Recruitment Account Manager – International Defence
Matchtech, Whiteley
International Markets | Defence & Naval Engineering
Why join this team?
You’ll be part of Matchtech’s expanding International Defence division, supporting a market experiencing unprecedented global investment and demand.
This desk stands out:
* Join a brand-new International Defence team from day one
* Work within a sector seeing record global investment
* Support international Defence and Naval Shipbuilding programmes
* Opportunity to recruit across Canada and Australia
* Candidate-led, quality-first delivery model
* High-value roles and meaningful placements
* Partner closely with an experienced recruiter managing established client relationships
* Genuine opportunity to grow with a specialist team from the ground up
Industry context
The Naval Shipbuilding industry is currently at its busiest point in decades, driven by:
* Global security priorities
* Government Defence investment
* Rapid technological advancement across engineering, AI, cyber, and advanced systems
The role
This is a strategic delivery role focused on quality over volume. You’ll work closely with specialist Defence clients and highly skilled engineering professionals, building long-term relationships within niche international markets.
Responsibilities
* Strategic headhunting and candidate engagement
* Building relationships with passive candidates
* Market mapping and talent identification
* Managing recruitment processes end-to-end
* Conducting detailed candidate qualification
* Supporting candidate-led business development activity
* Delivering an advisory-led recruitment experience
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Organised, confident, and personable
* Naturally relationship-focused
* Commercially aware and solutions-driven
* Motivated to learn and develop within a specialist market
* Professional, ambitious, and collaborative
Previous recruitment delivery experience is beneficial, but not essential. We’re equally open to individuals with transferable skills, strong communication ability, and the right attitude to develop within Defence recruitment.
Market exposure
You’ll gain exposure to:
* International Defence programmes
* Global Naval Shipbuilding projects
* Advanced engineering environments
* AI, cyber, and emerging Defence technologies
* Highly specialised STEM talent markets
Tools & support
You’ll have access to industry-leading recruitment tools and support, including:
* LinkedIn Recruiter
* Lusha
* Matchtech’s extensive Defence network and database
* Market intelligence and research support
* Ongoing mentoring from experienced Defence recruiters
Why Matchtech?
* Established STEM recruitment business backed by the Gattaca Group
* Over 40 years of technical recruitment expertise
* High-performing, supportive culture
* Flexible working options
* Transparent commission structure
* Clear progression pathways
* Competitive benefits and regular incentives
* Genuine investment in learning and development
Benefits
We invest in our people. Simple as that.
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