Trainee Project Researcher

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 1st Line Defence is the leading Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Risk Mitigation Company in the UK. We provide solutions to the risk posed across the UK and around the world, both on and offshore, from unexploded bombs and munitions related to current and former military land use, aerial bombing and conflicts. About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Project Researcher to join our team. We are looking for candidates to write Preliminary and Detailed UXO Risk Assessments, who have a passion for research and military history, an excellent eye for detail, and good analytics skills. The successful candidate will work initially from our central office in Hoddesdon and then at home on a rotational basis. The salary starts from £22,222,20. About You It is essential that you have a degree in History or a similar subject, have excellent technical writing skills and can display analytical, research and attention to detail attributes. A qualification in military history is preferred, but excellent knowledge and interest in WWI/WWII and military history is essential. You should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, work with a high level of accuracy, have good MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), are able to prioritise effectively, have the ability to meet tight deadlines and be highly flexible and adaptable. Key Tasks • Research and write Preliminary and Detailed UXO Risk Assessments. • Produce written project reports to deadlines and manage own timescale for report production. • Identify historical information resources and organising visits to obtain all required information; which may include visits to local and national archives nationwide. • Historical research as required for active projects and as background to site works. • Maintaining, updating and improving department historic databases and mapping. The Role • Duration: 6 month probation moving onto Permanent role If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making the world a safer place, we would love to hear from you – send your CV to alex.turner@1stlinedefence.co.uk We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at 1st Line Defence by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Researcher Specialist” roles. London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago City Of London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Research Fellow in High Energy Physics on the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Search Experiment London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London Area, United Kingdom £32,000.00-£55,000.00 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago LSE Fellow in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago UK Research and Innovation Council Members Volunteer Researcher: High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) | Extinction Rebellion UK London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Analyst – Research & Consultancy, LIPTON MEDIA London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Research Funding/Pre-Awards Business Analyst & Account Manager London, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Volunteer: Fundraising Research and Bid Writing Volunteer London, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Regulatory Research Linguist – Portuguese Language Specialist London, England, United Kingdom 10 hours ago VP, Fixed Income & Multi Asset, Macro Research & Strategy – Macro Analyst 16308 London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Regulatory Research Linguist – Hebrew Language Specialist London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 13 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr