About the Role
1st Line Defence are currently recruiting for a Trainee Project Researcher to join our fantastic team.
We are looking for candidates to write Preliminary and Detailed UXO Risk Assessments, who have a passion for research and history, an excellent eye for detail – and fantastic analytics skills.
The successful candidate will work initially from our Central Office in Hoddesdon and then at home on a rotational basis.
Reporting to: Research and QA Manager
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Key Qualifications & Skills
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. An interest in WWI/WWII and military history is key.
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.
How to Apply
If you are interested in working for 1st Line Defence contact Alex using the details below:
Call: +44 (0) 1992 245 020
Email: Alex.Turner@1stlinedefence.co.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
