Strategic Community Growth Leader

Oasis Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme (7% employer)

25 days holiday (30 after 2 years)

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Oasis Trust is seeking a Strategic Community Development Lead to guide Oasis Hub Oldham and align youth and community work with academy objectives. The role collaborates with the Academy Principal, volunteers and local partners to create a cohesive community vision.

The successful candidate will drive family and youth programs, sustain partnerships, oversee policy, plan resources, and measure impact to maximise community benefits.

Qualifications

• Strategic mindset with experience leading community delivery and growing projects.
• Proven budget management and funding income securing.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of community work.
• Education to degree level or equivalent 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.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Community delivery leadership

Budget management

Fundraising / income securing

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

Oasis Trust is seeking a Strategic Community Development Lead to guide Oasis Hub Oldham and align youth and community work with academy objectives. The role collaborates with the Academy Principal, volunteers and local partners to create a cohesive community vision.

The successful candidate will drive family and youth programs, sustain partnerships, oversee policy, plan resources, and measure impact to maximise community benefits.