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Programmes HR Manager
41,628 / Year
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
Programmes HR Manager
Remote UK
Starting salary for this position is £41,628 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
As a MAG Programmes HR Manager, you will provide trusted generalist HR advice and support to our programmes across Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sahel West Africa. Working with Regional Directors, Senior Managers in Country and local HR teams, you will advise on complex people issues and change, strengthen in-country HR and manage risk across varied legal and cultural contexts. You will directly support Eastern Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean and line manage the HR Advisor supporting Sahel West Africa. You will also contribute to policies, employment frameworks, reward, new programme set-up and wider People and Culture projects. The role includes overseas travel to our programmes.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
About you:
You will have a strong track record of delivering HR services in an international or multi-country setting and advising senior managers on complex, sensitive or high-risk people matters. You can interpret employment law, policy and contracts to provide credible, practical advice across different operating contexts. You will bring sound judgement and discretion, together with strong communication, influencing and project-management skills. Experience of line management, coaching or mentoring is essential, as is the ability to work autonomously and build effective relationships across cultures and at a distance. International NGO experience is desirable, French and/or Spanish language are highly desirable, and Ukrainian language skills would also be an advantage.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A demonstrable track record of managing and delivering HR services in an international or multi-country setting.
- Experience of advising senior managers on complex, sensitive or high-risk employee relations matters, using sound employment-law knowledge and judgement.
- Experience of developing or improving HR policies, procedures, systems or employment frameworks and delivering work to a high standard.
- Experience of line management, supervision, coaching or mentoring, with strong communication and influencing skills across remote and culturally diverse teams.
Benefits and Further Information:
- Salary: £41,628 and this increases with service.
- Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee’s contributions up to 5%.
- Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you’ve been with MAG for two years, you’re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.
- Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.
- Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.
- Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.
This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at recruitment@maginternational.org for further guidance.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 9am on Monday 3rd August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide trusted generalist HR advice and support to programmes in Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Sahel West Africa.
- Advise on complex people issues, change management, and risk across varied legal and cultural contexts.
- Line manage the HR Advisor supporting Sahel West Africa.
- Contribute to policies, employment frameworks, reward systems, and new programme set-up.
- Support wider People and Culture projects.
- Travel overseas to programme locations as required.
Skills Required
Employment lawHR policy developmentEmployment frameworksHR systemsCommunicationInfluencingProject managementJudgementDiscretionCoachingMentoringAutonomyCross-cultural relationship buildingFrench languageSpanish languageUkrainian languageInternational NGO experience
Benefits
- Salary sacrifice group personal pension plan with up to 5% match
- Annual leave starting at five weeks increasing to six weeks
- Paid sick leave
- Compassionate leave
- Flexible working
- Family leave including maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
- Personal accident insurance
- Life assurance
- Medical and repatriation insurance for overseas periods
- Professional subscription coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
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