Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Lead – Oasis Group
Why might you consider Oasis?
We believe that genuine Inclusion, Diversity and Equality starts and develops from the true heart of an organisation. Authentic ID&E has to exude from your values and be reflected in the behaviours and actions of every employee, running as a thread through every interaction both internally and externally.
At Oasis, we don't just advocate for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality; we exist for it. From our inception it has been our way of being, and fundamental to our stated purpose and vision to enable everyone to fulfil their potential – regardless of background, circumstance or label. We are proud of why we exist and what we bring to the communities in which we operate. ID&E drives everything we do with Inclusion and Inclusivity being a fundamental tenet of the Oasis story. And that story is told through a multi-faceted organisation that extends across support for homelessness and housing (Oasis Community Housing), secure education for young people (Oasis Restore), community hubs (OCL) and human trafficking (Stop The Traffik) and of course our network of 52 Oasis Academies (Oasis Community Learning). We are proud that we don’t just talk a good game – we actively engage and change lives for the better.
We are now looking for an exemplary ID&E leader who shares our vision and can bring clarity of thinking and focused approach to make inclusion a ubiquitous, consistently living, breathing reality across every touchpoint within Oasis. Only THEN shall we have something to celebrate! (Although we should mention that we received the ‘Inclusive Award’ at the recent MAT Excellence Awards.)
We believe Oasis provides the enviable environment to truly change lives and to influence futures. We now need to move from game players to game changers. Do you have the drive, skillset, knowledge and experience to lead that ambition coupled with a blend of communication, collaboration and inspiration to be listened to and consulted?
What will you get in return
- A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and passion available to support and assist
- A package of reward that includes a very generous contributory pension, a cafeteria style benefits offer including Green Commute cycle to work scheme, health and dental, life insurance and more
- A focus on wellbeing and personal development to help you thrive and grow
- Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations
- A competitive salary and true flexibility to operate and contribute
- And of course, an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included
What will you do
This newly formed role will be the ‘go to’ for all aspects of ID&E across Oasis. It will
- Lead on the development of an ID&E strategy that aligns with Oasis vision and values and Chair the Oasis-wide ID&E Strategy Group
- Be the engine room for the creation, review and maintenance of policies related to ID&E and the design and delivery of training programmes that raise awareness across the organisation
- Be the focal point for the provision of expert guidance to staff, community members, volunteers, students, parents and carers as well as identifying and fostering key relationships with internal and external stakeholder
- Lead on ensuring accessible and inclusive practices prevail and that we excel at ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place wherever necessary
- Keep up to date with latest thinking and legislation and continually seek to improve all aspects of our offering
ID&E is a continually evolving position that requires careful navigation, understanding and application and the person we seek will bring the ability to turn passion and belief into effective workable practices. For the right individual it is the perfect mix of opportunity, environment, culture and ambition, just waiting for someone to take the helm
If you would like to find out more and to apply – please follow the apply link
And you may want to have a read of Paul Tarry's thoughts on Inclusion and Oasis : (15) Why is Inclusion, Diversity and Equality so important to Oasis? | LinkedIn
