Head of Research and Analysis, ExTrac

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£80-105k

Senior and Expert level

London

2-5 days a week in office

We combine human expertise, curated data, and domain-specific AI to enable faster decision-making.

Be an early applicant

We combine human expertise, curated data, and domain-specific AI to enable faster decision-making.

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityBig dataMachine LearningSaaS

Be an early applicant

£80-105k

Senior and Expert level

London

2-5 days a week in office

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityBig dataMachine LearningSaaS

Company mission

To empower our customers to make faster, better-informed decisions about the risks and opportunities emerging from world events.

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Who you are

Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, compelling narratives
Proven ability to tailor content for diverse audiences, from policymakers and security professionals to commercial clients
Strong team leadership and mentoring experience, with a track record of developing and managing high-performing research or editorial teams
Client and stakeholder management expertise, with experience in briefing senior decision-makers and adapting products to meet client needs
Project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to oversee multiple research projects from inception to delivery
A keen interest in technology, particularly data science and AI-driven methodologies for intelligence analysis and reporting

Desirable

Significant senior editorial experience at a leading international news outlet, research institute, or intelligence organisation
Experience in investigative journalism, open-source intelligence (OSINT), or security analysis
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s degree or higher is advantageous
UK or equivalent security clearances

What the job involves

Editorial Leadership: Oversee and quality assure all research and analysis outputs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance to our clients
Client Engagement: Lead interactions with clients regarding research and analysis products, ensuring deliverables align with their evolving needs
Project Oversight: Manage the delivery of complex research commissions, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards
Team Development: Supervise and mentor our in-house research team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and editorial rigour
Consultant Network: Expand and manage a network of external researchers, ensuring seamless integration into our analysis framework
Editorial Standards: Uphold research product templates, style guides, and best practices to ensure consistency and impact
Strategic Awareness: Maintain a strong understanding of global political, geopolitical, and security developments, ensuring our analysis remains ahead of emerging trends

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Our take

Traditional intelligence gathering often struggles to keep pace with the evolving nature of threats. Siloed approaches focus solely on physical or online risks and miss the complex interplay between the two, leaving organisations vulnerable.

ExTrac offers a comprehensive approach, with its system bridging the physical and online divide, providing real-time insights into a broad range of threats, including terrorism, violent extremism, disinformation, and crime. Its Co-Analyst tool allows even non-experts to obtain valuable insights and make faster, more informed decisions.

The company's innovative technology and focus on user-friendliness positions it to empower a wide range of organisations to proactively manage risk. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, ExTrac is poised for continued growth, with a wealth of opportunity on its horizon.

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Company benefits

Flexible working: work where you work best, with the opportunity to spend two days a week working with the team in person
The opportunity to develop and take on new challenges and responsibilities as we grow as a company
An annual individual learning and development budget of £500
Access to our central London office space
Generous benefits package, including private healthcare and 33 days of annual leave

Company values

Creativity & Design | We blend technology and human understanding to create solutions that are both powerful and intuitive.
Innovation & Excellence | We don’t follow the crowd – we pursue excellence and push boundaries at every turn.
Products That Are Loved | We build with purpose, obsess over the details, and take pride in everything we create.
No Egos | We push hard, own our mistakes, and succeed together.

Company HQ

City of London, London, UK

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