Item: Oxfam
Rating: 5
Author: Administrative Assistant

Question 1

Does Oxfam pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Oxfam?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oxfam?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Oxfam layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Oxfam locations?

Accepted Answer

Ciudad de México, Guadalajara, Mérida

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