Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

As Head of Oxfam Cymru, you will provide strategic leadership for Oxfam’s work in Wales, guiding our influencing and communications agenda to deliver meaningful, lasting change. You will lead a talented team to shape policy development, strengthen our approach to risk management, and ensure our voice is impactful, credible and grounded in the experiences of the communities we serve.

A central part of the role is building and sustaining high‑value partnerships across Wales. You will develop strategic alliances with civil society networks, public bodies, private sector organisations and the media, positioning Oxfam Cymru as a trusted, collaborative and solutions‑focused actor. Through these relationships, you will help drive forward progressive policy, amplify the voices of people facing poverty and inequality, and champion Oxfam’s mission across the Welsh context.

This is a role for a confident leader who thrives on influence, partnership‑building and shaping strategy in a dynamic political and social landscape.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Proven leadership skills with strong people-centred management expertise and a experience of operating in complex, multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven influencing and advocacy skills, and an understanding of Welsh political and economic structures as relevant to Oxfam’s work, including non-government organisations and the voluntary sector.
• Strong understanding of international poverty issues and how these relate to a UK and Welsh context.
• Knowledge of UK and devolved social and economic policy as it impacts on poverty and social exclusion in Wales and the UK.
• Ability to think innovatively and operate strategically, developing and delivering divisional and corporate strategies and policies in a devolved context.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Financial management expertise and diligence in accounting for and maximising resource use.
• Language skills: Oxfam’s work includes bilingualism. It is essential to have some competence in written and spoken Welsh or the ability and commitment to learn.
• A strong understanding of feminist leadership principles and ability to apply them in day-to-day behaviour and work. Ability to practice accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity.
• Ability to work unsociable hours where necessary, and to travel both within and outside Wales e.g. to/from Oxford and Regional offices.

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. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

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.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.