Company Secretary & Governance Professional – Maternity cover
As one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the UK with a turnover of nearly £300m per year, Oasis Community Learning’s mission is to deliver exceptional education at the heart of the community. With a commitment to inclusion and social integration, we work purposefully with some of the most disadvantaged communities across the country as we aim to ensure that every young person, regardless of their starting point in life, is equipped with the knowledge and skills to have real choice and be able to flourish in their lives. Our unwavering responsibility to the communities we serve comes from our clear mission, vision and values which are evident in all areas of how we operate and are governed.
As a continually evolving organisation, operating within complex legal and regulatory frameworks, we need to ensure our Governance function continues to deliver the very best advice and guidance whilst our Company Secretary & Governance Professional is on maternity leave. We need someone to bring the right expertise, vision, influence and energy.
Why might you be interested?
As well as interesting and varied business-as-usual, the next year is set to be one of significant change as we embark on the next phase of our 2030 strategy, which means the opportunity to influence, advise, guide and bring a wealth of expertise to a welcoming Board and Executive. It is a unique opportunity to help shape our future and be part of the delivery our three strategic outcomes:
1) Exceptional Education - A truly inclusive, purposeful and relational education that achieves great outcomes and enhances young people's lives
2) Remarkable People - Attract, develop and retain mission-driven, innovative people, always learning, in a joyful environment
3) Stronger Communities - Integrated community& youth work focused on enhancing students’ lives inside & outside of the classroom
Reporting directly to the CEO (John Barneby), you’ll work with a Board of Trustees comprised of highly experienced and influential individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences, within a safe environment where the Oasis Ethos and values are truly embedded and where challenge and different thinking is welcomed.
Oasis Community Learning is part of the Oasis Charitable Trust, a charity working with 40 neighbourhoods across the country to bring about lasting change; responding to structural injustice and inequality. The role of Company Secretary and Governance Professional in Oasis Community Learning will offer all the challenge of a corporate entity, including all the technical and operational intricacies you would expect at the strategic heart of the business – but with an underlying purpose that is hard to match.
What do we offer?
• A good salary and a sizeable pension contribution
• The option for flexible and remote working
• A customisable set of benefits focused on wellbeing
• A culture of inclusivity and belief that transformative change can happen
What are we looking for:
There is a full job description attached but as well as relevant company secretary qualifications, you will have:
• Board clerking/governance experience
• Executive support experience: administration and clerical
• Ideally experience in the education sector or other public sector
The successful candidate will have high expectations, pay attention to detail, have good time management, with the ability to multi- task and manage conflicting priorities. You’ll bring the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including colleagues and outside agencies, and a strong desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.
Next Steps:
For more information visit the OCL website
For an informal discussion please contact our Head of Recruitment Nick Boothroyd
To apply, please complete the digital application form by 9am on the 20th March 2025
Initial telephone interviews will be held w/c 24th March 2025 based on candidate availability.
Formal Interviews will take place on: 4th April 2025 in Waterloo, London
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’
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 and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.
Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 05398529.
Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.