HR Manager – Syria Programme Development

6 month fixed term contract

Manchester preferred, remote within the UK will be considered

Starting salary £40,416 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:

We are seeking an experienced and organised HR Manager to provide focused support and advice to MAG’s Syria programme during its ongoing expansion. This is a dynamic and varied operational HR role working across the administrative and legal frameworks of Northeast, Northwest, and Central Syria. Working closely with the MAG’s Syria and regional Middle East teams, you will be responsible for designing and delivering pro-active recruitment methods for both local and international roles, advising on local employment including contract modalities and employment law, developing HR systems and broader organisational People and Culture related support. You will use your skills to ensure our People and Culture function is transparent, accessible and legally compliant in each context so that MAG’s Syria programme can deliver the highest quality of programming with the most possible impact.

About you:

You will have demonstratable experience of developing and implementing HR systems, policies and procedures in an international setting. Previous experience of working in a humanitarian organisation is not necessary, but you will need to rely on your sound project management, people management, communication and influencing skills, as well as knowledge of employment law and ability to interpret and apply it. You will be organised, with a proven track record of supporting organisational readiness and workforce planning. You will be flexible and solution-focused, with strong research skills and the ability to analyse and condense information from a range of sources. You will be driven, determined, and above all committed to high standards as well as MAG’s mission, vision and core values.

How to apply

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of Wednesday 10th September 2025.

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, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available 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.