Research Fellow , European Leadership Network

ELN - European Leadership Network

London, United Kingdom

Closing date: Monday 17th February 2014 
Salary range: £24,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on skills on experience + 6% pension contribution 
Preferred start date: As soon as possible 
Location: Central London 
Duration: Full time contract

Job Description

As Research Fellow you would be responsible for contributing to the ELN’s policy, research and events agenda. Main duties cover the following:

Main Duties

• Conducting research and analysis related to the core themes in the ELN agenda;
• Drafting briefing papers on these and other issues to a high publishable standard to inform ELN seminars and policy audiences;
• Regularly publishing comment pieces on the ELN website and in other prominent outlets;
• Contribute to drafting speeches and presentations for the ELN Director and members of the network;
• Briefing journalists on issues related to the ELN agenda;
• Helping to identify possible sources of research and event funding and sponsorship;
• Contributing to drafting of grant funding applications;
• Helping to organise and manage events, conferences and overseas high level delegation visits;
• Commissioning external authors to write for the ELN website on foreign affairs, defence and security issues and on other themes related to the work of the ELN;
• Helping to update the ELN website and associated social network sites such as Twitter and Facebook;
• Monitoring international news and events relevant to the organisation’s strategic projects;
• Representing the ELN at conferences and meetings.

Applicant Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in relevant subject;
• Excellent oral and written English;
• Experience of publishing on related areas;
• Experience of fundraising to support policy and research work;
• Experience of organising high level events;
• Experience of public speaking and delivering presentations to policy audiences at seminars or conferences;
• Experience of dealing with the press.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of second European language preferable;
• Knowledge of nuclear issues is preferred but the successful applicant need not be an expert.

How to Apply

• To apply, please email your CV and a letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Shatabhisha Shetty atshatas@europeanleadershipnetwork.org;
• For more information on the European Leadership Network please visit our website atwww.europeanleadershipnetwork.org;
• Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.