Executive Director, External Affairs

UK/International/Hybrid with regular travel

Leadership and Board

C. £110,000, with flexibility depending on location

Job # 194713

Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations working to save lives and build safer futures for communities affected by conflict. Through work in mine action, disarmament and post-conflict recovery, they help people reclaim land, rebuild livelihoods and move forward with safety and dignity.

At a time of profound geopolitical change, shifting donor priorities and increasing humanitarian need, MAG is creating a new Executive Director, External Affairs role to strengthen its global influence, visibility, partnerships and long-term sustainability.

Executive Director, External Affairs
UK/International/Hybrid with regular travel
C. £110,000, with flexibility depending on location

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Team, this role will bring together policy, advocacy, strategic partnerships, media, communications, philanthropy and income diversification into one coherent external affairs directorate. It is a significant opportunity to shape how MAG is understood, supported and positioned globally across governments, multilateral institutions, philanthropy, civil society, security and defence audiences, and emerging funding markets.

The Executive Director, External Affairs will lead MAG’s global voice and external positioning, ensuring the organisation speaks with clarity, authority and impact. They will build high-level partnerships, open new doors, diversify income, strengthen thought leadership and help articulate the relevance of MAG’s work to humanitarian, security, stabilisation and recovery agendas, while safeguarding the organisation’s humanitarian principles and values.

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader with a strong track record in external affairs, policy, advocacy, partnerships, strategic communications or income generation within a complex international environment. You will bring credibility with senior stakeholders, the judgement to navigate sensitive geopolitical and reputational issues, and the ability to lead experienced, multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a newly created executive role at the heart of a globally respected organisation, helping ensure MAG remains influential, sustainable and future-ready in a rapidly changing world.

Closing date: 25.6.26
Preliminary Interviews: 6-9.7.26
Final Interviews and assessments: From 14.7.26

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Borge Andreassen

Managing Director

Executive Director, External Affairs