Chief Executive Officer

OASES is looking to recruit a part-time Chief Executive Officer to cover the existing CEO’s sabbatical.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to make a difference to the lives of children and young people and who feels passionately about environmental issues.  

It is an exciting time to join the OASES Team as we grow and develop our work, reach and impact. We are a friendly team, passionate about sustainability and the benefits of engaging with the natural world. We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer who shares our vision to ‘Create a more sustainable world where all can thrive’.   

The post holder will support and guide the OASES team to develop and deliver successful sustainability education and learning outside the classroom projects that enhance public awareness and engagement with environmental and sustainability issues.  Allowing the charity’s objects to be delivered.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of successfully leading a team and strategically developing an organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience of the charitable and voluntary sector and an interest and understanding of working with children and young people and schools. 

Your background and qualifications should be in either: education; environmental sciences; sustainable development.  Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

It is a 1 year post, to start at the beginning of August 2024. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024 at 12:00

Interviews and Practical Assessments: Either Tuesday 23rd April or Wednesday 24th April 2024.