Join Matchtech, a market‑leading STEM recruitment specialist, and play a key role providing high‑quality candidates into our International Defence desk
This is a standout opportunity for someone who is methodical, process‑driven and motivated by results, and who is looking to take their first step, or next step - into a high‑performing recruitment team.
Due to continued growth, we’re expanding the desk and adding new talent to the team. This is a chance to join this team at a pivotal stage, where you’ll have real impact, clear development, and the opportunity to contribute directly to its ongoing success.
Why Defence?
Now is an exceptional time to build a career in Defence Recruitment, as global security priorities and sustained government investment continue to drive unprecedented demand for talent across the sector.
With evolving geopolitical challenges, rapid technological advancement in areas such as AI, cyber, and advanced engineering, and long-term defence spending commitments, organisations are competing more than ever to secure highly skilled professionals.
This creates a dynamic, fast-paced recruitment environment where talent partners can have a genuine strategic impact, shaping critical capabilities that underpin national security. Additionally, the sector offers strong job security, clear career progression, and exposure to cutting-edge programmes, making it an exciting and highly rewarding space for recruiters looking to make a meaningful difference.
The Opportunity
What you’ll do:
Sourcing, screening and qualifying candidates within the Defence sector that work within International Shipbuilding focusing on the Canadian and Australian Market.
Headhunt passive candidates using market mapping, database intelligence, and targeted outreach.
Use Recruiter, Lusha, and Matchtech’s database to identify, engage, and “open up” candidates through consultative conversations.
Ensuring SLAs are met, including same‑day note submission and 24‑hour CV feedback.
Building strong relationships with candidates to ensure reliability and minimise dropouts.
Develop your desk through spec recruitment, candidate-led business development, and trusted advisory relationships.
This is a quality-led, relationship-driven market where success is built through strategic headhunting, strong candidate engagement, and intelligent client qualification - not high-volume CV sending.
What you’ll bring:
Highly resilient, with the drive to succeed and overcome setbacks
Confident on the phone and able to engage quickly with candidates
Motivated, energetic and able to “crack on” in a busy environment
Comfortable working under pressure and in a target‑driven setting
A team player who brings positivity and commitment
Someone with fast‑paced background experience (bar work, hospitality, call centre, etc.)
What We Offer:
A high-performing team with a positive culture
Support and mentoring from some of the most experienced consultants in the sector
Flexible working options to support wellbeing and work–life balance
Incentives including regular socials, and more
Free on‑site parking and a competitive benefits package
Industry‑leading tools, training, and development to elevate your career
Why join Matchtech?
Clear, transparent commission structure.
A genuine market with strong demand but limited supply,
Access to industry-leading recruitment technology, data, and research tools.
Comprehensive benefits including Health Cash Plan, Pension, Match Share Scheme, incentives, and regular socials.
Clear progression opportunities within Matchtech’s professional and technical recruitment teams.
Who Are We?
For over 35 years, Gattaca has been helping clients across the world grow by solving their biggest talent challenges. Our vision is simple: To become the STEM talent partner of choice.
Our values - Trust, Professionalism, Ambition, and FUN - shape everything we do. When you join Gattaca, you’re not just starting a job; you’re investing in a career supported by expert training, a collaborative culture, and the chance to truly make an impact.
Our Recruitment Process
We're committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Our process typically includes a mix of phone, video and face-to-face conversations. If you need reasonable adjustments - such as interview questions in advance, written formats, flexible timings, or an office visit beforehand, tell us what would help and we'll make it happen.
Sound like your kind of opportunity?
Apply now and we can talk
Salary description
£28000.00 - £35000.00 per year