Terms: Full time (37.5 hours per week), 1 year contract
Salary: £34,100 – £44,000
Location: Remote working and quarterly in-person team away days.
Start Date: June 2025
Line Manager: Project Manager
Closing Date: 27th April 2025

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. 

To apply, please submit your application via email to [email protected] with ‘Project Officer’ in the subject line. Your application should include the following:

• Cover Letter

• CV

• Writing sample (Journal article, policy piece)

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. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.

About BASIC

BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 40 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.

BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.

BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced 5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory, and have an exceptionally positive team culture.

Role Description

The Project Officer will directly support the Project Manager in delivering a project designed to support the achievement of the best possible outcome at the 2026 NPT Review Conference. The project aims to help facilitate consensus and identify areas of possible cooperation among NPT States Parties during a particularly challenging global security environment. In the longer-term, this project will contribute to shaping the agenda and providing clear direction for the following NPT Review Cycle by identifying possible areas of future agreement. Moreover, the project will establish a precedent for increased collaboration between a wide range of nuclear policy stakeholders, serving the broader purpose of inclusive policy making and developing a community of practice.  

The Project Officer role will include coordinating a series of online consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, drafting policy briefs designed to be read by government officials, and convening an in-person multilateral dialogue. The project will include significant desk-based research and so an understanding of research methodologies and demonstrable experience of high-quality research is essential. It is expected that the Project Officer will be comfortable drafting written outputs to suit a variety of audiences. Some knowledge on the working of the NPT and NPT politics is also preferred given the focus of this project. 

The Project Officer is a highly-motivated early-mid career expert who is comfortable working independently as well as in a team. In supporting this project, the Project Officer will be able to take charge of discrete project tasks independently end-to-end, such as roundtable organisation and report drafting. They will know how to organise their time independently and will have a strong sense of how their work fits into the project they are working on. The Project Officer will already have a few years of experience under their belt and will have begun to carve out a presence for themselves in the nuclear policy field by regularly presenting at various Next Gen forums and publishing regularly in their chosen area of specialisation. They will already have been noted outside of their current role and will have been invited to speak or write for other organisations in the field. 

The Project Officer will work with their line manager on identifying a professional development plan for them which will allow them to close skills gaps and become a respected leader in their field. While they are likely to be new to fundraising, they bring innovative ideas about how to tackle certain policy challenges and their strong drafting skills and attention to detail to the fundraising writing process. With support from a more experienced Policy Fellow or their Programme Manager, they tackle first drafts of concept notes and applications and respond well to feedback. 

Main Duties

Project related

• Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day management and implementation of the project, ensuring timelines and milestones are met. The Project Officer will have the proven ability to assist in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes. 
• Conduct independent research and provide analytical support to the Project Manager. The Project Officer will have strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and present it clearly for diverse audiences.
• Draft briefing papers for government and international institution audiences. The Project Officer will have excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefings, reports, and materials for senior policymakers.
• Coordinate and help facilitate both online consultations and an in-person multilateral dialogue with the support of the Project Manager. Experience organising and coordinating high-level meetings, dialogues, or consultations, both in-person and online is desirable. 
• Conduct 1-1 interviews with a broad range of stakeholders, including government, multilateral institutions, civil society, and academics. Excellent verbal communications skills are essential and related experience is desirable.  
• Co-production of written materials with the Project Manager. The Project Officer will be comfortable co-writing outputs, will have high-level attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and can provide feedback to colleagues, including senior colleagues. 
• The Project Officer will already have developed independent time management and prioritising skills: comfortable juggling competing priorities and deadlines. 
• The Project officer will demonstrate initiative, proactivity, and problem-solving abilities.
• The Project Officer will be able to develop a first draft of a concept note with support from more experienced colleagues. As fundraising familiarity increases, can pitch ideas to funders in meetings with Programme Managers/Director(s).

Role Requirements

Requirement	Essential	Desirable
Educated to Master’s level	✓
4-6 years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues	✓
Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security	✓
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function	✓
Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research	✓
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team	✓
Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops, international travel	✓
Willingness to travel internationally when required	✓
Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail	✓