Location
Hybrid role supporting a small cluster of academies in Croydon, Greater London with base at London Waterloo head office.

Hours
37 hours per week with occasional support required outside these hours for critical incidents.

Salary
Circa £56,000 per annum.

About the Role
Join Oasis Community Learning, a large Multi-Academy Trust of 58 academies dedicated to making a difference in communities and young people’s lives. As a People Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract, you will be part of the People and Culture function, supporting a cohort of academies based in Croydon. This hybrid role involves approximately three days per week on-site at academies or head office. You will act as a strategic HR partner to key stakeholders including Principals and national department leads, delivering support on a wide range of people challenges. Your approach will focus on coaching and proactive HR solutions, working alongside a team of specialists in employee relations and recruitment. This varied HR Business Partner role is ideal for a generalist who thrives on influencing leaders, embedding change, and driving people-focused projects forward within a unionised environment. Experience in education is advantageous but not essential, as transferable sector experience will be considered.

Benefits
Continued professional development opportunities, access to the wider Oasis Community Learning benefits portal including health and dental cover, discounts at leading companies, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Holiday Entitlement
The holiday year runs from 1st September to 31st August. Entitlement is pro-rated for part-year employment and as follows:
- Under 2 years’ continuous service: 34 days (26 days plus 8 bank holidays)
- Under 4 years’ continuous service: 39 days (31 days plus 8 bank holidays)
- Over 4 years’ continuous service: 40 days (32 days plus 8 bank holidays)

About Oasis Community Learning
Oasis is committed to building inclusive communities where everyone can contribute and reach their potential. Delivering innovative, first-class education is central to our mission, alongside creating safe, inspiring neighbourhood hubs that provide integrated services for the whole person and community.

Experience
Proven experience as an HR generalist with the ability to influence and support leaders effectively. Experience managing employee relations matters and embedding change initiatives. Experience working in a unionised environment is required. Experience in education is desirable but not essential; transferable sector experience with similar challenges will be considered.

About you
A people-focused individual who enjoys engaging directly with stakeholders and understands the importance of education and community impact. You are confident in coaching and providing proactive HR solutions. You have a positive attitude towards change and project delivery and are comfortable working collaboratively within a team of HR specialists.

Qualifications
Relevant HR qualifications or equivalent experience preferred. A commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.