Oasis UK
Community Engagement Lead (Croydon)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
Oasis' vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. To do this, we need people who are willing to reach out to others, seek to understand, build relationships, persevere, and believe things can change for the better. We need people like you!
These attributes are reflected in the Oasis ethos:
- A passion to include.
- A desire to treat people equally respecting differences.
- A commitment to healthy, open relationships.
- A deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed.
- A sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul.
As an organisation, we believe that this is what makes us different and will make the difference in the way we work together to serve those we work alongside.
Role Description
Oasis Ashburton Park is seeking an exceptional Community Engagement Lead to join our Youth & Community team and play a pivotal role in supporting children, young people and families across Croydon. Working closely with Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Oasis Academy Arena, local partners and residents, you will help build the relationships, opportunities and support networks that enable young people to flourish.
This role was established as part of Oasis’ commitment to strengthening communities and creating safer futures for young people. At its heart is a belief that strong relationships, meaningful opportunities and connected communities are the most effective protective factors in a young person’s life.
About the Role
As Community Engagement Lead, you will lead the delivery and development of our Prevention Programme a proactive, relationship-based initiative designed to help young people build confidence, belonging, aspiration and positive pathways for the future.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You will:
- Build trusted relationships with young people and families.
- Coordinate support across schools, community organisations and statutory services.
- Connect young people to mentoring, volunteering, youth provision, employment pathways and leadership opportunities.
- Develop projects and responses that address gaps in local provision.
- Champion relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
- Help create a joined-up neighbourhood model that brings together education, youth work, family support and community development.
About You
We’re looking for someone who believes in the power of community and is passionate about helping young people realise their potential.
You will have:
- Experience working with young people in education, youth work or community settings.
- The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young people and families.
- Strong communication, organisational and partnership-building skills.
- A commitment to empowering young people as active contributors and leaders within their communities.
- The ability to think creatively, work collaboratively and turn ideas into action.
Qualifications
- Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication skills to build trust, listen actively, and engage effectively with diverse community members.
- Experience in Community Engagement and Community Management to design, deliver, and evaluate local initiatives and partnerships.
- Background in Customer Service or community-facing roles, with a focus on responsive, respectful, and solution-oriented support.
- Ability to organize events and activities, including planning, promotion, and on-the-ground coordination.
- Knowledge of the Croydon area or similar urban communities, and an understanding of local challenges and opportunities.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a busy community environment.
- Basic administrative and IT skills (e.g., email, spreadsheets, social media) to support communication and reporting.
- Experience in the charity, community development, or social impact sector is beneficial; relevant training or education in community work, social sciences, or related fields is an advantage.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join Oasis?
At Oasis, we’re committed to creating thriving communities where everyone is included, valued and able to contribute. You’ll join a passionate team working at the forefront of community-led change, with the opportunity to shape innovative approaches that improve outcomes for young people and influence practice across the wider system.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and help build stronger communities across Croydon, we’d love to hear from you.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
- Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
Apply now and be part of creating a community where every young person can belong, thrive and succeed.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location