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 3% 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 3.2 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 117 reviews)); "Great goal and colleagues" ((in 109 reviews)); "Great working environment to be in" ((in 45 reviews)); "managers were nice and respectful" ((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 56 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 37 reviews)); "Years of poor management and leadership have created a crisis of cohesion" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overly beaurocratic and senior management a bit autocratic" ((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.

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3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,671 total reviews)

Mark Goldring

70% approve of CEO

52% 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

Aug 19, 2024

Former Salary

Assistant project officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* accuqired scientific methods management skills for public welfare projects

Cons

* relatively low income and no extra payment

1.0

Aug 18, 2024

Poor experience

Senior officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

working for a great cause

Cons

Being overworked, underappreciated, overmanaged and severely underpaid

4.0

Aug 16, 2024

Part time

Retail assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get reimbursed for transport . Employee discounts on various things . Left to own devices when it comes to pricing

Cons

.Chaotic behind-the-scenes due to lack of volunteers . Left to own devices when it comes to pricing . Rude customers who try to haggle prices

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