Strategic Community Development Lead (Based in Oldham)

Oasis College; Oldham; On-site; 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 is looking for a Strategic Community Development Lead who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to lead Oasis Hub Oldham through the next phase of its growth.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Community Development Lead who will bring fresh vision, take the community on the next stage of its journey together as a movement and bring innovation as well as stability to the charity.

About us

Oasis Hub Oldham is a local charity that is embedded in two communities in Oldham – Hollinwood and Leesbrook, where there are also four Oasis Academies. Our vision is for communities where everyone is included and no one is left out.

Key responsibilities

This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the local charity, ensuring the youth and community work is aligned to the the work of the academy, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as the Academy Principal, volunteers and members of the local community to develop a joined up local vision for the community.

Some of the specific duties of this role include:

• 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.

About you

This is very much a relational and project management role. As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• 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 community work.
• An education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.

What we offer

• Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
• A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
• Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Interviews will take place week beginning 21st September 2026. (Shorter more informal calls may be arranged the previous week to assist with shortlisting)

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