Humanitarian Management Trainee Communications

Role: Humanitarian Management Trainee: Communications

Hours: Full-time

Pay: 35000 GBP gross per annum

Duration:18 months (with possible extension dependent on funding)

Location: UK-based with international deployment

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector Is your ambition to develop towards leadership roles in humanitarian work And are you willing to work hard learn by doing and contribute to humanitarian work by doing everything it takes to deliver lifesaving health emergency responses

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHSwevebeen working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are excited to launch our Humanitarian Management Trainee Scheme offering three distinct trainee roles in the areas of MEAL Communications and Human Resources & Membership. The Humanitarian Management Trainee Scheme presents an unparalleled learning opportunity for early-career professionals who are committed to a career in humanitarian work. It is an opportunity to accelerate your development towards future leadership roles in the humanitarian sector.

The Humanitarian Management Trainee Scheme consists of an 18-month pathway designed to provide in-depth exposure to humanitarian health programming through a structured professional development plan. You will embed within a team gaining practical experience and contributing actively to its work and priorities and those of the wider organisation both at Headquarters and in the field. Alongside this you will undertake formal and informal professional development through training mentoring shadowing and on-the-job learning.

The traineeship is a structured development opportunity and is not intended to fill an established role within UK-Meds organisational structure.

As a trainee you will:

• Embed within a team at UK-Med Headquarters gaining practical experience while contributing to our wider humanitarian preparedness and activities.

• Deploy internationally toassistin delivering humanitarian health responses.

• Participate in tailored training mentoringshadowingand on-the-job learning to build your skillsknowledgeand experience.

You will have relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience with an established technical foundation in your chosen field. Some professional and international experience is essential alongside a strong interest in applying your existing skills and developing your career within the humanitarian sector.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Humanitarian Management Trainee - Communications - Sept 2026before applying for this role.

To apply please submit acurrent CV and answer the application questions:

Please apply below as soon as possible and no later thanThursday 8th October 2026.

Our selection process is designed to understand your potentialmotivationand suitability for the Humanitarian Trainee Scheme as well as the skills and experience you would bring to your chosen pathway.

Shortlisted candidates will first be invited to an online interview. Following the interview stage selected candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment in Manchester. The assessment will include a range of individual and/or group activities designed to explore your skillsapproachand potential.

The in-person assessment isexpectedto take place on the 19thof November in Manchester. If you progress to this stage you will be expected to attend in person so we encourage applicants to keep this date available where -Med will provide further informationregardingthe assessment and associated travel/logistical arrangements to candidates invited to this stage.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role candidates must be deployable without the need foradditionalvisa applications to Schengen countries. This requirement is essential for operational reasons to ensure swift and efficient deployment in humanitarian settings enablingtimelyand effective responses to crises.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has azero-toleranceapproach to sexual exploitation and conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity equality and strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.