Business Development Officer

Do you have experience of working in teams within a large complex organisation in the development sector?

Do you have strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity with experience of developing working relationships with people around the world?

Do you have ability to prioritise, respond quickly and work under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve results?

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

 

The Role:

Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Team is looking for a Business Development Officer to operationalise business development elements of Oxfam Consults. This includes supporting the Business Development Manager in the expansion of the Oxfam Consults programme and provide support on related issues, including administrative, procurement, HR and financial.

 

This is a Fixed Term role from 1 February 2026 (or as soon as possible) until 31 March 2026

 

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:

• Experience of working in teams within a large complex organisation in the development sector
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent written communications skills, suitable for a wide range of audiences
• Experience of developing working relationships with people around the world
• Excellent project management and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise, respond quickly and work under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve results.
• Proactive approach, ability to influence others and use initiative to achieve goals
• Flexible team player
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview week starting 12th January.

 

We offer:

 This fixed term role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in our work, to act as key contributor to the team, and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields.  Oxfam offers a fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Salary scales will apply based on location, taking into account local cost of living and national pay structures. Exact details will be confirmed by the employing Affiliate/Country.

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 HERE 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.