Head of Operational Learning & Development

Position: Head of Operational Learning & Development (Fixed Term Contract)
* Head of Operational Learning & Development (Fixed Term Contract)
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Other (Remote working)
Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length: 11 month FTCSalary:
National Leadership Payscale Posted: 16th July 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires: 28th July 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

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* Contract Type:

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length: 11 month FTC
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** Head of Operational Learning & Development (Fixed Term Contract)
** Firstly, you'll be joining us as Oasis. We're a large established Multi-Academy Trust of 55 Academies
** but we're more than a MAT.
** 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!
** About our Head of Operational Learning & Development role (FTC)
** 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 examples 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.

Hopefully this gives you a flavour of some of the work you'll be involved in. The

Job Description is also attached for your reference.
** About you
** You'll be an experienced learning and development leader with a proven track record of working with senior leaders to build capability, drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You'll ideally bring expertise in apprenticeships, learning design and innovation, with experience of creating career pathways and impactful development programmes.

You'll be confident leading high-performing teams, developing digital learning strategies at scale, and using learning technologies to deliver engaging solutions. You'll also have experience of strategic planning, budget management and delivering long-term organisational objectives.

Above all, you'll be an inclusive leader who applies equality, diversity and inclusion principles to all aspects of your work.

Duration:
This is an FTC until July '27

Salary:
National Leadership pay scale
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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…