Administrator and Research Assistant, Defence and Military Analysis Programme

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Research
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SKILLS

Administrative duties Research Analysis Diary management Event management Open-source information

FULL DESCRIPTION

The [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking to recruit an Administrator and Research Assistant to work for the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme (DMAP). The programme analyses global defence and security affairs. Its major print and online output is the IISS flagship publication *The Military Balance* and the *Military Balance+* electronic database, widely regarded as the global benchmark in the assessment of national military capabilities and defence economics.

Administrator and Research Assistant, Defence and Military Analysis Programme

Location: London
Contract: Fixed Term -1 year
Hours: Full-time

The [Employer hidden] is looking to recruit an Administrator and Research Assistant to work for the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme (DMAP). The programme analyses global defence and security affairs. Its major print and online output is the IISS flagship publication *The Military Balance* and the *Military Balance+* electronic database, widely regarded as the global benchmark in the assessment of national military capabilities and defence economics.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the Head of the Defence and Military Analysis Programme and to the Director for Defence and Technology, including organising meetings, travel management and liaison with internal and external contacts.
  • Assist in DMAP research support for the economics and procurement team, working on information gathering and assessment for data input.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to other staff in the Defence and Military Analysis Programme, working with other teams including Editorial Services, Events, and IT.

Requirements:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as strategic studies or military affairs, or a background in administration and analysis in the defence sector or specialist publications.
  • Experience of administrative duties, such as diary or event management are essential, while experience of research and analysis using open-source information is an advantage.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English. Additional languages desirable.

Remuneration:

This position is for an initial one-year Fixed Term Contract and has potential for renewal by mutual agreement. Salary is based on proven capabilities and experience. More information about working at the IISS can be found here.

Application:

Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button above and following the instructions to submit two documents:

  • A full Curriculum Vitae (resume), including salary expectation.
  • A cover letter highlighting their experience and the skills they will bring to the position.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 May 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Due to the expected volume of applications, following the acknowledgement email only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

*The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.*

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