Does Oxfam pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oxfam employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oxfam. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oxfam?

66% of Oxfam employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oxfam 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Volunteer (317) , 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 141 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 120 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 108 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 42 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 56 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.

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3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,669 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

68% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,669 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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1.0

May 1, 2020

No Solidarity from oxfam SOlidarity

Administrative

Recommend

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Pros

None whatsoever. There was only a negative experience

Cons

Communication was difficult as phones went unanswered, emails go unanswered for weeks, I need to chase them for any response whatsoever. I was not informed that on the day of intyerview, a test would be organized as well. It impacted greatly on my personal schedule for that day. I was offered a job, so i made arrangemlents - quit my previous job, moved to a different country with my partner. The Thursday before my expected start, I received a call to RETRACT the job offer..... The excuse was that they were sorry, but couldn't afford it.... I find it ghross misconduct that a charity that has solidarity in the name puts monetary achievements before people that were promised jobs.

1.0

Feb 2, 2019

Pooor poor management

Deputy shop manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Nice volunteers and nice shop manager.

Cons

Too much lifting weights, lots of work and poor payment.

1.0

Aug 6, 2018

Avoid

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

good pay no other good thing to say

Cons

Bullied. They expect you to give above and beyond what your contractually obliged to with no chance of progression.

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