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 143 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 114 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 102 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 38 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 59 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 50 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 37 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 26 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((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.

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3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,668 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

67% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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 1,668 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

Feb 20, 2026

Friendly Team

Volunteer

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great team who gave out a good amount of responsibility to volunteers. Felt like a family environment.

Cons

No cons, great place to volunteer.

4.0

Feb 19, 2026

A journey and a half.

Door-to-door charity fundraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I spent all day everyday outside in Bristol which did wonders for my physical and mental health. My confidence also improved because I was having to talk to new people everyday. You always seem to work with the best people.

Cons

You become easily emotionally and physically drained. The base pay may not seem worth it but the bonus potential really knocks it out of the park.

5.0

Feb 12, 2026

Supportive and Relaxed Environment

Volunteer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Branch manager was very friendly, helpful and supportive. I felt valued and enjoyed being part of the team.

Cons

I worked the till which took some time to master, though it was my first time doing so and I eventually got more confident. But that is more of a me thing than anything ;p Also if you're vegan you will be handling used wool and leather items and some other products like the chocolate is not vegan, so it's far from ideal, but you could ask to do other tasks instead.

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