Oxfam Is Hiring a Vetting Administrator | £23,942 per Year: Great opportunity – Apply Now

Oxfam GB is recruiting a Vetting Administrator to join its People and Culture division, offering an exciting opportunity for an organised, detail-driven professional who wants their work to contribute directly to the fight against poverty and injustice. Based at Oxfam House in Oxford, with the flexibility of hybrid working, this open-ended role sits at the very heart of Oxfam’s Operational Human Resources function.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with systems and processes, and care deeply about values such as equality, inclusion and accountability, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About Oxfam GB

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. Across more than 90 countries, Oxfam works with communities, partners and allies to save lives, develop long-term solutions to poverty, and campaign for social and economic justice.

Oxfam GB is part of a confederation of 21 organisations united by a shared vision: a world where everyone can live life without poverty for good. The organisation is driven by people power, feminist principles, and a commitment to dismantling unequal power structures wherever they exist.

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The Role: Vetting Administrator

As a Vetting Administrator (Grade E), you will play a vital role in ensuring that Oxfam’s onboarding and vetting processes are accurate, efficient and aligned with the organisation’s safeguarding commitments. The Vetting team sits at the core of Operational HR and works closely with colleagues across the organisation, making this role an excellent entry point into HR operations within a large international charity.

You will provide transactional support throughout the onboarding journey, acting as a key contact for managers and new starters. From processing new starter information to maintaining high standards of compliance, your work will directly support Oxfam’s ability to recruit safely and responsibly.

This role also offers hands-on experience with key HR systems, including PeopleSoft HR, BOX for document management, and PageUp for recruitment. It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their administrative expertise while gaining valuable exposure to HR systems and processes.

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What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Support managers and employees across the full onboarding and vetting process
• Process new starter information accurately and in line with agreed standards
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Use and maintain HR systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Work closely with colleagues across teams, contributing to smooth HR operations

Your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks will be key to keeping processes running efficiently in a busy, people-focused environment.

Who Oxfam Is Looking For

Oxfam is looking for a quick learner with a solid administrative background who can hit the ground running. You don’t need to be an HR expert, but you do need to be organised, reliable and committed to high standards.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• High attention to detail and strong numerical ability
• Experience working with confidential or sensitive information
• A genuine alignment with Oxfam’s mission and feminist principles

Above all, Oxfam is seeking someone who believes in empowerment, accountability and inclusion, and who reflects these values in their everyday work.

Salary, Hours and Location

• Salary: £23,942 per year, plus a £2,085 hotspot allowance if applicable
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Oxfam House, Oxford, with hybrid and flexible working options
• Contract: Open-ended
• Closing Date: 16 February 2026

Flexible Working and Benefits

Oxfam believes flexible working is key to building the organisation of the future. This role is well suited to flexible arrangements, including partial home-based working or job-sharing.

In addition to a competitive salary, Oxfam offers a strong benefits package, including:

• Generous pension scheme
• Annual leave and additional leave allowances
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Flexible working options
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

From your first day, you will be encouraged to learn, grow and stretch in your role through in-house courses, e-learning, on-the-job learning, coaching and mentoring.

Safeguarding, Values and Inclusion

Oxfam is firmly committed to safeguarding and to preventing all forms of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and financial misconduct. All staff are expected to uphold the organisation’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, and Oxfam participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Diversity, gender equality and inclusion are central to Oxfam’s mission, and applications from people of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

How to Apply

To apply, submit an online application including your up-to-date CV and a cover letter clearly explaining how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you are passionate about social justice, highly organised, and ready to contribute to meaningful work that makes a global impact, this is your chance to join Oxfam GB and be part of a movement that believes poverty is not inevitable—but something we can end together.