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 144 reviews)); "Staff were friendly and understanding" ((in 112 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 102 reviews)); "I had a great manager there" ((in 49 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 44 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 61 reviews)); "The pay is low or none if there on a voluntary basis and the organisation can be chaotic." ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of team work." ((in 39 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((in 23 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 22 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.

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 17, 2024

Terrible management

Logistic assistant

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

There is a war going on in my country, I want to be involved in helping the affected people.

Cons

the worst management I've ever met, ridiculous personnel decisions, waste of money, constant staff turnover.

4.0

Oct 16, 2024

Safe and Empowering working environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best thing about Oxfam in Vietnam is it creates a safe, open and empowering working environment. People are free to raise their voice, actively handle their jobs and are accountable for their doings.

Cons

Not so much opportunities for promotion as most tasks are project-based and senior positions are very limited

5.0

Oct 16, 2024

Nice place

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they are very humane organization

Cons

none tha i can think of

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