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 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.
Further Information:
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 background checks, please click 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 Candidate profile form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – HR Manager – Syria Programme Development – Candidate Information Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of Wednesday 10thSeptember 2025:
- Up-to-date CV
- Cover letter of no more than 350 words, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
- Completed Candidate Profile Form
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we cannot 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.
