Lead Researcher, Online Child Safety & Innovation

ActiveFence Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in online safety is seeking a Research Team Lead to oversee initiatives addressing online child exploitation including grooming, trafficking, and more. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in child safety, leadership skills, and a background in criminology or sociology. This role requires strong analytical abilities and the drive to create safer digital environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in child safety and addressing online harms.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in research with a graduate degree.
• 2+ years of experience in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research initiatives to deliver impactful insights.
• Develop databases to track harmful trends.
• Mentor team members and foster professional growth.

Skills

Child safety experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

OSINT expertise

Education

Master’s degree in criminology, sociology, or related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Database management

Automation tools

Job description

A leading organization in online safety is seeking a Research Team Lead to oversee initiatives addressing online child exploitation including grooming, trafficking, and more. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in child safety, leadership skills, and a background in criminology or sociology. This role requires strong analytical abilities and the drive to create safer digital environments.