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Janes equips defence, government, and industry leaders with objective, accurate, and shareable data and analysis. Our experts combine advanced technology with proven tradecraft to deliver validated and contextual intelligence to assess threats, accelerate decisions, and anticipate change with confidence. We deliver our intelligence with the flexibility to fuse it with multiple sources in any system, enrich AI solutions, or access it through our portal.  Job purpose:  The EMEA News team requires a dedicated Naval Reporter to deliver comprehensive, timely, and original coverage of this dynamic area of defence.  The successful candidate will cover developments across the naval sector, from shipbuilding contracts and vessel deliveries to autonomous underwater vehicle testing and wider naval business developments. The reporter will persistently and confidently pursue leads from senior naval and government officials, industry representatives, and other contacts to generate original stories. This is an opportunity to build a career at Janes, leveraging the organisation’s global reputation and unparalleled depth of knowledge to become a recognised naval subject matter expert with a strong instinct for compelling stories. Strong organisational skills and enthusiasm for travelling across the region, often at short notice, is essential. Confidence when engaging with sources at exhibitions, demonstrations, military exercises, and similar events are also required. Please include at least four examples of stories, preferably on naval or defence subjects, that you have had published, including when and for which media. How you will contribute at Janes:  * Produce a high volume of high-quality news and analysis, ensuring our readers are comprehensively informed about developments in the EMEA naval sector and other defence areas. * Take ownership of your news beat, working independently to cover developments while regularly discussing story merits and reporting approaches with your Head of News. * Maintain and develop extensive relationships with sources and press offices through regular telephone, face-to-face, and other forms of contact, building trusted channels for information and enquiries. * Rapidly expand your technical knowledge to authoritatively question and report on developments in naval platforms, systems, and equipment. * Collaborate with Janes colleagues to incorporate insights from reference analysts, defence budgets, market forecasts, and other resources, adding original value to your reporting. * Enhance stories through the effective use of visual content, including annotated photographs, charts, conceptual graphics, satellite imagery, and open-source media analysis. * Attend defence exhibitions, conferences, technology demonstrations, and military exercises as both a reporter and ambassador for Janes. * Develop, pitch, and deliver strong analytical and feature content. * Commission and edit news stories from across the EMEA region, serving as Janes’ point of contact for topical freelance content. The ideal skills and experience for this role are:  * A proven ability to produce a high volume of well-written news stories to tight deadlines. Candidates should have a demonstrable track record in news reporting. * Experience of, and an interest in, defence or military reporting is not essential but would be advantageous. * Consistent motivation to pursue primary and multiple source reporting. * A confident and professional telephone manner, with the ability to conduct detailed interviews and revisit sources to verify and cross-check information. * Excellent written and spoken English, together with strong editing and peer-review skills, including reviewing copy from freelancers for whom English is a second language. * Strong news judgement and the ability to generate story ideas independently and deliver them with minimal supervision. * The ability to write accurate, informative, and impartial copy concisely and quickly, while responding positively to feedback and adapting to Janes' editorial standards. * A sound understanding of libel law, transparent sourcing, right of reply, and responsible defence reporting. * Strong work ethic, organisational skills, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Please note: As part of our selection process, candidates will be asked to complete a take-home writing assessment. This role also follows our hybrid working policy, which requires colleagues to work from the office 40% of the time (typically two days per week). Benefits: * 27 days of annual leave   * Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)   * Leave- study/ volunteer/ reserve forces * Pension plan (6% employer contribution)  * Private medical insurance – BUPA * Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay)   * Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks)  * Life cover   * Access to LinkedIn Learning * Access to an on-site gym   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LIFE AT JANES We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally. Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender. Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this.  We will always consider part time or flexible applications Job Applicants - Privacy Policy Know your rights document

Janes equips defence, government, and industry leaders with objective, accurate, and shareable data and analysis. Our experts combine advanced technology with proven tradecraft to deliver validated and contextual intelligence to assess threats, accelerate decisions, and anticipate change with confidence. We deliver our intelligence with the flexibility to fuse it with multiple sources in any system, enrich AI solutions, or access it through our portal.    Job purpose:  The Solutions Engineer is a critical member of the Product team, responsible for enabling the integration and optimization of Janes interconnected intelligence capabilities across the customer base. Working within the Product Solutions team, you will support the deployment, configuration, and enhancement of Janes data across a variety of systems, platforms, and mission-critical capabilities. This role focuses on enabling Janes data within individual systems, facilitating interoperability with third-party and customer datasets, and aligning with Customer’s AI, intelligence and data requirements. You will help define and document data standards, technical specifications, and integration pathways to improve customer outcomes and drive innovation. You will contribute to high-impact customer and partner projects across Europe and NATO, helping shape the future of Janes technical estate - including our graph knowledgebase, intelligence products, and supporting infrastructure. Your work will have a direct impact on national security and defence capability.   How you will contribute at Janes:  * System Integration: Support the integration of Janes data and models into customer systems of record, ensuring seamless functionality and operational relevance. * Product Delivery: Assist in the development and delivery of Janes Interconnected Intelligence products, capturing and aligning where possible with standards and technical expectations. * Customer Advisory: Provide remote and on-site technical advisory services to customers, offering guidance on data attributes, integration strategies, and system optimization. * Ontology & Model Development: Advise on the evolution of Janes data models and ontologies to ensure compatibility and seamless integration with customer ecosystems. * Gap Analysis: Identify and prioritize unmet data requirements critical to customer adoption and mission success. * Strategic Expansion: Explore adjacent content and data domains for potential expansion - either organically or via acquisition - to deepen Janes relevance and support for customer missions. * Market Intelligence: Monitor and report on partner and competitor activity within customer to identify opportunities for collaboration, expansion, or risk mitigation. * Presales & Bids: Support technical presales engagements, bid responses, and proposal submissions with subject matter expertise and solution design input.   The ideal skills and experience for this role are:  * Technical Proficiency:  * * Proficient in Python, including SDKs, APIs, and data engineering best practices. * Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). * Familiarity with at least one of the following technologies: ArcGIS, Palantir, RDBMS, Graph Databases.  * Understanding of data models and/or ontologies * Experience in data integration, system interoperability or technical advisory roles—preferably within defence and intelligence sectors.  * Communication:  * Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.  * Mindset & Approach:  * * Passion for solving complex technical challenges. * Innovative, dynamic, and creative approach to problem-solving. * Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.  * Clearance: * Eligibility to hold security clearance, including willingness to undergo the clearance process with company sponsorship if not already cleared. Desirable Skills & Experience: * Front-End & Web Technologies:  * * Experience with JavaScript libraries (e.g., React) or frameworks (e.g., Vue). * Familiarity with geospatial JavaScript libraries such as ArcGIS Maps SDK, OpenLayers, Leaflet, Cesium etc.  * Back-End & Infrastructure:  * * Experience with Docker, Elasticsearch Palantir graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, ArangoDB, GraphDB). * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and services, particularly AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.). * Background in backend or frontend architecture and development.  * Geospatial & Intelligence Tools:  * * Relevant experience using Esri technology and the full ArcGIS Enterprise suite, including ArcGIS Knowledge.  * Security & Clearance:  * * Experience working with national security and defence organizations. * Knowledge of the Intelligence cycle and ability to understand operational requirements and priorities. * Active security clearance is a strong advantage.  Benefits: * 27 days of annual leave   * Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)   * Leave- study/ volunteer/ reserve forces * Pension plan (6% employer contribution)  * Private medical insurance – BUPA * Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay)   * Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks)  * Life cover   * Access to LinkedIn Learning * Access to an on-site gym   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LIFE AT JANES We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally. Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender. Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this.  We will always consider part time or flexible applications Job Applicants - Privacy Policy Know your rights document