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

Do you have:

• Minimum of10 years of HR/OD Management experience in a leadership position in an international non-profit setting with a proven track record and a Masters degree level education (from a recognized university) in a relevant subject (business administration, human resource management). Certified HR specialist qualification is preferred.
• A detailed understanding of non-profit human resource management functions is critical.

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for HR Business Partner who will:

• Lead and manage the HR and Admin team;
• Elaborate and advises on overall HR policy and strategy including gender considerations, placement, contract entitlement, benefits and allowances, learning and development and recruitment.
• Interprets and implements Staff Regulations and Rules, Staff Instructions and Circulars, and related guidelines affecting HR-related policies; reviews and evaluates applications for exceptions from staff instructions prior to adoption of final decisions.
• This role has significant internal and external impact.
• Works corporately across divisions or communicates corporately.
• Managing/ supervising resources within defined boundaries or a specialist area, which may include people, assets and/or budgets.
• Providing professional advice to senior managers on areas of work covered in their remit;

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:

• Minimum of10 years of HR/OD Management experience in a leadership position in an international non-profit setting with a proven track record and a Masters degree level education (from a recognized university) in a relevant subject (business administration, human resource management). Certified HR specialist qualification is preferred.
• A detailed understanding of non-profit human resource management functions is critical.
• Experience of leading and managing conflict resolution.
• Experience of developing and managing budgets.
• Ability to reflect and effect a gender and diversity sensitive human resources policy.
• Able to function in high pressure situations while maintaining emotional control.
• Able to influence and inspire confidence using professional knowledge and expertise
• Understanding of trends and developments in the relevant field
• Proven experience in working in Humanitarian context
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.

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.

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.