Gareth joined Oxford HR in early 2026, bringing with him 13+ years experience in the development sector – first as Global Head of Recruitment for both Plan International and MSI Choices, and then as a Director with Red Sea Search. Prior to this, he had worked in recruitment across various sectors – health, public sector, security and FMCG.
Gareth has placed Board, Executive and Director level appointments across Europe, Africa and Asia – his many years of working in-house gives a great insight into the talent problems that organisations face, allowing him to build great partnerships with HR and Executive Teams alike.
Previous clients include Chemonics, Clean Air Fund, European Climate Foundation, Frankfurt Zoological Society, GAIN, GOAL, Habitat for Humanity, HelpAge International, Madre Brava, MapAction, Meliore Foundation, Oppportunity International, Oxfam, Power of Nutrition, Saferworld, Search for Common Ground, and Transport & Environment.
View Gareth's current roles
Status: Open
The Country Director – Ghana provides overall strategic and programmatic leadership including business development, fundraising, compliance and risk, financial and people management
Job Features
| Job Category | Education, Gareth |
| Reports to | Global Director, Country Offices (GDCO) |
| Location | Accra, Ghana – the candidate should have the right to work in Ghana. Right To Play may consider candidates from neighbouring countries. |
| Salary and Benefits | GHS 422,640 - 559,999 per annum (before any taxes). |
| Closing Date | 30th August 2026 |
Full Time
Global, Remote
Posted 2 days ago
Status: Open
This new role of Strategy Manager will lead the delivery of high-quality research to inform organisational strategy both within Meliore and outside it.
Job Features
| Job Category | Data, Gareth |
| Location | Global – preferably +/-3 hrs from CET. |
| Salary | Circa €80–90k or equivalent, depending on location. |
| Other | This is a remote role. Candidate must have right to work in the country in which they are based. |
| Closing Date | 27th September 2026 |
Status: Open
The Head of Programs and Impact drives the organization’s sustainable growth and creation of strategic value through resource mobilization, program design, and impact measurement.
Job Features
| Job Category | Environment, Gareth |
| Location | Barcelona (Hybrid arrangements possible) |
| Salary | 1C – €52,000 gross annual |
| Other | Full-time, senior leadership position |
| Closing Date | 18th September 2026 |
Status: Open
Global Standards are seeking an exceptional sustainability leader with the vision, innovation mindset and credibility to drive transformative change across the textile and apparel sector.
Job Features
| Job Category | Environment, Gareth |
| Location | Remote (within Germany), with travel required |
| Salary | €6,956.78 per month |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term contract for two years, with the option of a permanent contract |
| Closing Date | 30th August |
Status: Open
We are fully committed to our work on gender and diversity, so if you’re from an under-represented group we are particularly keen to hear from you.
Job Features
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