Senior Ammunition Technical Specialist - UK

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum.

Location: UK with frequent overseas travel (at least 25 weeks of international travel per year).

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent.

Reports To: Global EOD and IEDD Technical Manager.

Direct Reports: Global Ammunition Technical Specialists.

Indirect Reports: Programme and Regional Ammunition Technical Specialists.

Key Internal Contacts/Relationships:  Director of WAM and WAM Regional Programme Managers.

Key External Contacts/Relationships:  External stakeholders for HALO’s Weapons and Ammunition Management work. These may be militaries, national mine action authorities, standards bodies, etc.

Job Purpose: Provides expert technical leadership in ammunition lifecycle management, ensuring safe storage, handling, and disposal in line with international standards across global programmes. Delivers training, oversight, and technical support to improve ammunition safety and reduce risk in high-hazard environments.

About HALO:

HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 7,000 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.

To date, HALO’s global WAM projects have built and refurbished 344 armouries and explosive storage facilities, marked and registered over 61,000 weapons, and trained nearly 1,500 national security force personnel in safe storage and disposal of at-risk weapons and ammunition.

About the role:

The HALO Trust is seeking a Senior Ammunition Technical Specialist to provide global technical leadership in Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM), supporting the safe lifecycle management of ammunition in accordance with international standards. The role ensures effective implementation of Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) practices, strengthening operational safety and risk reduction across all programmes.

The position delivers technical oversight, training, and mentorship to international and host nation partners, while supporting the development of national capacity for ammunition governance and inspection systems. The position will also provide support to internal HALO programme activities as required. The role reports directly to the Global EOD and IEDD Technical Manager and contributes to improving global ammunition safety and reducing the risk posed by unsafe stockpiles.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver advanced ammunition technical training programmes aligned with IATG, IMAS, and MOSAIC standards for security forces and The HALO Trust personnel.
• Conduct technical risk assessments of ammunition storage sites and produce detailed reports with mitigation recommendations.
• Provide specialist advice on ammunition lifecycle management, including segregation, transport, disposal, and stockpile optimisation.
• Lead technical inspections and certify ammunition storage facilities, ensuring compliance with international safety standards.
• Deliver technical input and impact assessments following ammunition-related incidents, including unplanned explosions at munition sites.
• Oversee safe assessment, segregation, and disposal of ammunition stockpiles in complex operational environments.
• Mentor and develop host nation personnel in ammunition management and regulatory oversight.
• Manage and supervise junior Ammunition Technical Specialists, ensuring technical quality, consistency, and professional development across deployments.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of national ammunition and explosives inspectorate structures.
• Lead the development and standardisation of global PSSM training materials, procedures, and technical guidance.
• Provide ongoing technical support to field programmes to improve safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent application of global ammunition management standards.
• Provide technical expertise to support accident, incident and near miss investigations as required.
• Research new or new to HALO explosive ordnance hazards and produce technical briefings and documentation to support HALO’s operations.
• Assist with training of internal HALO personnel as required.
• Any other tasks required and defined by the Global EOD/IEDD Technical Manager.

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.
• Undertake the role in a manner appropriate to the cultural context and within the local legal framework.
• Carry out any other duties as directed to meet programme standards and operational requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven track record as an Ammunition Technical Officer, Technician, or Specialist with at least 10 years of experience in ammunition lifecycle management. Equivalent to IATG Level 5 Inspector Explosives.
• In-depth knowledge and application of the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) in challenging environments.
• Strong understanding of ammunition storage and handling procedures.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges.
• Proven record of delivering excellent quality training in challenging conditions.
• Advanced IT proficiency.
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 CEFR).
• IMAS (+) Level 3 Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
• Previous work with host nation military/police forces.

Desirable Requirements:

• IMAS Level 3 + Improvised Explosive Device Disposal.
• IMAS Level 3 + Chemical Weapon Disposal.
• Instructional qualifications.
• Experience working in harsh and remote environments.
• Knowledge of Small Arms Light Weapons disposal.

Physical Requirements for the role:

• The successful candidate will need to be physically robust and able to operate in, at times, challenging field conditions.

Travel Requirements

• The role will include frequent overseas travels of at least 25 weeks in each calendar year to deliver training, technical advice and quality assurance.

• 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 

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 15/06/2026.

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.