Recruitment Consultant – National Security & Defence
Location:
Central Manchester (brand-new, state-of-the-art office). Within 5 minutes walk of both St Peters and Deansgate tram stops
Type:
Full-time
Why join Searchability?
We’re an award-winning digital and tech recruitment group trusted by world-leading brands like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Capgemini. Our National Security & Defence (NS&D) division is expanding into a stunning new Manchester HQ, and we’re looking for experienced recruiters to help us scale.
You’ll join one of the UK’s Top 100 Small Companies to Work For (2020–2024), where wellness, flexibility, and performance go hand in hand. Expect a modern tech stack, transparent career paths, and a culture built around trust, autonomy, and success.
What you’ll do
As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll take ownership of a high-impact patch within the UK NS&D market:
- Manage and grow client relationships with some of the most innovative defence, security and technology consultancies in the UK.
- Own the full 360° recruitment cycle — from business development through to offer negotiation and placement.
- Use a best-in-class tech suite
- Proactively source, market and engage hard-to-find technical talent.
- Collaborate across our group brands and share insights with colleagues in our national teams.
- Bring energy, curiosity and commercial acumen to every conversation — you’ll be speaking with senior clients and SC/DV-cleared candidates daily.
About you
You’re ambitious, credible, and commercially sharp — with a background in IT, digital or technical recruitment and a track record of consistent billing success.
You’ll also bring:
- 2+ years of experience in agency recruitment (IT, Digital, Engineering or Defence preferred).
- A history of business development and nurturing long-term client relationships.
- The ability to coach or mentor junior consultants (desirable).
- Confidence, tenacity and a clear, consultative communication style.The ability to commute to Manchester city centre at least three days a week.
What you’ll get
- Competitive commission + transparent salary and promotion matrix.
- #FeelSound hours – flexible time you can take on top of your holidays.
- Annual trips abroad, race days, and award ceremonies.
- Early-finish Fridays and #FirstFriday socials every month.
- Modern, vibrant office in Manchester’s central business district.
- Accredited training and defined progression into Senior / Principal / Team Lead roles.
A note on us
Founded in 2012, Searchability has grown from a specialist IT agency into a group of five brands covering recruitment, employer branding, and tech consultancy. With over 60 employees and counting, we’re scaling fast across National Security, Digital, and Engineering — and this is your opportunity to help shape one of our fastest-growing divisions.
We’re an equal-opportunities employer. All applications are treated in confidence.
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