{"id":104,"date":"2023-12-15T13:22:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T13:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:13:44","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_3f9432bfb1d7294c9e1882046be46453\" class=\"block intro-row animate  top-pad-0 bot-pad-0 default\">\n    <div class='intro-row-wrap'>\n        <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a1964312202d\" \n    href=\"\/join-us\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        View vacancies    <\/span>\n<\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_645b572480176133fc7e2b051076eff2\" class=\"number-slider\">\n    <article class=\"number-slider-article\">\n        <header class=\"number-slider-header\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simply-the-best\">Simply the best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good enough just isn&#8217;t good enough for us. Oh no. We&#8217;re always looking for ways to go bigger and better in what we do. From our culture to our client offer, nothing makes us happier than topping what we&#8217;ve done before and being the best we can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Best Companies, we&#8217;re the 17th best mid-sized company to work for, the 8th best in Yorkshire and the 4th best consultancy. And for an organisation of our size, we&#8217;re pretty chuffed with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how we made it happen&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/header>\n\n        <div id=\"number-slider-list\" class=\"number-slider-list\">\n                            <ul class=\"number-slider-links\">\n                                            <li data-target=\".target-0\" class=\"number-slider-link active\">\n                            1                        <\/li>\n                                            <li data-target=\".target-1\" class=\"number-slider-link \">\n                            2                        <\/li>\n                                            <li data-target=\".target-2\" class=\"number-slider-link \">\n                            3                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                        <div class=\"number-slider-content\">\n                                    <div id=\"\" class=\"fade-in number-slider-content-item active target-0-content\">\n                        <div class=\"number-slider-content-item-wrap\">\n                            <h3 class=\"number-slider-content-item-title\">1<\/h3>\n                            We&#8217;re Consultancy&#8217;s Best Company to work for!                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div id=\"\" class=\"fade-in number-slider-content-item  target-1-content\">\n                        <div class=\"number-slider-content-item-wrap\">\n                            <h3 class=\"number-slider-content-item-title\">2<\/h3>\n                            We achieved The UK&#8217;s top 10 Best Mid-sized Companies to work for &#8211; 2024                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div id=\"\" class=\"fade-in number-slider-content-item  target-2-content\">\n                        <div class=\"number-slider-content-item-wrap\">\n                            <h3 class=\"number-slider-content-item-title\">3<\/h3>\n                            We achieved Yorkshire and Humber Top 10 Best Companies to work for &#8211; 2024                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>               \n    <\/article>\n\n    <figure class='number-slider-image'>\n        <div class=\"number-slider-image-wrap\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class='fade-in active target-0-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-11-1060x795.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class='fade-in  target-1-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-9-1060x795.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class='fade-in  target-2-image' src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-10-1060x795.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_b24857525c267b2bf422d8a3f6701f0f\" class=\"block intro-row animate  default\">\n    <div class='intro-row-wrap'>\n        <h2 class=\"h3\">Taking care of <strong>you<\/strong>\n<\/h2><p>At Oakland, we\u2019re more than just a workplace\u2014we\u2019re a team that supports you every step<\/p>\n<p>of the way. We empower you to take charge of your journey, achieve your goals, and feel<\/p>\n<p>great while doing it.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"category-block-block_6ef759bf09dcd9ca2f8e2af747e44774\" class=\"block block-with-bg category-block hide-top-padding \">\n    <div class='category-block-container'>\n                                    <div class='category'>\n                                            <h3 class='category-header' style=\"--category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Financial Wellness<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class='category-description'>Your financial future is important to us! We want to help you plan ahead, protect your loved ones, and support you to make choices that suit you best.<\/p>\n                                                                        <div class='category-container rtl'>\n                                <div class=\"content-container\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSC06305-jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Pension Scheme<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Once you&#039;re on board, we\u2019ll set you up with a top-tier pension scheme, with Oakland contributing 10% to grow your savings.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Salary-sacrifice-micheile-henderson-SoT4-mZhyhE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Allows you to exchange part of your salary in return for increased pension contributions. This is a tax-efficient way to save for your future, as it reduces your taxable income, meaning you pay less tax and National Insurance.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2179562785-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Annual Bonus<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Everyone\u2019s efforts count. Our annual discretionary bonus is based on business performance, so we reward everyone\u2019s contributions.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pay-reviews-A23_8326.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Pay Reviews<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>We review salaries each year to make sure you\u2019re always compensated and in line with industry standards.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Financial-Advice-HO7_1192.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Financial Advice<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Need a helping hand with your finances? We offer free access to a\r\nFinancial Advisor who can guide you through important decisions.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/life-assurance-utterstock_2497403037-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Life Assurance<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>We&#039;ve got your back with life insurance for peace of mind.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_20230728_150641-scaled.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Generous Paid Annual Leave<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Holidays are always coming to Oakland. Start with 25 days paid annual leave, and celebrate with a one-off extra week off when you\u2019ve been with us for three years. From then you\u2019ll top up with one more days holiday each year until you reach 30 days.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_2774-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Electric Car Scheme<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Go green and save! With our Electric Car Scheme, you can enjoy tax savings by sacrificing part of your salary for an eco-friendly vehicle, making your commute cheaper and more sustainable.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Monthly-kudos-DSC_4798.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Monthly Kudos<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Recognition matters. Every month, we celebrate team achievements with a kudos shout-out, where you can win cool prizes or vouchers.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Employee-referra-DSC_4817.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #ff0033;\">Employee Referral Scheme<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Know someone amazing? Bring them on board and get rewarded!<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                            <div class='category'>\n                                            <h3 class='category-header' style=\"--category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Your Wellbeing, Our Priority<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class='category-description'>Your health and happiness matter. That\u2019s why we offer benefits designed to keep you feeling your best.<\/p>\n                                                                        <div class='category-container ltr'>\n                                <div class=\"content-container\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9994-scaled.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Private Healthcare<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Full coverage for you and your family, including dental, optical,\r\nand mental health support.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9895-scaled.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Wellbeing Manager &amp; Room<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Need to reset? Visit our wellbeing room for some zen time with self-help books and relaxing music.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A23_8692-jpg-webp.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Flexible Working<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Life happens outside 9-to-5. We aren\u2019t clock-watchers and trust\r\nyou to get the job done in a way that works for you, so you can manage your other commitments without stress.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sick-Pay-shutterstock_2302988037-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Sick Pay<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>If you\u2019re under the weather, we\u2019ve got you covered with sick pay offering up to 30 working days to ensure you can focus on getting better without any added stress.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wellbeing-webinar-HO7_5231.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Wellbeing Webinars<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>From meditation to mental health, we bring you expert-led\r\nsessions every month.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5772-scaled.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Dog-Friendly Office<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Because work is better with wagging tails around!<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Social-events-LR-2529.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Social Events &amp; Company Days<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>We balance hard work with plenty of fun! We host inclusive social events like pizza and painting nights or laser tag sessions. Innovation Day gives us the chance to collaborate and spark new ideas, while Oakfest, our summer celebration, offers the perfect opportunity to unplug, relax, and bond as a team.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1304251669-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #3661ff;\">Cycle to Work Scheme<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Get fit, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint with\r\nour bike-to-work program.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                            <div class='category'>\n                                            <h3 class='category-header' style=\"--category-background-colour: #f4a800;\">Freedom to Grow<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class='category-description'>We\u2019re committed to supporting your growth. Whether you&#039;re focused on personal development or advancing your career, we provide the tools and resources to help you unlock your full potential.<\/p>\n                                                                        <div class='category-container rtl'>\n                                <div class=\"content-container\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/A23_8279-jpg.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #f4a800;\">\u00a3400 Development Budget<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Invest in yourself with a \u00a3400 annual budget for courses,\r\nbooks, or anything that helps fuel your growth. We also offer access to top-tier certifications like AWS, Azure, and more, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of your field.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tailored-Training-HO7_8870.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #f4a800;\">Tailored Training<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>With support from our on-site Talent Lead and Oakland Academy,\r\nyou\u2019ll have access to training opportunities relevant to your role and career aspirations.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clear-Career-Pathways-A23_8285.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #f4a800;\">Clear Career Pathways<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>We\u2019ve designed clear career frameworks for each community\r\nwithin Oakland, providing you with a roadmap for success. These frameworks give you a clear path to grow your expertise and take on exciting new challenges.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Regular-feedback-Z61_6962.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #f4a800;\">Regular Feedback<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Growth is a journey\u2014and feedback is our GPS. We provide regular,\r\nconstructive feedback to keep you on track, celebrate your progress, and help you reach your next big milestone.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                            <div class='category'>\n                                            <h3 class='category-header' style=\"--category-background-colour: #46787f;\">Taking Care of You<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class='category-description'>We understand that family comes first. That\u2019s why we\u2019re committed to supporting you through every step of parenthood, from pregnancy to returning to work. Here\u2019s how we help you balance both:<\/p>\n                                                                        <div class='category-container ltr'>\n                                <div class=\"content-container\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Maternity-Leave-Ella-Smith-Dunn.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #46787f;\">Maternity Leave<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>16 weeks at full pay, followed by 10 weeks at half pay, so you can focus on your family without the stress.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Flexibility-freestocks-qlS6vMR2PpU-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #46787f;\">Flexibility<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>We know life doesn\u2019t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule, so we offer hybrid working and flexibility for school drop-offs, medical appointments, or simply being there for your family when it matters most. Our guidance is to be in the office, or with clients, 2 days per week\r\n(or more if you wish!).<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/New-parent-leave-tim-bish-WbC9XIlQb4k-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #46787f;\">New Parent Leave<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>2 weeks at full pay, plus 2 weeks at half pay, giving you the time you need to bond with your new arrival.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shared-parental-leave-joshua-reddekopp-qLFJKFBppPM-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #46787f;\">Shared Parental Leave<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>2 weeks at full pay, followed by 2 weeks at half pay, for parents\r\nwho want to share caregiving responsibilities.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Support-every-step-of-the-way-alyssa-stevenson-slpibXIhizI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #46787f;\">Support Every Step of the Way<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>From pregnancy and parental leave to re-onboarding and\r\ncareer guidance upon your return, we\u2019re here to ensure you feel supported and confident in balancing your career with your growing family.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                            <div class='category'>\n                                            <h3 class='category-header' style=\"--category-background-colour: #86354d;\">Giving Back to the Community<\/h3>\n                                                                <p class='category-description'>Making a positive impact is at the heart of what we do, and we\u2019re passionate about supporting our team\u2019s dedication to giving back.<\/p>\n                                                                        <div class='category-container rtl'>\n                                <div class=\"content-container\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Charity-Events-IMG_3622-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #86354d;\">Charity Events &amp; Matched Giving<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>We take part in various charity events, both individually and as a team, supporting causes close to our hearts. With matched giving up to \u00a31,000, we make sure your efforts go even further to make a real difference.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-item\">\n                                            <div class='image-container'>\n                                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-zoom image\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Payroll-giving-IMG_7547-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class='details-container'>\n                                                <h3 class='content-name' style=\"--category-text-colour: #ffffff; --category-background-colour: #86354d;\">Payroll Giving<\/h3>\n                                                <p class='content-details'>Our payroll giving system helps boost your contributions to the causes you care about, totally tax-free!<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n    id=\"block_f703c633aebc02f4b23a2dc72cfbd7a0\"\n    class=\"two-col-blocks\"\n    style=\"\">\n    <div class='two-col-blocks-inner  animate'>\n        <div class=\"two-col-blocks-textblock\">\n            <h2 class=\"h3\">Sharing the love<\/h2>\n            <p>Sharing is caring, right? Giving is a huge part of our ethos here at Oakland, and everyone who works here has the chance to choose how they play it forward.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, we all pick a charity individually, choose a way to fundraise, and go all out for the cause. Every penny we make gets matched by the company, which means even more money goes exactly where it\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re more than up for team events too \u2013 think coffee mornings, tough mudders and everything in between. Anything left in our charity pot at the end of the year gets split between causes that mean something to our people.<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"two-col-blocks-textblock-shapes\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"two-col-blocks-mediablock\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_9895-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"two-col-blocks-textblock-overhang\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_0f68f420a2025a44ee0816ad7cbcbd37\" class=\"block intro-row animate  default\">\n    <div class='intro-row-wrap'>\n        <h2 class=\"h3\">Freedom to be\n<\/h2><p>We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pledge to ensure everyone at Oakland is heard, respected, and encouraged to share their viewpoints and experiences. We are dedicated to championing equity at all stages of the employee journey, and ensuring we create environments that allow everyone to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Our DEIB network is a group of like-minded Oaklander\u2019s who are passionate about helping Oakland become a more inclusive and welcoming place to work for all individuals. The People Team is responsible for creating and delivering the DEIB strategy with the support of the DEIB group to help lead initiatives through active participation.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n    id=\"block_b88255efaacdf410b43d6c577aafc7fc\"\n    class=\"two-col-blocks\"\n    style=\"\">\n    <div class='two-col-blocks-inner  animate'>\n        <div class=\"two-col-blocks-textblock\">\n            <h2 class=\"h3\">Charity Committee<\/h2>\n            <p>Our charity committee is not just another committee &#8211; we\u2019re a team that makes giving awesome happen! Our mission? To run our matched giving scheme and spark internal efforts that make a real difference for local and national charities.<\/p>\n<p>We turn good intentions into actual impact, helping awesome causes get the financial boost they need. Whether its supporting community projects or national non-profit work, we\u2019re all about spreading kindness and creating change.<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"two-col-blocks-textblock-shapes\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"two-col-blocks-mediablock\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"two-col-blocks-textblock-overhang\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_001507367472171f9b9e9d6489e48499\" class=\"block intro-row animate  default\">\n    <div class='intro-row-wrap'>\n        <h2 class=\"h3\">Ready to find your people?\n<\/h2><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We\u2019re always on the lookout for problem solvers, outside the box thinkers, results obsessives and curious minds. If you\u2019re a people person with an eye for dreaming up technically excellent solutions, drop everything and get in touch now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Check out our current vacancies below, or hit us up at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:joinus@weareoakland.com\"><span><span><strong>joinus@weareoakland.com<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to tell us exactly how you\u2019d bring your A-game to Oakland.<\/p>\n                    \n<a \n    id=\"btn_6a1964312714d\" \n    href=\"\/join-us\/\" \n    class=\"btn  \" \n    target=\"_self\"\n    >\n    <span>\n        View vacancies    <\/span>\n<\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7862,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-104","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Careers | Oakland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover exciting career opportunities at Oaklandand take the next step towards building a successful future. 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