Work with us: diversity

Oxfam GB values diversity and recognises the enormous benefits of making the most of the different skills, talents and perspectives to achieve our organisational goal of overcoming poverty and suffering. 

Oxfam believes diversity comes from the visible and invisible differences that exist between people – for example, those based on gender, race, ethnic origin, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, age, economic class, language, religion, nationality, education and family/marital status.  All of these differences contribute to different experiences of life, values, attitudes, ways of thinking, and communicating.

Oxfam recognises it is vital to create an inclusive working environment where people from diverse backgrounds can contribute and achieve.

Success in overcoming poverty and suffering depends on the people who work for Oxfam.  Therefore it is crucial we are able to attract the best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and all our employees are included and able to reach their full potential.

Oxfam recognises that some groups are currently under-represented within its workforce. We are taking positive action measures to address under-representation as it exists in different countries where Oxfam GB works. Oxfam particularly encourages applications from people from all communities and backgrounds.

Oxfam is an Equal Opportunities employer, and is a signatory to the UK government’s Positive About Disability charter.

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