Lovely people at Oxfam - Anonymous employee Oxfam Employee Review

5.0
14 Aug 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting & good people. In-depth training. Flexible working hours. Constructive environment.

Cons

Pay. Voluntary work. Stay stuck on same job often

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Oxfam Response
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Hello, thank you for your comments. We're glad that you feel there are interesting people, in-depth training and flexible working at Oxfam. With regards to paid job opportunities, please visit our website jobs.oxfam.org.uk to see our current paid roles, there are over 50 live at the moment (globally) with Oxfam GB and more with our affiliate organisations. Please keep in touch via the website and social media to be up to date about our job opportunities. Recruitment at Oxfam GB, Oxford.

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