Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Military Transition
Founded in 2014 by former Brigadier Andrew Jackson, Salute My Job has established itself as a trusted leader in connecting employers with the exceptional skills of the Armed Forces Community. Our mission focuses on bridging the gap between military and civilian job markets, facilitating smooth career transitions for service leavers. We pioneered the Pathways Programme, offering fully-funded cybersecurity training in partnership with IBM and Abertay University, alongside expert CV and interview support. Our SMJ Consulting Services help businesses enhance social value through veteran-friendly initiatives while supporting the Armed Forces Covenant. With over a decade of experience, we combine military expertise with commercial recruitment strategies to deliver tailored solutions.Our team includes specialists in social value consulting, talent acquisition, and programme management, all dedicated to empowering veterans and their families. We maintain strong partnerships with charitable organisations and commercial entities to supply qualified candidates, ensuring employers access a diverse talent pool. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practices is reflected in our Gold Award status under the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our dedication to fair treatment and opportunities for the military community.
Services
Recruitment Solutions
Pathways Programme
SMJ Consulting
Talent Pool Access
Employer Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience connecting employers with military talent.
- Our Pathways Programme offers free cybersecurity training with IBM and Abertay University.
- We provide SMJ Consulting Services to enhance corporate social value initiatives.
- Our team includes specialists in military-to-civilian career transitions.
- We maintain partnerships with charitable and commercial organisations for comprehensive support.
Associations and certifications
- Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award
Services
Recruitment Solutions
We connect employers with skilled ex-service personnel through tailored recruitment strategies. Our expertise translates military experience into commercial employment opportunities, ensuring businesses access a diverse talent pool. Supporting both single-role placements and large-scale hiring initiatives.
Pathways Programme
Fully-funded remote cybersecurity courses designed for ex-Forces and military spouses. Delivered in partnership with IBM and Abertay University, including CV preparation and interview support. Programs range from 6 to 200 hours of training completely free of charge.
SMJ Consulting
Expert guidance to enhance corporate social responsibility through veteran-friendly initiatives. We help businesses achieve recognition via the Armed Forces Covenant award schemes while fostering meaningful connections with the military community through measurable impact strategies.
Talent Pool Access
Direct access to a curated database of security-cleared and military-experienced candidates. Our talent pool includes professionals across engineering, logistics, IT, and executive roles, with support for CV translation and interview preparation.
Employer Partnerships
Collaborative programs enabling businesses to mentor emerging talent and showcase career opportunities. Partners gain priority access to skilled candidates while contributing to the development of future industry leaders within the Armed Forces Community.
People
Andrew Jackson
Managing Director
Founder and former Brigadier with over a decade of experience connecting employers to military talent. Established Salute My Job in 2014 to bridge military-civilian employment gaps. Leads strategic development of veteran-focused initiatives.
Nicholas Wells
Head of Search
Recruitment specialist focusing on executive placements within engineering, IT, and logistics sectors. Oversees candidate vetting processes and maintains relationships with security-cleared employers across multiple industries.
Aine Brown
Operations Director
Manages day-to-day operations of recruitment services and training programs. Ensures delivery of high-quality support to both employers and candidates through efficient process management and team coordination.
Sean McDonagh
Senior Account Manager
Key liaison for employer clients, providing tailored recruitment solutions. Specialises in matching military skills to commercial roles while maintaining ongoing client relationships and satisfaction.
Alex Joy
Senior Account Manager
Supports employer engagement strategies and candidate placement initiatives. Focuses on building long-term partnerships with businesses seeking to benefit from military personnel's unique skill sets.
Questions
How do you help veterans transition to civilian careers?
We offer free cybersecurity training through our Pathways Programme, CV translation services, and direct access to our employer network for tailored job placements.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on engineering, IT, logistics, security-cleared roles, and executive positions, leveraging our expertise in translating military experience to these industries.
How can employers benefit from your services?
Businesses gain access to a diverse talent pool of skilled candidates while enhancing social value credentials through our Armed Forces Covenant partnerships and consulting services.
Do you offer remote training options?
Yes, our Pathways Programme provides fully remote cybersecurity courses in partnership with IBM and Abertay University, ranging from 6 to 200 hours of instruction.
What support exists for service leavers?
We provide CV preparation, interview coaching, and career guidance specifically tailored to military-to-civilian transitions, along with access to our security-cleared job board.
Reviews (1)
Paul Whitty
Sep 13, 2018
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I served over 27 years in the Army, and after leaving I was given the opportunity from SaluteMyJob to attend an IBM QRadar (SIEM) administrators course. Once completed I was able to further develop my CV with the help and guidance from the recruiting team. This opportunity has now led me to getting a job in a technology development team as a cyber security analyst. Although I was able to rely on my own operational experiences I now specialise in Identity Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Threat Analysis. This has solely been achievable because of the opportunity and help given by the hard
