Flexible Strategic Community Development Lead

Oasis College; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Supportive team

Non-contributory pension 7% employer

25 days holiday + BH

Wellbeing schemes

Job summary

Oasis Hub Oldham is seeking a Strategic Community Development Lead to guide the charity through its next growth phase, combining entrepreneurial flair with strong leadership to build a vibrant local movement and deliver impact across Hollinwood and Leesbrook.

The role requires strategic oversight of youth and community work, partnerships with schools and volunteers, and a track record of securing resources while maintaining a commitment to inclusive, ethical practice.

Qualifications

• A strategic mindset and experience of leading community delivery and growing projects.
• Innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding, with a track record of securing income.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of community work.
• An education to degree level or equivalent and/or relevant professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Establishment and coordination of a range of provision such as family support, youth work, holiday clubs, volunteering and community empowerment projects.
• Maintaining and building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
• Leading policy and process oversight.
• Planning, resourcing and coordinating the community plan, measuring impact.
• Strengthening the local Oasis Movement.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Community leadership

Budget management

Income generation

Stakeholder relations

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Oasis Hub Oldham is seeking a Strategic Community Development Lead to guide the charity through its next growth phase, combining entrepreneurial flair with strong leadership to build a vibrant local movement and deliver impact across Hollinwood and Leesbrook.

The role requires strategic oversight of youth and community work, partnerships with schools and volunteers, and a track record of securing resources while maintaining a commitment to inclusive, ethical practice.