Research Team Lead - Online Child Safety

ActiveFence; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online safety organization is seeking a Research Team Lead for Online Child Safety. The role involves overseeing research initiatives on online exploitation, mentoring teams, and developing data feeds to track trends. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in child safety and research, with leadership skills and relevant degrees. Join them in creating safer digital spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in child safety.
• At least 5 years in research with relevant degrees.
• 2 years of team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research initiatives addressing online exploitation.
• Develop data feeds to track harmful trends.
• Mentor team members and streamline workflows.

Skills

Experience in child safety

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Technical proficiency

Education

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

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Database management

OSINT

Automation

Job description

Research Team Lead - Online Child Safety

• Intelligence
• UK
• Senior
• Full-time

Description

ActiveFence is seeking a driven and compassionate leader to serve as Research Team Lead - Online Child Safety. In this vital role, you'll oversee a skilled team tackling online child exploitation, including CSAM, grooming, sextortion, trafficking and more. You’ll manage workflows, ensure exceptional delivery, and foster a culture of innovation. If you’re a motivated leader passionate about creating safer digital spaces, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee research initiatives to deliver impactful insights and address risks.
• Develop data feeds and maintain databases to track harmful trends.
• Mentor team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Streamline workflows and implement automation for greater efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality client deliverables.
• Expand knowledge resources and monitor emerging threats like GenAI.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of child safety, with a proven track record of addressing online harms such as CSAM, grooming, and trafficking.
• At least 5 years' experience in research, holding a minimum of a master’s degree in criminology, sociology, or a related field; a PhD is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in team leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership and research expertise, including managing large-scale initiatives, analyzing data, mentoring teams, and fostering collaboration.
• Exceptional skills in analytical thinking, communication, and technical proficiency, with resilience to handle sensitive content and expertise in OSINT, automation, and database management.