Head of Global Security

Head of Global Security

UK Manchester or remote

Starting salary for this position is £66,552 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:

MAG is seeking an experienced Head of Global Security to lead the development and implementation of its global security strategy. This pivotal role will enable the safe delivery of MAG’s humanitarian mine action and weapons management activities worldwide. You will ensure that MAG meets its duty of care obligations by overseeing security risk management, crisis preparedness, and compliance with international standards.

Based flexibly, you will lead a global team of Regional Security Managers, providing strategic oversight on security planning and risk mitigation across all regions. You will also act as the lead for crisis management, ensuring that MAG is prepared to respond effectively to critical incidents, while also providing high-level security advice to the Board and Senior Management Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding MAG’s lifesaving work, leading a global security function in a challenging and dynamic environment.

About you:

You are a strategic, experienced leader in global security management, with a proven track record in overseeing security frameworks in high-risk environments. You have extensive experience managing security risk, delivering crisis management frameworks, and building organisational resilience. With strong leadership skills, you have successfully managed diverse and remote teams and are adept at collaborating with senior management across multiple departments.

Your expertise includes conducting political and security analysis, developing global security strategies, and ensuring compliance with international standards. You are an effective communicator with experience representing organisations at the highest levels, and you are committed to MAG’s mission of saving lives and building safer futures.

We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds. International travel, including to insecure environments, will be required for this role.

Further information and how to apply:

Application is by submission of the following documents by the closing date of 21st October 2024:

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. (refer to application link)

3. Completed Candidate Profile Form

Please check MAG website for the email address.

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 applying, your application has not been successful.

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 here and background checks 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.