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.
Talent Acquisition Partner (Permanent)
Manchester, United Kingdom — Starting salary £41,628 - £47,100
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Talent, you will manage the operational delivery of MAG's external and internal talent acquisition processes, including recruitment, promotion, and deployment, managing day‑to‑day hiring activity and ensuring fair, timely and inclusive processes.
You will provide operational guidance to Recruitment Officers, support hiring managers throughout the recruitment cycle, and manage the effective operational use of our applicant tracking system. You will build talent pipelines, produce recruitment data and reporting, and work closely with HR Managers to ensure smooth onboarding and strong workforce planning. The role is central to improving the candidate experience and strengthening MAG's overall talent acquisition capability.
Recruitment Delivery and Coordination with HR Managers
* Ensuring adherence to best practice recruitment and EDI policies and principles, operating as a strategic partner to the business, providing best‑practice advice and guidance on recruitment and selection
* Leading end-to-end recruitment for allocated roles, working closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and design fair, inclusive and efficient selection processes
* Undertaking evidence-based approaches to longlist candidates, developing interview and assessment materials, and supporting panels to make consistent and transparent hiring decisions
* Taking part in interviews and facilitating panel discussions to ensure consistency and alignment with best practice
* Providing HR managers with regular updates, managing timelines, risks, and expectations throughout the process
* Under direction of Head of Talent, supporting internal movement, promoting opportunities through internal channels, supporting the implementation of succession plans and retention strategies
Team Leadership and Workflow Coordination
* Managing and motivating two Recruitment Officers to perform to a high standard, delivering high quality recruitment support across the organisation, helping them prioritise work and strengthen their skills
* Conducting appraisal meetings in line with MAG policy, agreeing and reviewing progress towards individual targets on a regular basis
* Coordinating workloads across the team to ensure recruitment activity flows smoothly and deadlines are met
* Working towards creating a collaborative, supportive, and high‑achieving team culture
Systems, Data and Continuous Improvement
* Leading the effective operational use of our applicant tracking system, ensuring that workflows, templates, and data are accurate and support strong decision‑making
* Supporting the Head of Talent with recruitment metrics, providing insights on performance, diversity and candidate experience to inform strategic decision‑making
* Collaborating with the Head of Talent to identify system improvements and support their implementation
* Safeguarding the accuracy and integrity of recruitment data, ensuring adherence to compliance, safeguarding and privacy standards
Talent Pipelines and Market Engagement
* Building and maintaining talent pools for recurring or hard‑to‑fill roles, engaging proactively with potential candidates
* Maintaining accurate talent pipelines within the ATS for future recruitment campaigns
* Monitoring developments in labour markets, sourcing channels and recruitment trends to inform planning
HR Operational Support and Administration
* Reviewing new starters, internal moves and programme changes as required
* Reviewing offer documentation for accuracy and consistency
* Overseeing background checking processes, ensuring timely follow‑up and accurate handover to HR Operations
* Checking that all candidate documentation and approvals within the selection and deployment process are consistent, accurate and compliant
* Updating payroll change spreadsheets and collaborating with HR Operations to ensure data accuracy
* Ensuring new starter information is complete and submitted within required timelines
Collaboration With Other Centres Of Excellence
* Working closely with HR Operations to ensure new starters are onboarded smoothly, with accurate documentation and timely handovers
* Working with Safeguarding to ensure that MAG's safe recruitment principles are integrated into recruitment processes and used in practice
* Partnering with HR Managers to understand programme needs, plan for upcoming vacancies and align recruitment with organisational priorities
* Contributing to developing tools, guidance and training that will help managers recruit confidently and consistently
General Duties
* Working within the framework of MAG's core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement
* Working towards achieving programme and/or department business plan objectives
* Ensuring familiarity with and adhering to all MAG policies and procedures and keeping informed of MAG activities
* Undertaking and applying learning from appropriate training and development programmes
* Occasionally required to travel internationally, sometimes to developing countries and areas in conflict
* Undertaking the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework
* Understanding and upholding the standards outlined in MAG's Safeguarding Framework, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with MAG's work and reporting concerns if they do arise
Requirements
About you: You will have strong experience leading a talent acquisition team to deliver end‑to‑end recruitment in an international or multi‑site context. Confident using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies, you bring experience in direct sourcing and building talent pipelines for hard‑to‑fill roles. A collaborative and credible partner, you work effectively with stakeholders across the organisation and closely with HR operational teams.
You are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working at pace, with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining sound judgement. You bring creativity and a continuous improvement mindset to recruitment practice, with a commitment to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring.
Essential Experience
* Experience leading and supporting a talent acquisition team to deliver end‑to‑end recruitment support in an international context or multi‑site organization
* Proficient use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies
* Experience in direct sourcing, market mapping or talent pooling activities for hard‑to‑fill roles
* Experience in collating HR data and developing periodic reports
* Experience collaborating with HR Operations, payroll or administrative teams
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* Strong understanding of best practice talent acquisition, and an ability to contextualise this to meet organisational needs
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation
* Demonstrated creativity to improve talent acquisition efficiencies, talent sourcing methodologies, and employer branding principles
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and high‑volume workloads
* Ability to manage, motivate and develop a team
Essential Aptitude
* Proactive attitude to change with the ability to recommend improvements to processes and practice, leading through to implementation
* Demonstrated creativity and passion for talent sourcing methodologies, and employer branding principles
* Proactive, collaborative and adaptable in an evolving environment
* Ability to work at pace and with a range of competing demands whilst maintaining excellent judgement
Desirable
* Experience using Workable ATS
* Experience in monitoring and reporting recruitment/EDI KPIs
* Demonstrable understanding of optimising stakeholder experience and employer brand strengthening
* Experience of using an Employer of Record Service and/or dealing with employment for non‑UK remote employees
Benefits
Starting salary will be £41,628, based on a 37.5 hour working week. MAG has a system of incremental pay increases, up to a limit, based on length of service in the role. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.
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.
Closing Date
7th June 2026
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 on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We 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.
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