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 2% 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 (319) , 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 143 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 113 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 99 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Salary was low and only focus is to raise funds." ((in 63 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 35 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 24 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 22 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

Oxfam reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,671 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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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

4.0

Sep 11, 2023

nice experience

Shop assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

calm environment, good team and not stressful

Cons

sometimes bad management and disorganised rotas

4.0

Sep 9, 2023

Good for your career, Bad for your health

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great local leadership - Interesting projects working in the region - Hardworking and dedicated country office teams

Cons

- White supremacy and internal racism from Northern Affiliates - Disconnection of the EB from the field and the country offices - Monopolization of decision making by Northern Affiliates - Very bad salaries and packages for country office teams especially for countries directed by Oxfam Novib - Absence of Work/Life balance

5.0

Sep 8, 2023

Nice environment

Retail shop assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gain experience, Meet new people and friendly staff.

Cons

The transition from voluntary to paid work can be difficult depending on a charity

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