Culture & Influencers Lead
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£49,601 – £56,518 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2493
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.2×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2493 (74% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Oxfam is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1133 (Public relations and communications directors) or SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2493 Public relations professionals Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
1133 Public relations and communications directors Also possible | £54,000 Clears | £61,700 Misses | £69,500 Misses | £77,200 Misses |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role:
Oxfam is seeking a dynamic Culture and Influencers Lead to drive our strategy for engaging high-profile individuals, cultural institutions, influencers, and ambassadors. This is a pivotal role that harnesses the power of celebrity and cultural influence to elevate Oxfam’s profile, inspire advocacy, and generate vital support for our mission to end poverty and injustice. In this role, you'll:
- Develop and Lead Strategy
- Shape and deliver Oxfam GB’s approach to engaging cultural figures, influencers, and ambassadors.
- Amplify Oxfam’s Voice
- Leverage cultural influence to raise awareness, drive advocacy, and connect with new audiences worldwide.
- Build Authentic Partnerships
- Establish and nurture long-term, meaningful relationships with high-profile individuals and institutions that translate into impactful collaborations.
- Strengthen Oxfam’s Profile
- Position Oxfam as a trusted partner within cultural spaces, ensuring our values and mission resonate across diverse communities.
If you have any questions about the role, we'd love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at [email protected], making sure you include the job title and reference number of the role you're asking about. Please be aware we are unable to accept CVs or applications via e-mail. To apply, please use the "apply now" button on the right hand side of this advertisement.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Experience of managing performance of others and helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and / or workplaces, and creating positive change in work culture, processes and practices.
- Lived experience or evidence of learning/taking action on anti-racism and inequalities.
- Extensive experience in celebrity relations or talent management, as well as public relations or arts & culture, or a related field.
- Proven track record of successfully leading a team of engaging high-profile individuals and cultural partners to achieve strategic objectives.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful communications and/or fundraising strategies involving influential figures.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape, public relations, and digital engagement strategies.
- Exceptional Relationship Builder with the ability to build rapport, trust, and long-term relationships with diverse high-profile individuals and their teams.
- Outstanding communicator, with persuasive written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to articulate complex messages clearly and compellingly to various audiences.
- Brand savvy, deep understanding of brand positioning, reputation management, and ethical considerations in partnerships.
- Resilience & adaptability, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances.
- Passion for the Mission: a genuine commitment to OGB’s mission and values.
- Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
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.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Public relations professionals (SOC 2493) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~38k in sample- Offer £49,601–56,518
- Middle half £31,772–47,840
- Median £38,688
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
Even the bottom of this range, £49,601, beats the market's 75th percentile. Oxfam pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Not necessarily. Oxfam holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2493 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.