Manager

Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including minority ethnic people, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.

Candidates will be expected to undertake and pass a police check and additional checks for security clearance at an SC level - typically a minimum of three years’ continuous UK residency within the past five years.

About the role:

Moonshot is currently recruiting a Manager as part of an existing programme of work. In this role, you will be focused on gathering and analysing open-source online data and carrying out aspects of delivery for a specific organised crime project. You will also be expected to work to advance our research methodologies and support the strategic understanding of our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing analysis of diverse forms of data, including OSINT, social media metrics, organised crime material and data gathered by our in-house specialist software.
• Overseeing the development of quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect and analyse large datasets.
• Working to demanding, high-tempo reporting schedules for clients.
• Developing and sharing subject matter expertise related to organised crime and other online harms across the organisation.
• Developing new methodologies to improve understanding of organised crime and other public safety issues.
• Management of projects, including ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Managing key relationships with clients, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
• Identification and management of project risks.
• Leading a medium-sized project team.
• Supporting our business development by identifying and applying for funding opportunities, building relationships with clients and partner organisations.

Essential:

• Candidates will be expected to undertake DBS checks or have, and be willing to apply for SC clearance - typically a minimum of three years’ continuous UK residency within the past five years.
• Professional experience leading projects involving analysis and investigation using open-source research and OSINT methods.
• Relevant professional or research experience in countering organised crime.
• Experience managing project teams and client management.
• A strong ability to source, interpret and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns.
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, taking action and getting things done, both in managing your own workload and that of others.
• Inquisitiveness and adaptability, particularly in relation to new technology and the use of social media for research.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to be on-call and occasionally work outside regular working hours in response to incidents and relevant events.
• We require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in the UK and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clients. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in quantitative methods for social science and specialist quantitative skills, including open source intelligence tools, data visualisation or other data analysis tool sets.
• Security clearance at an SC level or higher in current role.

• 30 ​days​ paid​ ​leave​ ​per​ ​annum.
• Private ​healthcare​ ​ package,​ including​ ​coverage​ ​for​ ​partners​ ​and​​ children.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing access to mental health support.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leave.
• All permanent employees are granted share options upon employment.

Salary:  £46,000 - £55,000 (depending on skills and experience).