Business Development Officer

Oxfam; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Officer to support the expansion of their consults program. You will work closely with the Business Development Manager, providing operational, administrative, and financial support while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in large organizations and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is a Fixed Term role from 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in teams within a large complex organisation in the development sector.
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent written communication skills, suitable for a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of developing working relationships with people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Business Development Manager in expanding the programme.
• Assist with administrative, procurement, HR and financial support for the programme.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve results.

Skills

Teamwork in large complex organizations

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Relationship development

Project management

Time management

Influencing others

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Role Overview

Oxfam 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 providing 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.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support to the Business Development Manager in expanding the Oxfam Consults programme.

Assist with administrative, procurement, HR and financial support for the programme.

Work under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve results.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in teams within a large complex organisation in the development sector
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent written communication 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

Benefits

This fixed term role offers a fair pay and competitive benefits package. Salary scales apply based on location, taking into account local cost of living and national pay structures. Oxfam offers a wide range of Learning & Development opportunities including in‑house courses, e‑learning modules, on‑the‑job learning, coaching and mentoring.

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload an up‑to‑date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Diversity & Inclusion

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. 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.