Senior Recruitment Consultant

Matchtech; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to join our established Defence team and take ownership of a growing Digital & Technology contract desk. You will build a specialist market within Defence Technology, working with innovative start-ups, SMEs and major defence organisations to drive growth.

Join a team with over 50 years of combined Defence recruitment experience, backed by a leading Defence recruitment brand, and enjoy strong development opportunities in a high-performing,

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a growing Digital & Technology contract desk within Defence
• Develop and engage new clients and opportunities within Defence Technology
• Build specialist market presence across Technology, IT, Software, Digital, AI or Cyber recruitment

Job description

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.