Global Head of Media (German speaking, London based)

OverviewContract:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

UK- with a requirement to work from London once a week. Regular overseas travel to hostile environments.

Salary:

£72,066 - £76,336 (dependent on experience)

If you are a native or fluent German speaker with proven success in journalism or PR in UK and European markets, then this fast-paced role in our global press office is for you!

About HALOThe HALO Trust is the world’s leading NGO clearing the debris of war. We clear landmines, bombs, grenades and bullets from the world’s most dangerous conflicts, providing the first step towards recovery and mitigating resurgent conflict. We employ around 11,000 local women and men in 30 countries, from Angola and Afghanistan to Yemen and Ukraine.

About the roleWe are seeking a seasoned media professional to lead our global press office, with a particular focus on German and EU markets. Fluent German with demonstrable success in the German market is therefore essential

It’s a fast-paced and exciting time to join us. Reporting to the Global Head of Strategic Communications and working with colleagues across the organisation, you will co-create and implement a global media strategy that puts HALO at the centre of conflict reporting. With our people regularly at the heart of breaking news stories, you will secure top tier coverage on both sides of the Atlantic, rapidly mobilising spokespeople for eye witness reports as well as leading on longer term projects such as documentaries and long reads.

Responsibilities

Lead HALO’s media strategy to secure coverage in the traditional press and digital news channels and podcasts across EU, UK and US markets, with input from policy, advocacy and programme colleagues

Nurture strong links to journalists and commentators in the press and broadcast media

Expand our media outreach via digital channels

Deliver timely eye-witness accounts from the epicentre of breaking news stories.

Develop a strategic plan to maximise our CEO and senior leadership’s influence on tackling conflict, both in the EU and UK.

Write first class opeds; oversee production and dissemination of press releases

Play a key role in turning complex and careful policy language into media-friendly posts

Be relentless in your defence of HALO’s reputation, managing crises and unforeseen events with a cool and calm head.

Embrace a fully flexible working pattern that recognises the 24/7 nature of news

Line manage the Global Media Manager, with regular support to regional press officers and the Social Media team

All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:

Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.

Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.

Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.

To discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures which may include Risk and COSHH Assessments and participation in evacuation procedures as necessary.

Who we’re looking for

Fluent or native speaker in German (preferred) or French, with flawless written English

Proven success in driving media coverage as part of a busy Press Office team

A natural news hound and news-jacker

An innate understanding of the complex and sensitive geopolitical environments in which HALO operates.

Good ‘nose’ for a news story

A team player with excellent people skills

Calm under pressure and a sense of humour.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Non-contributory life assurance (3 x salary)

Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%

Private medical health cover

Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas

Occupational Health services including physiotherapy support and counselling support

Flexible working policy

How to applyPlease 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

30th September 2025 . 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 a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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