Join us as
Head of Research
at Oxfam Great Britain and lead groundbreaking qualitative and quantitative research on key priorities within a global confederation. You'll provide strategic and technical leadership, manage a team of researchers, and ensure insights drive real-world change. If you're passionate about shaping research for impact, we want to hear from you! 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 have: Experience in managing dispersed teams of up to 6 people, managing performance of others and coaching people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and/or workplaces. Experience of designing and delivering formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB priority areas (gender, economic, climate justice policy and programming). Experience of having undertaken research within contexts that Oxfam currently works in. Strong skills and experience in collaborative research and using this to inform systems changes through programming and strategy. Strong conceptual and analytical thinking, at ease with the use of statistics and economic theory, related to at least one area of Oxfam’s current policy priorities: Inequality (in the UK or globally), Climate, Fragility, Decent Work for Women. Outstanding communications skills (written and verbal), with extensive experience of external representation. High level of analytical and strategic thinking; able to translate complex issues into simple, workable actions and plans, and able to innovate and adapt to diverse contexts, partnerships and issues. Strong and consistent drive for results. Good understanding, commitment and ideally experience embedding and continuously learning to embed a decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional feminist and partner-led approach in your work. Master's degree level qualification. 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. We think this role would work particularly well as a full-time role, partially home-based. 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, 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 .
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Head of Research
at Oxfam Great Britain and lead groundbreaking qualitative and quantitative research on key priorities within a global confederation. You'll provide strategic and technical leadership, manage a team of researchers, and ensure insights drive real-world change. If you're passionate about shaping research for impact, we want to hear from you! 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 have: Experience in managing dispersed teams of up to 6 people, managing performance of others and coaching people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and/or workplaces. Experience of designing and delivering formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB priority areas (gender, economic, climate justice policy and programming). Experience of having undertaken research within contexts that Oxfam currently works in. Strong skills and experience in collaborative research and using this to inform systems changes through programming and strategy. Strong conceptual and analytical thinking, at ease with the use of statistics and economic theory, related to at least one area of Oxfam’s current policy priorities: Inequality (in the UK or globally), Climate, Fragility, Decent Work for Women. Outstanding communications skills (written and verbal), with extensive experience of external representation. High level of analytical and strategic thinking; able to translate complex issues into simple, workable actions and plans, and able to innovate and adapt to diverse contexts, partnerships and issues. Strong and consistent drive for results. Good understanding, commitment and ideally experience embedding and continuously learning to embed a decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional feminist and partner-led approach in your work. Master's degree level qualification. 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. We think this role would work particularly well as a full-time role, partially home-based. 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, 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 .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
