BENJAMIN SOUTHERN THOMAS
Summary
MA graduate in Terrorism, Security & Society from King’s College London with additional training in OSINT, disinformation and intelligence analysis. Fluent in Spanish and adept at written and verbal communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance Data Annotator
Data Annotation Tech
2024.07 - 2026.03
- I evaluate the output of Large Language Models (LLMs) according to reasoning ability, writing style, language fluency, and other metrics, providing detailed feedback on areas of strength and shortcomings.
- I carry out online research to fact-check LLM responses using open source information to reduce misinformation, ensuring all model output is accurate and up-to-date.
- I implement safety guidelines on extremist and otherwise harmful content to ensure output is not illegal or unsafe.
Conference Intern
International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) and Global Network on Technology and Extremism (GNET)
2025.05 - 2025.05
- Assisted with the logistics, preparation, and execution of two high-profile academic conferences: ‘What Next For Syria: Options, Opportunities, Challenges.’ organised by ICSR and the Fifth Annual GNET Conference.
English Language Teaching Assistant
CEIP Santa Teresa (Valencia, Spain)
Valencia, Spain
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Delivered an engaging educational program to meet defined learning targets in coordination with other staff.
- Utilised powerpoints to complement strong verbal communication.
Court Usher
Snaresbrook Crown Court
2022.02 - 2022.11
- Worked independently to anticipate potential delays and acted swiftly to mitigate their impact on the court schedule, reordering and reorganising hearings in coordination with the Judge and Clerk
- Communicated effectively with members of the public attending the court, rapidly building rapport, preparing them for hearings and putting them at ease.
- Worked as part of a diverse team with varying responsibilities to deliver against business priorities.
Education
MA - Terrorism, Security & Society
King's College London
/2024 - /2025
BA - Politics and International Relations
University of Sheffield
2018.01 - 2021.01
Certification
DELE C1 (Advanced Spanish) - Instituto Cervantes, 2026
SOCMINT Social Media OSINT - Jeff Minakata, 2026
Intelligence Analyst Training Program - Horizon Intelligence, 2026
Disinformation Analyst Course - Debunk.org, 2025
Introduction to OSINT - Security Blue Team, 2025
Analytical Tradecraft Workshop - Atlas Analytics, 2025
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship - Counter Extremism Group, 2025
- Selected for a highly competitive national security fellowship, fostering a deep understanding of the UK’s extremism, antisemitism and terrorism threat landscape.
- Met with senior civil servants and politicians to discuss Counter Extremism and Counter Terror policy in the UK, including visits to 10 Downing Street and The House of Lords.
King's College London Essay Prize - The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, 2025
- This prize is awarded to the student who has written the highest-quality essay on the Terrorism, Security and Society MA at King’s College London, evidencing my expertise in threat and security analysis
Timeline
Conference Intern
International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) and Global Network on Technology and Extremism (GNET)
2025.05 - 2025.05
Freelance Data Annotator
Data Annotation Tech
2024.07 - 2026.03
English Language Teaching Assistant
CEIP Santa Teresa (Valencia, Spain)
2023.10 - 2024.05
Court Usher
Snaresbrook Crown Court
2022.02 - 2022.11
BA - Politics and International Relations
University of Sheffield
2018.01 - 2021.01
MA - Terrorism, Security & Society
King's College London
/2024 - /2025