Oliver trained at the Hammond School and The Royal Ballet School. Upon graduation he joined Scottish Ballet and danced many Soloist and leading roles.

After six years with the company, he took a leave of absence to dance with the Asami Maki Ballet and New National Ballet, Tokyo, performing leading roles in much of the classical repertoire.

After four years in Japan, Oliver re-joined Scottish Ballet and danced leading roles in ballets by Balanchine, Van Manen, Ashton, MacMillan and Forsthye.

Oliver is a qualified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis instructor and gained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Arts Education. Oliver was a founding member and lecturer on the BA Modern Ballet programme at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Oliver became Rehearsal Director in 2017 and Director of Dance & Artistic Development in 2023. In 2025, Oliver was promoted to Deputy Artistic Director, a further endorsement of his continuing leadership journey, commitment, and passion for Scottish Ballet.