Ready to build a specialist desk in one of the UK's fastest-growing markets?
The Defence sector is rapidly evolving, with significant investment being made into digital transformation, AI, software, cyber security and emerging technologies. As a result, demand for technology talent has never been greater.
We're looking for a Lead Recruitment Consultant to join our established Defence team and take ownership of a growing Digital & Technology contract desk.
What makes this opportunity different?
✅ Build a specialist market within Defence Technology
✅ Work with innovative start-ups, SMEs and major defence organisations
✅ Untapped business development opportunities with 60% of the market yet to be explored
✅ Existing client base and lapsed accounts ready to be re-engaged
✅ Backed by the UK's leading Defence recruitment brand
Why join the team?
🚀 10 new clients signed this quarter
🚀 Growing contractor book
🚀 Strongest team performance in Q1
🚀 Over 50 years of combined Defence recruitment experience
🚀 Surrounded by genuine market experts who know how to support success
This is the perfect opportunity for a recruiter with experience across Technology, IT, Software, Digital, AI or Cyber recruitment, particularly within the contract market, who wants to establish themselves as a recognised specialist.
We're looking for someone who is:
✔️ Commercially minded
✔️ Confident with business development
✔️ Ambitious and driven to maximise earnings
✔️ Interested in emerging technology and Defence innovation
✔️ Looking to join a high-performing, collaborative team
📩 Interested? Whether you're actively looking or simply curious about the opportunity, we'd love to tell you more.
Upload your CV and if we think there is a match, a member of our Talent Hub will be in touch. Our recruitment process will include a combination of telephone, video and face to face interviews for you to showcase your talents and potential.
We offer reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of our applicants, such as providing interview questions in advance, offering written formats, changing interview times, structure, or settings, and arranging office visits before the interview. This list is not exhaustive, and we are open to considering any additional adjustments to support our candidates.
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