We are excited to be recruiting for a key leadership role within Oasis, supporting and developing our youth and community work across the South West and South Coast region.
Reporting directly to the CEO of Oasis Community Partnerships, the Regional Youth and Community Director will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of community initiatives, helping to strengthen local delivery while contributing to the wider national vision of Oasis.
This influential role has three core areas of responsibility:
- Strategic leadership and oversight of local Youth and Community teams
- Regional development, working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Oasis family
- National leadership, contributing as a member of the Oasis Youth and Community Leadership Team
The successful candidate will provide strategic management, accountability and support to local leaders and charity boards across the region. They will champion excellent community practice, enable sustainable growth, and ensure local teams are equipped to deliver meaningful impact within the communities they serve.
About Oasis
Oasis neighbourhoods are vibrant hubs of activity, bringing together integrated, high-quality services that support the whole person and the whole community. These services can include foodbanks, debt advice, family support, healthcare, youth work, children's work and education through Oasis Academies, alongside many other initiatives tailored to local needs.
Everything we do is inspired by the Oasis ethos, which is rooted in our Christian foundation and shapes how we work with one another and the communities we serve. Our ethos is expressed through:
- A passion to include everyone
- A desire to treat everyone equally and celebrate difference
- A commitment to healthy and open relationships
- A deep sense of hope that transformation is always possible
- A spirit of perseverance and long-term commitment
The Youth and Community function plays a vital role in delivering this vision, working alongside colleagues from across the Oasis family to support thriving neighbourhoods and stronger communities.
Oasis Community Partnerships is the national charity that provides leadership and support for this work, while local delivery is undertaken through individual Oasis charities embedded within their communities.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing national organisation that is transforming lives and communities across the UK. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact locally while helping to shape national strategy and direction.
We offer:
- A contributory pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- The opportunity to work within a values-led organisation committed to social transformation
- Ongoing opportunities for professional and leadership development
Interested?
We would welcome the opportunity to arrange an informal conversation with our CEO prior to application.
To apply, please submit a full application and supporting letter, clearly demonstrating how your experience meets the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.
Application Deadline: 9:00am, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 7 December 2026
Please note that shorter, informal conversations may be arranged during the preceding week to support the shortlisting process.
Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.
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. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of a fully supportive reference.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.