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 3% 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 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Volunteer (319) , Shop Assistant (43) , Fundraiser (40) , Sales Assistant (37) , Shop Manager (31) , Retail Assistant (27) , Intern (26) , Manager (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 148 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 117 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 106 reviews)); "I had a great manager there" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 43 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 46 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 36 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 24 reviews)); "the money is terrible, senior management are crooks, middle management are aggressive and patronising, I was literally shouted at for not reaching quotas." ((in 24 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

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,672 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Oxfam has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,672 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jan 11, 2023

Cool

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Free maccies but paid for transport

Cons

Old lady very particular about her brew

1.0

Jan 10, 2023

Top down approach

Retail store/shop manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Raising Funds to combat poverty Great Volunteers Loyal Customers Interesting Donations

Cons

Retail Directors put unnecessary pressure on staff. Communication from management to retail staff is very poor.

2.0

Jan 9, 2023

Management to be improved in the Mali mission

Officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Oxfam's mission and vision at the global level are very sound

Cons

Oxfam is a great organization with a vision for a society in which everyone is equal. However, the management does not leave much to be desired. They do not do anything to motivate the staff. The few initiatives taken by some as team building are never encouraged. The former manager knew absolutely nothing and was not involved in his work at all. Obtaining even the most mundane things such as pay slips or work certificates is an uphill battle as an Oxfam employee in Mali. Once you leave, you go for months without being able to receive your severance pay.

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