Business Development Officer

Oxfam; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Business Development Officer to support the expansion of its Consults programme. The role involves assisting in various functions, including administration, procurement, and finance. Ideal candidates should have experience in complex development sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively. This fixed-term role offers competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to impactful humanitarian work.

Benefits

Fair pay and competitive benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience of working in teams within a large complex organisation in the development sector.
• Strong verbal communication skills suitable for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to prioritize, respond quickly and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development Manager in the expansion of Oxfam Consults.
• Provide support on related administrative, procurement, HR, and financial issues.

Skills

Teamwork in complex organizations

Strong verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Project management skills

Time management

Ability to prioritize and work under pressure

Proactive approach

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

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

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 your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.