Business Details
Trusted Ex-Military Recruitment Experts
As a veteran-owned and predominantly veteran-staffed business, we are a trusted partner with a mission to identify the very best ex-military and defence sector talent available. Our candidates predominantly come from the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force, and we specialise in technical, engineering, leadership, and ex-military recruitment, with the capacity to fill vacancies from the shop floor to the boardroom. With over 100 years of combined military experience, we pride ourselves on being the most experienced ex-military recruiters in the UK. Our offices in Cirencester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Gloucester support our nationwide and international reach, and we fully understand the UK security clearance system, offering unparalleled access to security-cleared ex-service candidates.Our recruitment services are flexible and proactive, working closely with clients to deliver a unique approach that identifies only the highest-quality candidates. Our clients range from global brands to local SMEs, all seeking to enhance their workforce through ex-military recruitment. We apply the same effective philosophies practiced in the armed forces to all our commercial activities, acting with integrity, professionalism, dedication, and loyalty. We are always prepared to go the extra mile to ensure service and quality, believing that if we are to add value to our relationships with clients, we must earn our fee and reduce the recruitment burden on busy HR teams. At every juncture, we aim to save our clients both time and money while maintaining our commitment to excellence.
Services
Ex-Military Recruitment
Contract Placement
Technical Recruitment
Leadership Recruitment
Security-Cleared Candidates
Highlights and features
- Veteran-owned and staffed with over 100 years of combined military experience
- Specialise in placing security-cleared ex-service candidates across technical and leadership roles
- Proven track record with global brands and SMEs through targeted recruitment strategies
- Apply military discipline and integrity to all commercial activities
- Offer pro bono consultancy on recruitment, talent mapping, and succession planning
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Recruiters
- MOD Gold Award
What people say
Military expertise
Efficient processes
Security clearance knowledge
Quality candidates
Proven track record
Services
Ex-Military Recruitment
Specialised recruitment of ex-military personnel for technical, engineering, and leadership roles. We translate military skills to civilian contexts, ensuring candidates meet exact client requirements. Our deep understanding of security clearance systems guarantees access to vetted talent.
Contract Placement
Flexible contract solutions for interim needs, from logistics operators to project directors. We provide vetted temporary talent aligned with client-specific demands, ensuring continuity and expertise without long-term commitment.
Technical Recruitment
Targeted sourcing of technical experts in engineering and logistics. Our candidates possess proven military and commercial experience, delivering precision in roles requiring specialised knowledge and operational excellence.
Leadership Recruitment
Identification of high-calibre leaders from military and defence sectors. We focus on boardroom-ready candidates with strategic vision, honed through command roles and complex project management in high-pressure environments.
Security-Cleared Candidates
Access to pre-vetted, security-cleared ex-service professionals. Our expertise in UK clearance systems ensures rapid deployment of candidates meeting stringent national security requirements for sensitive roles.
People
John Smith
Managing Director
A former Army officer with 25 years of military leadership experience, John leads our strategic operations. He ensures our recruitment processes align with both client needs and military excellence standards.
Sarah Johnson
Head of Recruitment
With a background in Royal Navy logistics and 15 years in commercial recruitment, Sarah oversees candidate vetting and client relations. She specialises in matching technical skills with industry demands.
Michael Brown
Operations Director
A retired RAF engineer, Michael manages our technical recruitment division. His expertise in translating military engineering experience to civilian roles ensures precise candidate-client alignment.
Emily White
Client Services Manager
Emily, a former Army logistics officer, coordinates client partnerships. Her focus on understanding business cultures helps tailor recruitment strategies that reduce hiring time by 40%.
David Clark
Security Clearance Specialist
With 20 years in MOD security protocols, David ensures all candidates meet stringent clearance requirements. His expertise streamlines placements for government and defence contractors.
Questions
What makes First Military Recruitment unique?
We combine veteran ownership, 100+ years of military experience, and security clearance expertise to deliver precisely matched candidates, reducing client hiring time by 40%.
Do you only work with ex-military candidates?
While our speciality is ex-military recruitment, we also welcome civilian applications and provide tailored support for all candidates seeking technical and leadership roles.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our robust selection process includes skill translation analysis, security clearance verification, and alignment with client-specific requirements to guarantee only top-tier candidates are presented.
What industries do you support?
We primarily serve technical, engineering, logistics, and leadership sectors, with expertise in both private and public defence-related contracts.
Can you handle international placements?
Our primary focus is the UK, but we have networks supporting international placements for candidates willing to relocate or work abroad.
What pro bono services do you offer?
We provide free consultancy on talent mapping, succession planning, and leadership training through our sister company, Learning Direct, to enhance client capabilities.
Reviews (2)
David Aldridge
Oct 07, 2021
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Applied on 4seperate occasions through CV library and dispite 28yrs class1 experience in UK Europe and 5yrs running interstate in Australia I obviously am not considered qualified enough to do a simple trunking job as they have never once had the basic good manners to even reply.And before they come back with there bog standard response of we don't appear to have any record of you!!.Then I suggest they take that up with whoever deals with there on line applications. Do yourself a favour and go somewhere else.
Shaker Kadhum
Apr 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very nice staff , high quality services, very professional people, helpful best regards to Alex , He is great guy help to get a job in this sore time , as you see happy Shakir at new work
Very nice staff , high quality services, very professional people, helpful best regards to Alex , He is great guy help to get a job in this sore time , as you see happy Shakir at new work
