Recruitment Account Manager (International Defence)

TL;DR

Recruitment Account Manager (International Defence): Managing candidate pipelines and headhunting for high-growth international defence markets with an accent on strategic engagement and market mapping. Focus on identifying passive candidates in niche engineering sectors and building advisory-led relationships.

Location: Whiteley, Fareham (HQ)

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000

Company

A high-performing technical recruitment division backed by the Gattaca Group's 40 years of STEM expertise.

What you will do

• Perform strategic headhunting and deep engagement with passive candidates in niche Defence markets.
• Execute market mapping and targeted outreach to identify top talent.
• Conduct intelligent candidate qualification and advisory-led relationship building.
• Run candidate-led business development in collaboration with senior consultants.
• Focus on international markets, specifically Canada and Australia.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, personable nature, and confidence in handling client conversations.
• Genuine drive to achieve results and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to fit into a professional, ambitious, and collaborative culture.
• Experience in recruitment is ideal but not essential; candidates with no experience but the right attitude are welcome.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentoring from some of the most experienced Defence recruiters in the industry.
• Flexible working options to support balance and wellbeing.
• Clear and transparent commission structure.
• Regular incentives, social events, and a competitive benefits package.
• Strong progression opportunities across various technical divisions.