solutions, I am friendly and approachable, I value diverse perspectives and actively seek to understand and act on the insights and lived experiences of others.

I have integrity I do what I say I will, I am tenacious about maintaining high standards and am always looking for ways to make things better, I willingly take on responsibility and I stand up for what I believe to be right.

I am dynamic The needs of young people are central to my decision making, I am optimistic, enthusiastic and open to new ideas, I’m agile in my approach and I make working and volunteering with DofE a fun experience.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

DofE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop, promote and value people without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. In order to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the most diverse generation of young adults ever, our staff need a range of perspectives, skills, and lived experience. While we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds to join our passionate and friendly team, at present people of colour, disabled people, and people under 25 are not as well represented as we would like. As such we particularly encourage applicants from these backgrounds.