This is not your average delivery role.
This is a chance to join a brand‑new International Defence desk at the very start of its journey – with huge backing, warm relationships, and a market that’s absolutely flying.
If you’re candidate‑led, quality‑focused, and want to work on roles that actually matter on a global scale… keep reading.
You’ll be joining Matchtech’s growing International Defence team, supporting a market experiencing unprecedented global demand.
Join a NEW and growing International Defence desk from day one
Work in a sector seeing record‑level global investment
The Naval shipbuilding industry is at its biggest since World War II
Defence recruitment is booming due to:
A very warm delivery desk – candidate‑focused
Opportunity to work international markets (Canada & Australia)
High fee values and meaningful placements
Partner closely with a highly experienced recruiter who brings in and manages the clients
(yes… the ideal desk really does exist)
Is organised, personable, and confident
Can build credibility and handle challenging client conversations
Has a strong work ethic and genuine drive to get results
Wants to learn, grow, and be part of a collaborative team
Fits the culture – professional, ambitious, and human
Experience is ideal, but not essential.
This is a true account management role built around quality, not volume.
Strategic headhunting and deep candidate engagement
Working with passive candidates in niche Defence markets
Market mapping and targeted outreach
Intelligent qualification – not high‑volume CV sending
Building trusted, advisory‑led relationships
Running candidate‑led BD alongside the consultant
You’ll be supported, trusted, and given space to do recruitment properly.
International Defence projects
Global Naval Shipbuilding
Cutting‑edge engineering environments
Exposure to AI, cyber, advanced engineering and international programmes
You’ll have access to industry‑leading recruitment tech, including:
LinkedIn Recruiter
Lusha
Matchtech’s extensive Defence database
Market intelligence, research, and data support
A high‑performing team with a genuinely positive culture
Mentoring from some of the most experienced Defence recruiters in the industry
Flexible working options for balance and wellbeing
Clear, transparent commission structure
Regular incentives, socials, and a competitive benefits package
Strong progression opportunities across Matchtech’s technical divisions
Backed by 40 years of STEM recruitment expertise under the Gattaca Group
We invest in our people. Simple as that.
If you’re curious, open to a chat, or quietly considering your next move…
Let’s talk Defence. Let’s talk international. Let’s talk what your next chapter could look like.
