By joining the Oxford Living Wage Employer scheme, you’ll be part of a growing movement of over 160 Oxford-based employers seeing the benefits of committing to fair pay.
Support your staff
Paying a wage people can live on boosts morale, productivity, and retention.
Lead by example
Show your commitment to ethical employment and social responsibility, and deliver money back into the local economy.
Enhance your reputation
Accreditation sends a clear message: your organisation values fairness, dignity, and social responsibility. It strengthens trust and brand perception among customers, partners, and investors.
Strengthen recruitment and reduce turnover
Attract motivated, skilled candidates who value a supportive workplace and stay with you for longer.
Take meaningful action on your responsible business goals
The Oxford Living Wage accreditation is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility, advancing your Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives, and providing measurable social value to bids and partnerships.
Build a fairer Oxford
Be part of a movement committed to reducing workplace poverty in one of the UK’s most unequal cities. Women are 50% more likely to be in low paid work than men* - by paying the Oxford Living Wage you can help create fairer opportunities and close the gender pay gap.
*Living Wage Foundation 'Employee Jobs Paid below the real Living Wage 2024', using data from the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) Annual Survey for Hours and Earnings to reveal the number of jobs below the real Living Wage
Become an Oxford Living Wage employer
Accreditation is free and open to any organisation that is either based in Oxford or that does business in the city.
How to apply for employer accreditationContact the Economic Development Team
Address: Oxford City CouncilTown Hall
St Aldate’s
Oxford, OX1 1BX
