[Hiring] Head of Operational Learning & Development @Oasis Community Learning

Role Description

Is our Head of Operational Learning and Development fixed-term opportunity at Oasis Community Learning the role for you? You’ll be joining us as Oasis, a large established Multi-Academy Trust of 55 Academies. As part of the Oasis family, we exist to make a difference and enhance young people’s lives. Oasis cannot become the best place for students to learn and grow unless we make it the best place for our staff to work and grow. We're building a culture worth staying in - one where contribution matters, wellbeing is taken seriously, and there are genuine opportunities to develop, and the successful candidate will be key in ensuring we deliver this.

If you share our vision, want to make a difference, and this sounds exactly what you are looking for then please read on!

With the exciting news that our current Head of Operational Learning and Development will be embarking on maternity leave, we are looking for someone to come and join our leadership team for the next 11 months. The role is a key part of our People and Culture function, reporting to our Director of People & Culture. You'll be a key member of our experienced and supportive People leadership team. The role holder will provide strategic leadership and operational delivery across learning, talent, and workforce development priorities defined by our Remarkable People strategy, ensuring continuity of key programmes and alignment with organisational priorities. The role will suit someone who is comfortable blending strategy, team management, and day-to-day operations. You’ll lead a small but expert team of four colleagues to deliver against these objectives.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading various large-scale L&D programmes, including the development of the Oasis Management Competencies and associated Management Development Programme and our new Operational Development Programme further supporting the important work of our Operational teams.
• Responding to apprenticeship reforms, shaping the future model including internal provision and supplier strategy and upholding our reputation as a top Apprenticeship Employer!
• Partnering senior leaders on learning and talent development, scoping learning needs for key programmes such as The Connect Project as we move to utilising Microsoft Dynamics 365 across Oasis.

Qualifications

• Experienced learning and development leader.
• Proven track record of working with senior leaders to build capability, drive change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Expertise in apprenticeships, learning design, and innovation.
• Experience of creating career pathways and impactful development programmes.
• Confidence in leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to develop digital learning strategies at scale.
• Experience using learning technologies to deliver engaging solutions.
• Experience in strategic planning and budget management.
• Inclusive leader who applies equality, diversity, and inclusion principles to all aspects of work.

Requirements

• Duration: This is an FTC until July ‘27.
• Salary: National Leadership pay scale - Please reach out to learn more.
• Base: Remote with nearest Oasis Academy or office as base location.
• Travel: Some requirement to visit academies as needed and head office - London.
• Hours: 37 hours a week.

Benefits

• Continued professional development both on an informal and formal basis.
• Wider Oasis Community Learning benefits portal including health & dental cover & discounts at leading companies.
• Pension: Excellent opportunity to have up to 20% of your salary pa go into a pension pot.
• Great holiday entitlement:
• Under 2 years’ continuous service: 34 days holiday, comprising of 26 days + 8 Bank holidays.
• Under 4 years’ continuous service: 39 days Holiday, comprising of 31 days + 8 Bank holidays.
• Over 4 years’ continuous service: 40 days holiday, comprising of 32 days + 8 Bank holidays.

Company Description

The overall vision for every part of Oasis is for community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.

Next Steps

If this sounds good, get your applications in. Role is open until Tuesday 28th July with interviews commencing the week beginning 3rd August.