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, which typically requires a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application. About the role:Moonshot is currently recruiting OSINT Analysts 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 insight 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:Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of sources, including social media and other channels covered by our in-house tools.Designing quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect and analyse large datasets.Drafting analytical reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust manner.Working to demanding, high-tempo reporting schedules for clients.Presenting findings verbally to clients, tailoring the content to their needs to support their strategic understanding.Anticipating potential barriers to data collection and investigations, identifying workable solutions, and taking responsibility for improvements to processes.Maintaining large databases and conducting regular reviews of social media and messaging platforms for inclusion into the project.Researching and drafting deep dives into trends and themes identified.Developing and sharing subject matter expertise related to online harms across the organisation.Building relationships with clients, and supporting our business development by exploring and identifying opportunities for new projects of work that will be of interest to them.RequirementsEssential:Candidates will be expected to undergo and pass a police check and additional checks for security clearance at an SC level, which typically requires a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application.Relevant professional or research experience in countering organised crime, violent extremism or other online harms.Professional experience involving analysis and investigation using open-source research and OSINT methods.Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information.Demonstrated ability to source, interpret and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, potentially including social media data, and produce actionable, decision quality reporting.A demonstrable ability to work under pressure, take action and get things done, both in managing your own workload and as part of a team.Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns.Excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges.Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Willingness to be on-call and work outside regular working hours in response to incidents and relevant events.We require and will check candidates' eligibility to work in the UK and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clients.Desirable:Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Arabic.Qualifications in quantitative methods for social science and specialist quantitative skills, including data visualisation, database management (SQL), Python, Tableau visualisation or other data analysis tool sets.Professional experience in open-source research, online investigations, threat risk analysis, public safety, or law enforcement.Security clearance at an SC level or higher in current role.Benefits30 days' paid annual leave, excluding bank holidays.Flexible public holiday policy with the option to work bank holidays in exchange for a day off at another time.Private healthcare package with access to specialist mental health cover, 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: £30,784 - £40,000 (depending on skills and experience).
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, which typically requires a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application.
About the role:
Moonshot is currently recruiting OSINT Analysts 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 insight 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:
- Identification, collection and analysis of information from a range of sources, including social media and other channels covered by our in-house tools.
- Designing quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect and analyse large datasets.
- Drafting analytical reports to a high standard, delivering valuable findings in a concise and robust manner.
- Working to demanding, high-tempo reporting schedules for clients.
- Presenting findings verbally to clients, tailoring the content to their needs to support their strategic understanding.
- Anticipating potential barriers to data collection and investigations, identifying workable solutions, and taking responsibility for improvements to processes.
- Maintaining large databases and conducting regular reviews of social media and messaging platforms for inclusion into the project.
- Researching and drafting deep dives into trends and themes identified.
- Developing and sharing subject matter expertise related to online harms across the organisation.
- Building relationships with clients, and supporting our business development by exploring and identifying opportunities for new projects of work that will be of interest to them.
Requirements
Essential:
- Candidates will be expected to undergo and pass a police check and additional checks for security clearance at an SC level, which typically requires a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application.
- Relevant professional or research experience in countering organised crime, violent extremism or other online harms.
- Professional experience involving analysis and investigation using open-source research and OSINT methods.
- Ability to scan large volumes of data and identify the most valuable pieces of information.
- Demonstrated ability to source, interpret and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, potentially including social media data, and produce actionable, decision quality reporting.
- A demonstrable ability to work under pressure, take action and get things done, both in managing your own workload and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle patterns.
- Excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and respond flexibly to challenges.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to be on-call and work outside regular working hours in response to incidents and relevant events.
- We require and will check candidates' eligibility to work in the UK and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clients.
Desirable:
- Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Arabic.
- Qualifications in quantitative methods for social science and specialist quantitative skills, including data visualisation, database management (SQL), Python, Tableau visualisation or other data analysis tool sets.
- Professional experience in open-source research, online investigations, threat risk analysis, public safety, or law enforcement.
- Security clearance at an SC level or higher in current role.
Benefits
- 30 days' paid annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
- Flexible public holiday policy with the option to work bank holidays in exchange for a day off at another time.
- Private healthcare package with access to specialist mental health cover, 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: £30,784 - £40,000 (depending on skills and experience).
About Moonshot:Moonshot is a social impact business dedicated to disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of targeted violence and other public safety issues. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programs, threat monitoring, software development, and digital capacity building.We do this through:
Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in the milieu that promotes targeted violence or might be at risk of mobilizing to violence themselves.
Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations from across the globe.
Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, law enforcement, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering.
Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter violence and other public safety issues.
Working at Moonshot:We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.Our staff say they value:
Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges.
Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do.
Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation.
The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.
Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results.
About Moonshot:
Moonshot is a social impact business dedicated to disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of targeted violence and other public safety issues. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programs, threat monitoring, software development, and digital capacity building.
We do this through:
- Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in the milieu that promotes targeted violence or might be at risk of mobilizing to violence themselves.
- Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations from across the globe.
- Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, law enforcement, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering.
- Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter violence and other public safety issues.
Working at Moonshot:
We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.
Our staff say they value:
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Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges.
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Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do.
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Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation.
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The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.
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Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results.
