Location: Remote UK, based in/near London and international travel when needed
PO Level: 3.1
Job Level (Grade): UK C (1-16)
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Maternity leave cover (15 months) September 2026 – November 2027
Reports To: Head of Programme Communications
Direct Reports: None
Key Internal Contacts/Relationships: The HQ Comms Team, UK Philanthropy Team, HQ Strategy Team, HALO USA and comms officers and staff on individual programmes who supply content to HQ.
Key External Contacts/Relationships: Freelance photographers and film-makers based in country programmes; external consultant graphic designer in UK
Job Purpose: Oversee the generation of film, photography, written and graphic content for HALO communications. Liaison with programmes to support their generation of content.
About HALO:
HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women.
Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence.
HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Programme Communications, you will play a central role in developing compelling content that brings HALO’s work to life for audiences around the world.
You’ll work across digital platforms, news media, donor communications and global advocacy to produce engaging stories that connect people to our mission and demonstrate our impact.
The role suits someone who combines excellent organisational skills with creativity, sound editorial judgement and a strong understanding of digital communications.
Responsibilities:
- Produce engaging written, visual and multimedia content for digital channels and printed materials.
- Identify and tell impactful stories from HALO programmes around the world.
- Support donor attraction and stewardship by producing compelling content to meet the needs of HALO’s philanthropy team.
- Help train programme teams in content collection and develop relationships with our teams on the ground so they feel confident coming to you with news, stories and ideas.
- As part of implementing the content strategy, work with colleagues in the digital and social media teams to evaluate content and draw on insights to shape future outputs.
- Support the roll-out and maintenance of our brand redesign.
- Potentially visit programmes to capture video and photography content.
- Keep up to date with news and current affairs, particularly in the programmes where we work in order to ensure topical content gathering and ideas.
- Manage a network of freelancers collecting content for HALO on programmes.
- Work with HALO’s Legal Counsel to maintain the legal aspects of our content collection.
- Manage and organise video and photo content libraries.
General:
- Uphold HALO’s core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, especially the code of conduct and safeguarding
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
- Experience in communications, journalism, marketing or a field related to our work.
- Strong writing, video editing and storytelling ability.
- Organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to develop and implement successful content strategies that drive engagement.
- High degree of competence working with multimedia tools including Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, Lightroom and InDesign.
- Demonstrable experience designing content for digital channels.
- Experience of planning and executing video shoots.
- Flexible team player.
Desirable Requirements:
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
- Experience in the NGO, humanitarian, international development or non-profit sector.
- Photography and videography skills.
- Experience using Canva.
- Understanding of international affairs and conflict-related issues.
Travel Requirements
- Travel to one or more HALO programmes will be required during the contract period.
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 25 days leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- Private medical health insurance
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
- Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas (including on leave)
- Flexible working policy
- Cycle to work scheme
To Apply:
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 02/07/2026.
Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.
We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
