Head of Talent
Manchester preferred, remote within the UK will be considered
Starting salary for this position is £54,588 per annum (plus contributory pension)
As part of our Strategic Framework 2024 -2028 MAG is committed to developing an inclusive global workforce to ensure we have the right skills, capacity and culture to deliver the highest quality of programming with the most possible impact. The Head of Talent is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping us achieve this.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational leadership across our talent processes, including recruitment, promotion, and deployment. A unique opportunity to shape the way we work. The role is responsible for the both the development and implementation of a Talent Strategy, which helps us to achieve our strategic aims. With an initial focus on supporting our UK contracted roles, including Manchester/UK, remote, roving, and programme international roles, you will also have the opportunity to work to build the capacity of our local teams in the area of recruitment.
On the operational side, you will lead the team to ensure that day to day recruitment processes are contemporary, transparent and accessible to both internal and external candidates. You will also have the opportunity to support the recruitment process for Leadership Team roles, other senior ‘hard to fill’ roles, and governance roles. As part of the People & Culture Leadership team you will work in close collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, Safeguarding Lead, and the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Manager to ensure strong integration across all our work.
About you:
You will have significant experience leading and supporting a team to deliver end to end recruitment in an international context. With a background in the humanitarian/NGO sector, you will be well versed in best practice talent acquisition strategies, with an ability to contextualise processes to meet organisational needs.
A strong collaborator, you will also be experienced in working with a variety of stakeholders to understand their needs, and design successful initiatives. You are creative, innovative, and determined, with the ability to adapt and shape ideas to ensure successful. You are also adept at optimising the use of technology to support effective and efficient recruitment processes and also have a strong commitment to working with EDI and Safeguarding principles in mind.
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 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.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Head of Talent – Candidate Information Pack
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 27th July 2025:
1. Up-to-date CV
2. Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
3. Completed Candidate Profile Form
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.
