Oxfam has announced a vacancy for the position of Head of Risk & Assurance, a senior global role within its Integrity Team focused on strengthening risk governance, accountability, and ethical standards across the organisation’s international operations. The position is remote with global coverage and will remain open for applications until the advertised closing date in nine days at 23:59 BST. The role sits within Oxfam’s Integrity Team, which is responsible for upholding ethical conduct, safeguarding, compliance, and organisational accountability across its global confederation. The team integrates core functions including legal oversight, fraud and corruption prevention, internal audit, risk management, safeguarding, and anti-terrorism financing. Strengthening Global Risk Governance and Accountability The Head of Risk & Assurance will play a central leadership role in advancing Oxfam’s enterprise risk management framework. The position supports the Strategic Lead Integrity in coordinating risk governance systems and ensuring that leadership structures receive timely, high-quality analysis on emerging and strategic risks. The role is designed to enhance consistency in risk reporting across Oxfam’s affiliates, regions, and functional units while reinforcing a values-based approach to risk management aligned with the organisation’s humanitarian and development mandate. Oxfam operates globally in emergency response, poverty alleviation, and advocacy for economic, gender, and climate justice. Within this context, the role is critical to ensuring that organisational decisions are informed by robust risk analysis and effective assurance mechanisms. Core Purpose of the Integrity Team Oxfam’s Integrity Team exists to safeguard people, organisational credibility, and operational effectiveness. It ensures that ethical standards are upheld while enabling informed and responsible decision-making across complex and high-risk environments. The team’s mandate includes: Legal compliance and advisory services Fraud and corruption prevention Internal audit functions Enterprise risk management Safeguarding systems Anti-terrorism financing oversight By integrating these functions, the Integrity Team provides a unified approach to organisational accountability and risk mitigation across all levels of operation. Key Responsibilities of the Role The Head of Risk & Assurance will be responsible for leading and coordinating global risk governance processes across the Oxfam Confederation. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and coordination of global enterprise risk management systems Overseeing risk reporting processes across affiliates and regions Providing strategic analysis of high, emerging, and systemic risks Supporting leadership bodies with decision-useful risk insights Strengthening organisational assurance frameworks Promoting consistency in risk governance across global operations Advising on strategic, operational, financial, safeguarding, and reputational risks Enhancing risk management culture across teams and functions Supporting integration of risk data into organisational decision-making processes The role requires close collaboration with internal governance bodies, senior leadership, and regional teams to ensure a coherent and responsive risk management system. Organisational Context and Strategic Focus Oxfam is an international confederation working across humanitarian response, long-term development, and advocacy. Its programmes focus on addressing poverty and inequality through initiatives that promote economic justice, gender equality, climate action, and accountable governance. In high-risk humanitarian and development environments, effective risk governance is essential to ensuring operational continuity, staff safety, and programme integrity. The Head of Risk & Assurance role is therefore positioned as a critical enabler of Oxfam’s global mission, ensuring that organisational strategies are informed by structured and forward-looking risk analysis. Required Experience and Competencies Candidates applying for the role are expected to bring strong expertise in enterprise risk management, governance, and organisational assurance within complex international environments. Essential requirements include: Proven experience in risk management, assurance, audit, or governance roles Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and reporting systems Experience working in complex, multi-country or global organisations Ability to analyse strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks Strong advisory and communication skills for senior leadership engagement Experience coordinating cross-functional or cross-regional processes Ability to work in values-driven and humanitarian contexts The role requires a high level of analytical capability, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex risk data into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers. Working Arrangements and Contract Details The position is offered on a temporary, full-time basis and is remote, with global responsibilities depending on Oxfam’s operational structure and office locations. The vacancy remains open for applications for a limited period, with a closing date set nine days from the publication deadline at 23:59 BST. Candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and submit applications within the specified timeframe. About Oxfam Oxfam is a global confederation working to tackle poverty and injustice through humanitarian response, advocacy, and long-term development programmes. The organisation partners with local actors and civil society organisations to deliver emergency assistance, strengthen resilience, and promote systemic change in areas such as economic inequality, gender justice, and climate action. Its work is grounded in principles of accountability, equality, and solidarity, with a strong emphasis on building fair and sustainable futures for communities affected by crisis and structural inequality. 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