Global Remote Sensing Manager (12 Month Fixed Term)
Remote (from home) with travel
The starting salary package for this position is £34,860 GBP / approx. $47,000 USD
About the role:
You will develop practical, innovative methodologies and tools to enhance MAG’s operational efficiency, decision making, and situational awareness across our global portfolio of programmes. You will lead research and development processes to advance the use of Earth Observation (EO) data and drone-based solutions in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and Weapon and Ammunition Management (WAM) operational contexts. You will play a key role in partnership development, particularly focused on enriching our theoretical and empirical practices. You will integrate environmental considerations and uphold MAG’s core values to promote our mission and extend our impact where it matters most.
About you:
Proficiency with remote sensing systems and GIS software for data processing, analysis, including machine learning, and visualization is essential. You should have proven experience leading on remote sensing projects, including developing operational use cases and standard operating procedures. You should hold a degree in a relevant field, with strong skills in project management and report writing. You will be a strong communicator, able to translate complex data into actionable insights and build meaningful partnerships to enhance MAG’s practice. You should be adaptable and proactive, with the willingness and flexibility to travel internationally, including in challenging environments.
Further Information:
This role is based remote from home, with expected travel around 30% of working time. MAG will consider applications from candidates who are based in any country, however the final decision on whether employment in a specific country location can be supported will be based on a compliance and budget check, and be reviewed by MAG’s senior management. Please note that the terms and conditions of employment may be set according to location, to ensure legal compliance, and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. The details provided below are relevant to UK-based applicants.
Where a candidate is based on a location where MAG is not registered as an employer, employment may be through an Employer of Record service. In all cases, the employee will be subject to tax and other statutory deductions in line with the relevant law of their country of domicile. You should therefore clearly set out the country that you would wish to be based remotely in, and MAG will provide further details on the method of employment in that country, and the relevant tax and statutory deduction implications, to candidates invited for interview.
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 hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
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.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Global Remote Sensing Manager – Candidate Information Pack
Please return your application documents (CV, cover letter, and completed candidate profile form) to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Sunday 1st February 2026. In your cover letter please include why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of the application closing date, it means that your application has not been successful.
