Research Team Lead - Online Child Safety

Research Team Lead - Online Child Safety

• Intelligence
• UK
• Senior
• Full-time

Active Fence 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.

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.