We say ‘farewell’ but not ‘goodbye’ to two members of staff this month. Communications officer Cathy Neligan is going on maternity leave. Her last day in the office is October 12th. She will be back at work in August 2013. Until then, if you have any questions around communications, feedback or ideas on articles for [...]
Zena is back for a couple of weeks from Uganda and is looking forward to sharing her experience and learning of BODCO, Hospice Africa Uganda where she is looking at implementing Whole Person Learning – in practice. Hear all about her experience with photos and video clips. Please contact the office for more information on [...]
It is with great sadness that we let you know that our dear friend and former colleague, Judi Steel, died in August. Judi was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2011 and fought hard to overcome her illness which she bore with great dignity and compassion for those around her. She will be greatly missed. [...]
Mo Farah may have dropped out, but I’m still running the Great North Run half-marathon in Newcastle and South Shields this Sunday 16 September. I run for pleasure and for physical and mental well-being. Having tried 5 and 10Ks I thought it would be an exciting step-up to try for a half-marathon – I’ve never [...]
An opening has arisen for a Financial Administrator to work at Oasis. The role has at its core the financial administration of our services: counselling, consultancy and one-to-one executive development. We are seeking a reliable, organised person with excellent human relations skills. You will be responsible for maintaining financial spreadsheets, creating invoices, updating budgets and [...]
Two new manuals have now been posted on the website. Both are in the Developing Your Organisation series. Team Development in Organisations is a comprehensive resource for anyone who is or has been a member of a team. It highlights the differences between groups and teams, giving considerable insight into the particular features of teams and provides [...]
We need your help! Oasis has commissioned a piece of artwork that will create a sense of the history of the school. Artist Becky Heaton Cooper is going to create a collage that brings alive our biography over the decades of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Do you have any photos from the early days [...]
Administrator, 1-1 Services We are seeking a reliable and organised person who is numerate and happy working with figures. You will have excellent Access and Excel experience and knowledge of Sage is preferable. Given the nature of the job, having excellent human relations skills will be important. You will be happy to prioritise your own [...]
It is with great sadness that we let you know that Judi Steel has decided to resign from Oasis due to her continued ill health. We greatly value Judi’s dedication to her work and to Oasis over the last eight years, the relationships she has created with practitioners as well as with organisations. Judi consistently [...]
Support for Zena’s decision to lead organisational transition – always developing herself and others. Zena’s message followed by Nick’s reflections on Zena’s tremendous contribution as she steps down as a co-director of Oasis to respond to an invitation to be Chief Executive Director for Hospice Africa Uganda. From Zena: My time with Oasis in all [...]