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 4% 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 (318) , 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 149 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 122 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 108 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 39 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 35 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 26 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((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.

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

5.0

Apr 10, 2009

Intermon Oxfam is definitely the place to work.

Logistics manager

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Pros

Intermon Oxfam is an NGO located in Barcelona and with missions world wide. The best thing to work in Intermon is that its action tackles all different aid sectors: Developement, Emergencies, fair trade, advocacy and local activities.

Cons

working in the field might be really taugh depending in the country of the mission. However, working in the HQ in Barcelona is an amazing experience with a very good atmosphere among the collegues and enjoying the city.

5.0

Jun 26, 2026

Friendly atmosphere and valuable skills learned

Volunteer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great experience since I was under 16 at the time with such a friendly atmosphere and colleagues. I was taught basic skills used for ever retail job like interacting with customers, working behind the scenes and being on the till.

Cons

None it was a great experience and really helped me with learning basic skills needed

3.0

Jun 22, 2026

Meaningful work, but low pay and poor management support

Deputy store manager

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Pros

Helping raise money for a great cause

Cons

Discontect between head office and stores. Low pay for the work load and stress. Pay raises (when you get one) aren't ever in line with inflation, therefore, it is a pay cut. Difficult to take annual leave as there is never any cover as they don't pay overtime. This means the store may have to close when management holiday is taken, which impacts store turnover. However, pay raises are linked to store performance, so it becomes a vicious cycle. Deputy's don't get any extra pay if your store moves up a band in turnover, but the store mangers do (which they deserve). However, there are significant pay jumps between levels for store managers, but deputys get nothing, as if they played no part in increasing the stores revenue.

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