Interim Projects Support Officer

We do things differently at Oak and are always looking to improve our ways of working and challenge the status quo. Why not join us and be part of an innovative organisation working to support teachers and improve pupils’ access to quality education?

We provide free access to thousands of adaptable lesson resources and share inspiration, expertise and best-practice advice on curriculum design.

We are looking for someone for an immediate start until the end of March 2025. This is a remote role based in the UK working a 4.5 day week or 9 day fortnight (but paid full-time hours).

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ROLE EARLY

We are looking for someone to:

• Support the effective delivery of various projects in the education team and lead the delivery of some discreet smaller projects (for example, activities related to copyright clearance and management of third-party content in our curriculum resources, planning and delivery of meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting quality assurance processes across our work). 
• Take responsibility for ad hoc actions to support the education team, which may include supporting the hiring of members of the freelancer team, invoice management, updating guidance documents, and process and systems improvement. 
• Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required.
• As a member of the Oak Team, you will contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation and support and role model our five values: create the right environment, be a great colleague, own your role but work for the team, make things happen, and keep getting better.

You will need:

• 2+ years experience in supporting the effective delivery of large-scale projects/programmes.
• Direct experience in managing smaller projects.
• Excellent communicator who is comfortable across a range of media (online/Zoom, telephone, email, Slack). 
• Excellent organisation and planning/project management skills, with the ability to multi-task whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to communication and problem-solving, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

We’re actively looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds to work with us to shape Oak’s future. Apply for this role through Applied, a hiring platform we use that’s designed to remove bias from the recruitment process and create a fair experience for everyone.

We offer flexible working where you can base yourself at home or in a co-working office of your choice; whichever works best for you. We work a 36-hour a week and most colleagues finish early on a Friday or take every other Friday back to ensure they keep a healthy work-life balance. We believe in continually getting better as an organisation and as individuals and so there are plenty of opportunities for growth and a generous Learning and Development policy. Our team is supported with generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave so that their families get a fantastic start.