Are you hard-working, talented and want your job to contribute to sharing God’s kingdom and alleviating suffering? Do you enjoy taking initiative and applying your technical skills to new areas? Do you thrive when part of a team working together towards ambitious targets?

We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to contribute to BMS’ fundraising strategy and goals through the development and day-to-day management of BMS’ regular giving programme, project management of direct mail appeals, leading on creative innovative fundraising campaigns, administration of BMS’ major donor programme, support in the development of new fundraising products, and in the ongoing creation of a culture of outstanding supporter care.

You’ll need to work hard and learn fast to pick up all the technical skills that this job requires. But you’ll have the full support of a friendly, encouraging and collaborative team helping you to succeed. And this is much more than just a technical role! As a champion of supporter care, you’ll also be ensuring that every interaction our supporters have with BMS is inspiring and uplifting.

This is a professional development role. The successful candidate will complete the Diploma in Fundraising at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising within two years. The course and coursebook are sponsored by BMS, and course/exam days and hours can be taken as study leave. All coursework needs to focus on BMS and be completed outside of working hours.

After two years, with a completed Diploma in Fundraising (gaining at least a merit) and fully achieved annual objectives, this role will be reviewed. The aim is to increase the level of responsibilities based on the gained knowledge and experience within the first two years. A new job description will be agreed at that time.

Key objectives for the new role will be:  

• Increased responsibility for strategic planning of individual giving programmes: Develop and deliver an annual individual giving strategy that is both biblically based and reflects an understanding of BMS’ typical supporter (mainly Baptists) and their beliefs about giving as an expression of their faith. Also maintain an awareness of individual giving fundraising trends and best practice, responding to any legislation or regulatory requirement in the UK in order to continuously improve our income-generating approaches.
• Line management: Supervision of Individual Giving Administrator will turn to full management responsibility.
• Legal and Compliance: Ensure all due diligence and compliance procedures are adhered to – including that all activity follows industry best practice, GDPR/PECR regulations and the CIOF Code of Fundraising Practice.

Talent, potential and attitude are just as important to us as qualifications and experience, so please get in touch even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes quite yet. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

Location:                      Didcot, Oxfordshire and homeworking, or fully remote working

Hours:                          35 hrs per week/full-time

Salary range:               £23,662 to £28,075

Closing date:                9 am, Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Interview date:            Wednesday, 15 December 2021

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Tabea Dilling, Head of Fundraising at BMS World Mission. 

Charity People is thrilled to be working with one of Oxford's leading children and baby hospices, Helen and Douglas House, in their search for their new Community and Events Product Development Manager.

Community and Events Product Development Manager
Location: Oxford, Hybrid/Flexible working options
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £33,454 - £42,863 per annum

About the Charity

Their mission: to provide a home away from home; to help local families in Oxford and the surrounding areas to cope with the challenges of looking after a terminally ill baby or child in a warm, loving environment.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an approach to product development and evaluation to meet the organisation's needs; ensuring that the product portfolio is performing optimally, in collaboration with the Community and Events Fundraising Team; and, delivering a programme of new fundraising initiatives to meet and exceed targets.

The majority of your time will be spent managing the hospice's bespoke fundraising products and events: creating plans, setting KPIs, and managing budgets; as well as leading on the development and innovation of new products and events for a variety of events and community audiences, and a variety of stakeholders, and much more!

About you

Ideally, you will be highly experienced in community and events fundraising experience; be able to demonstrate experience of developing new fundraising initiatives and products and delivering successful fundraising events. You will also have a strong working knowledge of key digital marketing techniques (particularly social media, email- and content marketing); experience of developing and managing annual plans and budgets, and a strong understanding of data analytics and supporter insight to support decision making.

This is an exciting role for a self-motivated innovator, who is able to think ahead and plan strategically when making decisions on insight. You must be resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, and possess a highly creative, imaginative, solutions-based approach to your work. And, most importantly, you must be a confident and persuasive relationship builder who is committed to the motivations of the Hospice.

Closing date: 28th November; applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP!

If you're interested in hearing more about this great opportunity, please send your CV to Tanya White at Charity People.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are seeking driven, compassionate and creative team members to join our Partnership Managers team. If you want to see change in South Central England for the Kingdom of God, through the homeless being housed and their lives being restored, this could be for you!

THE TEAM

Our Partnership Managers are a team of self-starters who are driven to connect and build a growing network of like-minded Christians seeking to end homelessness in their area. They are compassionate and creative with solutions, delivering training to their Partners as they set up new projects and providing long-term support to established Partners as they continually develop environments where residents thrive.

THE ROLE

As a PM in South Central England you will take on Partner Enquiries and walk them through the journey to becoming a Green Pastures Partner. This will involve advising on setting up an organisation, how to find passionate volunteers, building a good relationship with Housing Benefit and much more. You'll also care for a number of our current Partners in the region, providing spiritual, emotional and practical support to them as they work at the frontlines of ending homelessness.

The South Central area has many organisations with great potential to make a difference in the fight against homelessness - your job is to help them figure out how!

YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES WILL BE:

1. Caring for existing partners and equipping them to grow more projects
2. Commencing new partnerships with Churches and Christian charities to provide properties to house the homeless
3. Monitoring the new partner’s performance and the impact they are having on their residents
4. Encouraging new partners in their ministry and assisting them with the challenges they face
5. Liaising with the rest of the team to provide the most effective service

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for someone who:

1. Shows passion for the role
2. Takes the initiative and has a keen eye for detail
3. Has sales experience
4. Utilises strong interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrates a track record of starting new projects
6. Is able to problem solve without supervision
7. Has achieved 3 A Levels at grade C; or equivalent qualifications/ significant experience
8. Can manage multiple relationships & contacts efficiently
9. Is a confident public speaker
10. Has experience in lone-working environments
11. Evidences knowledge & experience of the housing sector and homelessness
12. Has business experience (desirable)
13. Has experience growing a ministry (desirable)
14. Is a practicing Christian and will participate & contribute to the spirituality of GP. The nature of the role makes this an occupational requirement (The Equalities Act, 2010)

WHO ARE GREEN PASTURES?

We are a Social Enterprise that exists to equip and release the Church to end homelessness in the UK. To find out more visit the About page on our website.

OUR VISION

Our vision is:

1. To house 2,000 people by 2024
2. To reach 100 Christian Partnerships by the end of 2021
3. To see strengthened and continued growth of our Partners
4. To witness continued growth and transformation of our residents, through Christ
5. To provide opportunities for increased meaningful activity of residents
6. To facilitate our Partners working as one body - sharing expertise and resources as one family

We have an opportunity for a Retail Assistant Shop Manager to join our friendly team based in Oxford - Summertown on a Part-Time, Permanent basis working 22.5 hours per week. You will hit the ground running in this people-focused role and in return we can offer you a competitive salary of £18,818 - £21,954pro-rata per annum. You will ideally come from a charity retail or mainstream retail background.

As an Assistant Shop Manager, you will be an integral part of the team and will work with the Shop Manager and team of volunteers to maximise the shop’s sales & profits and be an ambassador for Helen & Douglas House, supporting & endorsing the aims and objectives of the charity. This is achieved by applying entrepreneurial skills and by putting the shop at the heart of the community. 

Working Pattern:

Your normal working pattern will change each week, subject to the needs of the business and  the levels of staff and volunteers available to work, and will involve a significant element of weekend working

Skills we are looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

- Experience in a customer facing environment and the ability to deliver excellent customer service.

- Experience of developing and implementing plans to maximise sales potential.

- Strong organisational and administration skills.

- Computer literate.

- Ability and confidence to manage staff in a variety of situations.

- Educated to GCSE level with passes in English and Maths.

- Experience of managing staff teams in a variety of retail sectors and/or management experience within a Charity Shop would be an advantage.

Please note the closing date for the Assistant Shop Manager role is Wednesday 8th December 2021. 

If you would like to join us as our Assistant Shop Manager, please click apply today!

Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Head of Impact Evaluation & Adaptive MEAL (0916)

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

Do you have monitoring and evaluation experience?

Do you want to be part of rethinking and power shifting in the INGO sector?

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

The Role

Oxfam OGB is looking for a Head of Impact Evaluation and Adaptive MEL

This role will be part of our newly formed Evidence and Strategic Learning team. It will work across the Oxfam confederation to support new ways of thinking about and influencing monitoring, evaluation and learning. We aim to rebalance incentives in MEL, embed feminist and racial justice ways of working.

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 the values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

Our next Head of Evaluation and Adaptive MEL will require in depth knowledge and experience of evaluation and MEL, a commitment to work in agile and participatory ways, experience of driving innovation and creative thinking about how we shift power within the sector.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference to the way the INGO sector considers the role of evaluation, monitoring and learning, be part of influencing sector debates. It will also give you an opportunity to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields.

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. We think this role would work particularly well as a full-time role, partially home-based.

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.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and respond to two key questions related to your experience: 

1. Why do you think you are suitable for this role?
2. What do you think power shifts could look like in the monitoring and evaluation space?

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.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Wycliffe Hall is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant to the Principal.

Wycliffe Hall is a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, and an Anglican theological college in the evangelical tradition, committed to excellence in teaching and research, thereby making a significant contribution to the intellectual life of the University and the wider society. Our mission is to be a centre for the renewal of Christian prayer, character, preaching and thinking. We have about 110 students, of whom around 40% are Church of England ordinands. Students study for undergraduate and graduate qualifications, from the certificate to doctoral level, and come from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to expanding that range.

The Principal has overall responsibility for the organisation and direction of the Hall, for maintaining the highest possible standards of teaching, training and community life, and for making the Hall the best possible working environment for its staff. He represents the Hall to external partners (especially the collegiate university and the Church of England) and to the wider world. He is accountable to the Hall Council for the ethos and good running of the Hall.

The Executive Assistant to the Principal is a key role within Wycliffe Hall’s vibrant community. Reporting to the Principal, the Executive Assistant will manage correspondence and diaries, and handle a large volume of varied and confidential tasks with efficiency and discretion. The role-holder will enable the Hall’s leadership to perform its work to the highest standard, and is therefore vital to the success of the Hall’s mission.

A wide-ranging post, it requires intelligence, experience, sensitivity, flexibility, pragmatism and discretion. The role offers an exciting opportunity to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to shape the overall effectiveness of the Hall. As well as directly supporting the work of the Principal, this role provides the opportunity to plan and drive implementation of a number of important tasks across the Hall. This is a full-time role.

To apply for this post, please send the following:

1) A full CV;

2) A covering letter explaining how your experience and attributes might qualify you for this post;

3) The names and contact details of two referees.

Applications are to arrive by 12 noon, Monday 20th December 2021.

Interviews are likely to take place at Wycliffe Hall on Thursday 6th January 2022.

This role reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing correspondence, ensuring that queries are sent on to the correct Hall staff, and that urgent matters are prioritised by the Principal. This will involve working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure that the Principal’s office functions smoothly at all times.

2. Managing diaries, including: i. ensuring that the Principal is fully prepared for daily meetings; ii. organising regular catch-up meetings between the Principal and other key Hall staff; iii. coordinating the Hall’s annual schedule of committee meetings; iv. organising arrangements for senior Hall visitors; v. organising travel and visas for regular foreign travel.

3. Servicing various committee meetings (drafting agendas, collating and distributing papers, and taking minutes), including: i. The Hall Council (the governing body and final decision-making authority) and its subcommittees; ii. The Hall Senior Management Team; and iii. Any other ad-hoc groups as required.

4. Assisting with a range of Hall events, including regular lecture series and annual studentfocussed events.

5. Providing administrative support to the Principal, in particular the prioritisation of key issues.

6. Influencing staff across the Hall to ensure the delivery of important tasks.

7. Liaising with members of the Senior Management Team to ensure implementation of strategic priorities.

8. Undertaking specific projects and developing recommendations at the request of the Principal.

9. Providing appropriate administrative support to the Vice-Principal and other members of Senior Management, as and when directed by the Principal.

10. Providing cover for the work of other administrative staff during holiday and busy periods. 11. Any other duties commensurate with the post, as required by the Principal. 

Post-related experience & skills

Essential

 Significant experience of working as a PA

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Ability to service committees effectively at all levels.

 Ability to work under pressure and prioritise important tasks over others.

 Ability to organise, motivate and influence others to complete tasks without formal management responsibility.

 Ability to analyse and compile data and produce well-argued and presented recommendations.

 Experience of working with Microsoft Outlook (including calendars), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and a variety of databases.

 Respect for, and ability to work comfortably within, the vision, mission and values of the Hall.

Desirable

 Experience and knowledge of the charity sector or the educational world, especially of Oxford University, or experience of working in a Theological Education Institution, or experience of working in the Church of England. Interpersonal skills & aptitudes Essential

 A proactive approach to working and a desire for excellence in all areas of work.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to relate to colleagues, students, and external stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds with confidence.

 Ability to present a welcoming face on behalf of the Principal and of the Hall.

 Ability to comprehend sensitive situations, and to respond with calmness, friendliness, discretion and tact. 

 A high level of attention to detail.

 A desire to work flexibly, as part of changing teams, as well as the ability to work independently.

 A very high level of sensitivity to confidential material and how to handle it.

Remuneration

This post is offered subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period and the capability and disciplinary provisions set out in the employee handbook. The salary is between £32,000 and £35,000 per annum depending on experience.

Pension

Wycliffe Hall will contribute an amount equal to 10% of salary to a Group Personal Pension Scheme.

Working hours

This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week.

Holidays

Initially 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years and in accordance with the Hall Holiday Policy, in addition to public holidays, which if these fall during term time, shall be taken at an agreed time during vacations.

Meals in Hall

The appointee will be entitled to free meals in Hall during working hours when the kitchen is operational.

General

The job description is correct as of 1st December 2021. It will, however, be discussed between the appointee and the Principal, and may be amended, following consultation, to reflect developments in or changes to the job. 

Regional Development Officer (East Midlands)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2022, Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home-based contract in either Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, or Oxfordshire
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus car and broadband allowance
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research, and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (East Midlands) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the East Midlands of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer, you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.

As this role covers large geographical areas, you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 6th December 2021
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th December 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

No agencies please.

Be Free Young Carers is an award winning charity that seeks to improve the lives of young carers living in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced leader.

Be Free Young Carers operates throughout South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse Districts and will establish a presence in the Oxford City District in 2022 as a next step in its expansion plans. We offer support and advice dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of young carers.

We are the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire and provide advice, guidance, offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being.

In the post pandemic period, like many charities in Oxfordshire, we have seen an increase in demand. It is also clear that a significant unmet need to support young carers exists. We have a strategy to expand the geographical remit of young carers we can support in the County. Our strategy will result in young carers across Oxfordshire receiving vital support they urgently need.

Working with a dedicated, professional and highly motivated team the CEO’s role will be to inspire and lead, ensuring the sustainability of the existing charity footprint, and delivering the expansion strategy. This is an exciting time to join a thriving, growing, commercially minded charity and a rare opportunity for someone to lead a significant programme of work in its early stages of development.

The CEO is responsible for the leadership, the overall strategic direction of the Charity, working with the Chair and Board, and the delivery of all its activities to ensure it meets the needs of the children and families it exists for in the most effective way for the future.

The role is full time, but we will consider flexible time and working arrangements. Closing date is 2 January 2022..

My Life My Choice is a self-advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998.  The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhances and empowers the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire.  These established projects include a fee earning training and consultancy team, gig buddies, travel buddy scheme, a nightclub, and self-advocacy groups.

We are now looking for a Communications Coordinator who will maintain and develop the charity’s traditional, social and digital media presence in order to support charity objectives and profile. The role will help the charity to increase its membership base, grow involvement in projects, deliver campaign messages, promote events, and attract funding.

The post calls for a talented individual with the ability to write succinct, intelligent, creative copy. Experience of filming, recording, photography and editing/designing content for website, social media and publicity purposes is essential.

The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities.

MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering a competitive salary, an enhanced pension contribution, an Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, two days special leave at Christmas, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.

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

Do you have experience in research for real world impact on issues of economic, social, and environmental justice?

Do you want to be part of rethinking and shifting power in research that has radical impact?

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

The Role

Oxfam Great Britain is looking for a Head of Research. This role will provide conceptual and technical leadership in defining and implementing formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB strategic priorities: the care economy, climate justice and the triple nexus (rights, resilience, response). It involves researching in novel ways to: (1) make problems visible, (2) understand solutions, and (3) know how to change systems, as well as ensuring that these insights influence our influencing and grounded work. The role involves managing a team of researchers and working in collaboration with Oxfam’s global research network.

What we are looking for

Our next Head of Research will have at least ten years of experience with developing and delivering formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB priority areas (the care economy, climate justice and/or, ideally, rights/resilience/response in fragile and conflict-affected contexts). You will be an inspiring manager for a dispersed team of up to 6 people, working with university partnerships and across the confederation. You show deep commitment to and experience with decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional feminist and partner led research. You have excellent communication skills and a high level of analytical and strategic thinking.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to undertake research that captures the attention globally on key issues of our time, presented in fresh ways and influencing policy and programming. You will be able to innovate methodologically, and work across geographies and organisations with passionate colleagues. You will be able to model research that supports power shifts away from mainstream voices and approaches. Research in support of Oxfam’s work in fragile and conflict-affected contexts is a particular priority.

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. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

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.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience: 

1. Why do you think you are suitable for this role?
2. What are the frontiers in terms of research questions that have radical impact?
3. What do you think power shifts could look like in research?

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.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.