Does Oxfam pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oxfam employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oxfam. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oxfam?

68% of Oxfam employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oxfam 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Volunteer (318) , Shop Assistant (43) , Fundraiser (40) , Sales Assistant (37) , Shop Manager (31) , Intern (26) , Manager (26) , Retail Assistant (26) , Project Manager (25) , Shop Volunteer (16) , Cashier (15) , Sales Associate (15) , Internship (14) , Assistant Manager (13) , Deputy Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Oxfam according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and really rewarding to be in this great company." ((in 140 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 113 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 104 reviews)); "I had a great manager there" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 39 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Oxfam according to real employee reviews?

"salaries as low for the amount of work and passion that everyone puts in." ((in 54 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 45 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 37 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 25 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oxfam layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Oxfam layoffs and their outlook for job security at Oxfam in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Oxfam locations?

Ciudad de México , Guadalajara , Mérida

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3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,671 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,671 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oxfam employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

1.0

Nov 6, 2023

Lost leadership

Regional director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

country teams and dedication of field staff.

Cons

Incompetence of top leadership, lack of vision, abandoning Oxfam's values.

3.0

Nov 3, 2023

My experiance at Oxfam

Shop volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Incredible experience for blank cv's - Great working environment - Gain insight on how your actions help other - Able to see how so little time makes a big difference - Good for making friends

Cons

- Some of the activities are a bit repetitive - You are not paid - Can be a bit boring

4.0

Oct 30, 2023

Volunteering sales assistant

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Friendly managers and lots of support is given. - covered transport - They give snacks and coffee/tea/ drinks during break and during work

Cons

Working more than my contract hours

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