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 112 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 97 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 42 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 62 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 36 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 25 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 23 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

3.0

Oct 19, 2014

it was okay met lots of people but kind of boring

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

free lunch, flexibility with hours

Cons

there can be annoying customers, a very messy stockroom,

Oxfam Response

11y

Hello, Thank you for your comments, we're glad that the flexibility and lunch reimbursement were nice perks. It's a shame that the stockroom was messy, I'm sure the team at the shop you worked at would welcome that feedback, you can give it anonymously via our website if you'd like and then the team can take it on board. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/contact-us/feedback-and-complaints Recruitment Team at Oxfam GB, Oxford.

5.0

Oct 14, 2014

Very fulfilling

Shelf stacker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked part timeduring sixth form. Was great for my personal statement for university. I didnt do duke of ediburgh so it looked better I like to think.

Cons

Not much money obviously. And the people vary. If you work in the shop then you can get all sorts.

Oxfam Response

11y

Hello, Thank you for these comments; It's great to hear that you found your time with Oxfam fulfilling and that you feel it was great for your personal statement. Thank you for the time you've given to Oxfam and best of luck at university. Recruitment Team at Oxfam GB, Oxford.

4.0

Oct 4, 2014

A joy to work with

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to meet a mixture of people, both when meeting customers and also fellow coworkers. It is also a great way to train skills for other jobs.

Cons

The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic. There isn't much of a over-arching standard on how it functions at the more detailed level.

Oxfam Response

11y

Hello, It's great that you've got to meet a mix of people and have built up transferable skills through your volunteering, we really appreciate the time our volunteers spend with Oxfam so thank you for your ongoing support. You're correct that there is no pay for volunteer positions; we do however have paid opportunities advertised on our website and many of our shop managers are former volunteers whose past volunteer experience has helped them to show how they would be able to manage a shop and volunteers. I hope your volunteering in Lancaster continues to be 'a joy'! Recruitment Team at Oxfam GB, Oxford.

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