Rufus Harding

Experience

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  Global Witness

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Research Intern
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  The Risk Advisory Group

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Political and Security Risk Intern

  Researcher and analyst in the Intelligence & Analysis Department. Conducted open-source research into global and regional security trends, particularly relating to terrorist activity in the Middle East and North Africa.

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  Chatham House

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  International Security Research Intern

  Conducted research for the International Security Programme, with a focus on British and European defence policy, political-military relations and international peacekeeping. Assisted with policy orientated consultancy work organisations including the US State Department and UK MoD. Coordinated the administration and organisation of an international conference on Naval Mine Warfare in conjunction with the Royal Navy and U.S. Naval War College.

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  British Army

  May 2014 - now

  Lead Strategic/Operational Planner for European operations at the Army Special Operations Brigade. Managed a large portfolio of operational deployments to the High North, Baltics, Balkans and Caucuses in line with Defence operational and strategic objectives. Led and managed a military organisation of 140 personnel with specialist capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Provided leadership, oversight and direction across all management and operational functions. Led an operational deployment to Iraq with responsibility for all operational outputs, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Responsible for all-source intelligence analysis and assessment within a Battle Group (c.1000 personnel). Led on the production of written intelligence summaries and products within strict deadlines. Delivered regular verbal briefings to senior officers across all areas of responsibility. Completed role specific training with the Defence Intelligence Training Group. Operations Manager within a UK military headquarters in a multi-national and multi-agency environment. Regular interaction with organisations including the UN, EU, African Union, FCDO and numerous international military partners. Led a team of 30 personnel on multiple overseas deployments, including: Latvia, Germany, Romania and Kenya. Responsible for the professional development, training, welfare and career management of all personnel. Instructed new recruits at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick. Officer Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, which included specific training in Leadership, Management, War Studies, International Affairs, Defence Systems and Military Strategy/Tactics

  • Lead Strategy & Operational Planner - Europe

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Company Commander

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Intelligence Officer

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Platoon Commander

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Officer Cadet

    May 2014 - Aug 2015