Full job descriptionAre you a recruiter looking to specialise in one of the most in-demand and resilient markets in the UK?
Recruitment Delivery Consultant - Defence & National Security
Location - Manchester with hybrid working
Salary - Competitive + uncapped OTE
We’re looking for a Recruitment Delivery Consultant to join our team, focusing on sourcing and placing candidates within the Defence and National Security sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with existing candidate sourcing experience who wants to build genuine expertise in the security cleared space - a market that’s fast-paced, high-value, and offers real long-term career stability.
The Role
*Proactively source and engage candidates across SC and DV cleared roles within Defence, National Security, and related government markets.
*Build and manage a pipeline of cleared and clearable candidates across engineering, cyber, intelligence, and technical disciplines.
*Work closely with senior consultants to understand client requirements and deliver against live vacancies.
*Conduct thorough candidate screening, ensuring clearance status, eligibility, and suitability are clearly understood and documented.
*Develop your market knowledge of the defence supply chain, key clients, and the clearance process.
*Build long-term relationships with candidates, many of whom will only be active in the market periodically due to the nature of cleared work.
What We’re Looking For
*Experience in candidate sourcing, ideally with some exposure to Defence, National Security, Government, or cleared markets.
*A genuine interest in building a long-term career within the security cleared recruitment space.
*Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with candidates who may be cautious about discussing their work.
*Resilience and patience, this market moves differently to commercial recruitment, and success is built over months, not days.
What We Offer
*Structured training and mentorship from experienced consultants who specialise in this market.
*A clear progression pathway, this role is designed as a stepping stone toward a full 360 consultant position.
*Ongoing support to build your understanding of clearance levels, vetting processes, and the unique dynamics of the defence talent pool.
*The chance to work in a niche, high-demand market with strong earning potential and long-term job security.
*A collaborative team environment where knowledge-sharing is genuinely part of the culture.
If you’re an ambitious recruiter ready to specialise and grow within a market that rewards expertise and long-term relationship building, we’d love to hear from you
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