Our Sectors

Human Rights & Equality

In order to achieve a just and sustainable world, crucial work must be carried out in areas of discriminatory laws and norms across multiple, often complex, contexts.

We are committed to our clients’ mission of empowering underrepresented groups and tackling the root causes of inequality through supporting visionary leaders and teams. In order to achieve a just and sustainable world, crucial work must be carried out in areas of discriminatory laws and norms across multiple, often complex, contexts.

Our team are skilful in knowing the leadership attributes to be identified and nurtured in organisations working in this vital space.

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Our recent placements include:

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Digital ActionExecutive Director

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Panzi FoundationSenior Director of Administration and Finance, DRC

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The EldersProgramme Advisor Pandemic Preparedness and Response

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Anti-Slavery InternationalHead of Thematic Advocacy Programmes

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Hasin Jahan
Country Director Bangladesh
Practical Action

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Claudia Surjadjaja
Supervisory Council Trustee
Hivos

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St Christopher’s Fellowship

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ADD International
Co-Chair

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Malala Fund
Programme Directors

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CARE Canada
Vice President, Global Programs

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Individuals must be visionary and disruptive, ready to amplify voices and break down harmful barriers.

Teams must be resilient working in this challenging space, and our leadership experts are well placed to support our client’s ambitions.

We recognise the importance of, and fully support organisations working in, the Human Rights and Equality space. We’re proud to support our clients across the globe with their organisational development, so they have the capacity to fully focus on their mission and we can all advance progress of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Services

Supporting you with all of your leadership needs.

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Executive Search

Connecting exceptional leaders to impactful roles.

Leadership & Change

Strengthening organisational leadership.

Interim Placements

Appointing change-makers.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Building a culture of inclusion.

Board & Advisory

Enhancing effective governance.

HR Consultancy

Implementing innovative solutions.

Founder-CEO Transitions

Navigate this pivotal transition.

Co-Leadership Appointments & Coaching

Bring the strengths of multiple leaders to a single role.

”I can talk with Yolanda – it doesn’t feel like an interview – it’s sharing my experiences, what I could bring and what HIVOS could bring to me. They (Oxford HR) were very accommodating in terms of time differences as I was in Africa at the time and gave me very clear timelines. I felt we were on the same page in terms of core values.
Claudia SurjadjajaTrustee to Supervisory Council, Hivos

”Oxford HR did an absolutely fantastic service for us when helping us with the search for the Head of Policy and Advocacy. We really needed their expertise and passion, and the added help with the dual location recruitment.
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Some of our current roles

Chief Executive Officer | GER3

Part Time

Remote, USA

Posted 2 days ago

Status: Open

Lead a rapidly growing humanitarian organization supporting crisis-affected communities globally through integrated relief, recovery, and reconstruction services.

Job Features

Job Category	Environment, Human Rights, Jennifer, Livelihoods & Agriculture, Nataša
Location	Remote with ~20% international travel required to Ukraine, Los Angeles and other operational locations
Salary	$150,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits
Type	Full-Time
Reports to	Board of Directors
Closing Date	October 26, 2025

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Executive Director | War on Want

Full Time, Job Share

Europe, London, UK

Posted 1 month ago

Status: Open

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership in delivering War on Want’s mission and charitable objectives, as outlined in the organisation’s strategic framework.

Job Features

Job Category	Human Rights, Humanitarian, Nafeesa, Zoe
Contract	Permanent contract
Location	This role is based at War on Want’s London office, with staff working from the office and from home. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required
Reporting to	Chair of the War on Want Council of Management
Hours	35 hours per week. Some weekend and out of hours working is essential. Please note that we are open to considering job share applications for this role
Responsible for	Staff body of 27 employees, including three departmental directors
Salary	£86,000
Closing Date	12th September 2025

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Register for our Interim Managers Pool

Posted 11 months ago

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

Job Category

Data, Education, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Josje, Livelihoods & Agriculture, OxHR Jobs, Trade

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Posted 3 years ago

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

Job Category

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The work of our clients is varied, multi-dimensional, global and agile. We recognize these attributes and support you across a wide range of specialisms.

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B Corps, Sustainability & ESG

Advancing leadership for the green transition.

Disaster & Humanitarian

Working on the world’s most pressing issues.

Education

Delivering innovative solutions.

Environment, Climate & Conservation

Creating a green, clean and fair future.

Health

Facing challenges in a changing world.

Livelihoods & Agriculture

Promoting positive change.

Trade & Economic Development

Driving ambitious agendas.

Interested in our services?

Submit a Request for Proposal here or contact us at hello@oxfordhr.com.