People Directorate (HR) Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused academy in Bristol seeks a Professional Development Officer to enhance staff growth and development. You will coordinate training, maintain compliance records, and ensure colleague access to high-quality professional development. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding young people's welfare. Enjoy school holidays off, and be part of a team dedicated to lifelong learning and a supportive community ethos.

Benefits

School holidays off

Membership of a national team

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to funded professional qualifications

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in education or public sector is desirable.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of training and compliance requirements.
• Fluency in spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of staff professional development.
• Support the delivery of Oasis national PD strategy.
• Liaise with external providers to organise training events.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in coordinating training or professional development

Customer-focused approach

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Job description

Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Bristol

Salary: SCP 1822 (£31,537 £33,699 FTE) pro rata for term-time plus additional weeks

Contract: Term-time plus 2 weeks to be agreed with line manager

Its time to work in a job you love! At Oasis Community Learning, we are committed to delivering excellence for everyone, entitling our students, staff, and community to an exceptional education. We believe in the power of inclusion and nowhere more so than at Oasis Academy Brightstowe. Located in North Bristol, Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a forward-thinking Academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students. Our focus is on our children, staff wellbeing, and community; parents and the wider community are engaged with our school, supporting our leaders, and playing an active role in community transformation through academy-led projects. We are proud of our relational climate and model a culture and atmosphere of genuine warmth. Brightstowe is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust, benefiting from support and sharing of best practices from our regional schools, Regional Director, and wider Oasis family.

About The Role

As our newest Professional Development Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and development of our staff team. You will work closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and Regional PD Manager to ensure that all colleagues have access to high-quality training and development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team and make a real difference to staff development and student outcomes.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Coordinating and managing all aspects of staff professional development, including CPD sessions and training records.
• Supporting the delivery of Oasis national PD strategy at academy level.
• Maintaining accurate records of training and compliance requirements.
• Liaising with external providers and internal teams to organise training events.
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth across the academy.

What You Will Bring

• A friendly, articulate, and customer‑focused approach to work.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in coordinating training or professional development (education or public sector experience desirable).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• You will be fully supported by our Regional PD Manager and a national team of dedicated professionals.

Our Offer To You

• School holidays off we want you to enjoy your time away!
• Membership of a brilliant national team committed to making Oasis an Employer of Choice.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Access to fully funded professional qualifications because we believe in lifelong learning.
• Colleagues who care and a strong community ethos.
• Flexible working opportunities.

The chance to be part of something amazing, where every day makes an invaluable difference to the lives of our marvellous young people.

We welcome informal enquiries please contact the Academys main office or visit our website for more information.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete a full application form.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires you to have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants whose current visa is due to expire soon or who require sponsorship will not be eligible.

Fluency Duty

This role requires fluency in spoken English. You must be able to communicate confidently and clearly in interactions with students, colleagues, and external partners.