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The Growth and Development Lead provides expert leadership within a defined area of growth work, helping to expand the reach, scale and adoption of the Award by supporting National Award Operators to strengthen delivery pathways, build capability and deliver sustainable growth.

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Working under the direction of the Head of Growth and Development, the postholder contributes to the design and delivery of data-informed growth approaches, including country and market-specific support models, and helps embed consistent frameworks, toolkits and guidance that enable Operators to expand quality delivery.

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The role operates across functions, working closely with regional colleagues and with related teams including licensing, grants, partnerships and performance, to ensure growth initiatives are aligned and executed to a high standard.

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\nKey Responsibilities

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Lead the planning and delivery of growth and development activity for an agreed portfolio of Operators or markets, aligned to departmental priorities and targets.
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Contribute to the design and implementation of bespoke, differentiated support approaches that build Operator capability across key growth drivers, including leadership, strategy, business planning, financial sustainability, governance and systems.
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Shape, test and improve growth frameworks, toolkits and guidance that support consistent, high-quality growth across the network.
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Use data, evidence and insight to inform prioritisation, diagnose barriers to growth, track performance against agreed KPIs and recommend improvements.
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Work collaboratively with regional teams and colleagues across functions to ensure growth initiatives are aligned with licensing, grants, partnerships and performance activity.
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Build effective working relationships with Operator counterparts, adapting support to context while maintaining consistent standards and expectations.
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Maintain oversight of risks, dependencies and delivery issues within the portfolio, escalating appropriately and in a timely way.
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Contribute to a high-performing Growth team culture through knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement and active support for a strong safeguarding culture.
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\nKnowledge and Experience

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Experience contributing to growth, scaling, organisational development, programme expansion or market development in a multi-stakeholder context, ideally international, federated or networked.
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Experience working with partners, members, licensees or delivery networks to support consistent standards and improved operational performance.
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Practical understanding of delivery models and pathways, and how to strengthen organisational effectiveness and sustainability to enable scale.
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Experience using performance information and metrics to inform priorities and drive improvement.
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Experience developing or implementing toolkits, guidance, resources or learning content to support capability building.
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Experience working across cultures with sensitivity and adaptability.
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Familiarity with quality assurance, compliance or accreditation approaches in a delivery context. Desirable.
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\nSkills and Abilities

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Ability to translate strategic direction into clear priorities and practical delivery plans within a defined area of responsibility.
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify performance drivers and communicate implications clearly.
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Effective project and delivery management skills, including planning, coordination and management of dependencies.
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Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with Operator stakeholders.
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Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to operate in complexity and escalate appropriately.
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Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a global environment.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills, including producing concise, practical guidance and updates.
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Commitment to values-led working and to maintaining a proactive safeguarding culture.
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\nRole-Level Competencies

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Leads provide expert leadership and organisational influence within defined areas of work. They are accountable for shaping approaches, standards or practice that are adopted beyond their immediate team or function, and for delivering outcomes through influence rather than positional authority.

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A Lead:

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Translates organisational strategy into clear priorities and practical approaches within their area of responsibility.
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Provides recognised subject matter or practice leadership that influences how work is undertaken across teams, functions or geographies.
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Exercises sound professional judgement in complex or ambiguous situations, balancing organisational priorities, risk and impact.
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Influences and collaborates effectively across the organisation and with partners to achieve shared outcomes.
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Shapes and improves frameworks, tools or ways of working that are used by others.
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Uses evidence, insight and learning to inform decisions and improve effectiveness.
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Takes accountability for the quality and impact of work delivered through others, even where there is no direct line management.
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Models inclusive, collaborative and values-led behaviours.
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Actively supports a strong safeguarding culture through advice, challenge and appropriate escalation.
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Contributes to organisational learning by sharing expertise and building capability in others.
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\nOur Values

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We believe in young people and in equipping them for life.
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Empowerment with accountability.
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Inclusion without judgement.
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Learning, improvement and fresh thinking.
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Connection to people's needs and aspirations.
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Impact delivered through partnership, with achievement recognised in all its forms.
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About The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

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The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (the Award) is a global non-formal education and learning framework that empowers 14 to 24-year-olds to develop their purpose, passion and place in the world. Delivered in more than 130 countries and territories, the Award operates through a vast network of schools, youth organisations, community groups, businesses and institutions.

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The International Award Foundation is the charity that drives the global growth, access and impact of the Award. We work with partners around the world to ensure every eligible young person can take part. Our work includes licensing and accreditation, global advocacy, research, training, fundraising and supporting digital transformation across the Award family.

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