Head of Governance, Strategy and Executive Support
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Head of Governance, Strategy and Executive Support
Manchester
Starting salary for this position is £54,588 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:
Based from our Manchester office, you will provide strategic leadership and high-level operational oversight across our governance, strategic planning, organisational performance, and executive coordination. You will act as our Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer to ensure organisational compliance. You will support our Board, CEO, and Leadership Team to ensure effective decision-making and execution of MAG’s Strategic Framework. You will oversee core support functions including planning, internal policy management, and administrative coordination support services.
About you:
We are hiring for an experienced governance professional with demonstrable experience advising senior staff and Boards on governance matters, including relevant legislation, regulations and governing documents. You will be an experienced strategic professional with significant experience in an advisory or operational role, and a proven track record of leading, participating in, and promoting cross-organisational team working. You will have a proven track record of leading and contributing to strategic and annual planning processes in an NGO or other comparable organisation. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong research and report-writing skills and the ability to support others to communicate effectively. You should be proactive, diplomatic, tactful, and customer-focused, with the ability to understand, demonstrate, and apply MAG’s organisational values.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at https://www.maginternational.org/work-for-us/HoGSES25/ by the closing date of Thursday 14th August 2025.
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 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.
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.
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