Job Description
About the role
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Base pay range
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Key responsibilities
Responsible for OGB’s influencing approach to Humanitarian Influencing across the UK.
Develop campaign and influencing strategy and manage stakeholder and political risk.
Lead cross‑functional teams and drive change within a large, globally networked confederation.
Represent Oxfam externally in policy, influencing, lobbying and media work.
What we are looking for
Experience managing performance of others and helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential.
Extensive knowledge of international humanitarian policy and practice issues and donor priorities.
Proven track record of leading successful influencing work including generating original ideas and innovative approaches.
Experience managing team budgets.
Experience mobilising internal stakeholders around a vision for a major area of work.
Experience using research data and learnings for programme and policy development.
Capacity to make complex information accessible to non‑technical audiences.
Sound judgement in complex situations.
We offer
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Safeguarding and commitment to diversity
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
EEO statement
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
January 19, 2026
Job Type:
Arts and Entertainment
Location:
United Kingdom
Company:
Oxfam
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