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The HR Booth are delighted to be recruiting for a Defence Researcher (within the Defence Insight® Content team) on behalf of Shephard Group.
Please note that this is an initial full-time contract for six months with the potential for extension.
ABOUT SHEPHARD
Shephard is a leading provider of business information and marketing solutions to the global defence community. Through our Defence Insight® and Marketing Solutions divisions we equip our clients with the data, analysis and audiences they need to create a decisive edge in their markets.
Our business is driven by our four core values: a desire to excel; a determination to challenge the status quo; a commitment to treating our colleagues and customers with integrity; and a constant search for creative solutions.
Defence Insight®, our market intelligence tool, brings together forward-looking market data, news and analysis from Shephard’s global team of analysts, journalists, editors and researchers. Covering procurement programme forecasts, platform data, contract awards, capability development, acquisition plans and new technologies, Defence Insight® enables our clients to identify opportunities, understand market dynamics and gain insight into their competition, all in one integrated solution.
THE ROLE – ACCOUNTABILITIES
We are seeking Defence Researchers to join the Defence Insight® Content team to provide project-specific equipment updates for our Defence Insight® database, as well as support the work of our team of Defence Analysts on programme and equipment entries.
The accountabilities within the role include:
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Conducting open-source desk research on military equipment and programmes (these data are then entered into our online database tool in line with relevant methodologies).
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Working on data projects to develop specific data sets to support the analysis team in building data models and methodologies.
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Monitoring news and events to provide daily updates on the Defence Insight® database.
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Working collaboratively with various functions throughout the division including business development, editorial, analysis, customer support, product and marketing.
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Using the data we hold in Defence Insight® and content generated by our editorial team to create market forecasts and bespoke reports.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We are looking for candidates with:
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A passion for defence.
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Experience and/or knowledge of the defence sector and/or military equipment.
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A proactive approach to research and the ability to identify, use and synthesise information from multiple perspectives and sources.
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An enquiring mind and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
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Attention to detail, working well with both numerical data and qualitative writing.
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Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree or recent graduate in a relevant field or equivalent relevant work experience.
WHAT WE WILL NEED FROM YOU
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Adherence to our company values.
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A 35-hour working week.
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Availability to attend our quarterly company meetings in person.
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A business quality internet connection in your home (your place of work) in order to conduct this role effectively.
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A willingness to work within the EOS framework, which is the management “operating system” implemented by Shephard.
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The right to work in the UK – unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK and Shephard will not be sponsoring visas for this role.
WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE
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A company laptop.
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A positive, communicative, flexible and supportive work environment, with regular feedback and reviews, where active participation and input from is encouraged.
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Opportunities for learning and development.
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Quarterly company meetings in the UK including strategy updates and the opportunity to collaborate in person (travel, accommodation and other relevant expenses covered by Shephard).
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Regular communication on a company, team and one-to-one basis.
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Flexible working opportunities.
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25 days’ holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have a passion for defence, a keen eye for detail and a desire to communicate your analysis to our customers, then this may be the role for you. Please ensure you meet the criteria set out above. Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.
Application process: This position is open on a rolling basis. We will review applications as they come in and proceed with interviews and recruitment once we have a sufficient number of qualified candidates. All candidates will receive a response. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Please note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
