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Defence, Security & CNI

Roles in Defence, Security & CNI

Electus partners with our clients to supply mission-critical teams that operate in regulated and secure environments. With over 20 years’ sector experience and an extensive pipeline of SC & DV cleared candidates, we provide pragmatic, auditable recruitment solutions for Defence, CNI, Aerospace, Energy and Government programmes.

Our focus is simple: reduce recruitment risk, accelerate time-to-hire and deliver candidates who are technically excellent, security-ready and culturally aligned to your organisation.

We support mission-critical programmes and secure delivery across the following sectors:

  • Defence & National Security
    MOD programmes
  • Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
    Energy, nuclear, transport, utilities
  • Aerospace & Space
    Systems, integration and programme delivery
  • Cyber & Security consultancies
    Governance, resilience and specialist partners
  • Government departments & regulated public sector programmes
    Home Office, public security programmes

Why clients choose Electus

We combine sector expertise, cleared talent pipelines and a proven delivery model to help hiring managers reduce risk and deliver capability on time.

  • Sector depth

    20+ years’ experience in Defence, CNI and regulated programmes.

  • Cleared talent network

    Extensive SC & DV candidate pipelines ready for secure roles.

  • Proven delivery

    3,500+ placements, 95% candidate retention and a 90% repeat business rate.

Services overview 

  • TalentResponse (Contingency): urgent fills, fast shortlists.

  • TalentExcel (Retained): senior & mission-critical hires with guaranteed milestones.

  • TalentPrime (Search): discreet headhunting for rare and passive cleared specialists.

  • TalentElite (RPO): long-term recruitment partnerships and multi-role pipelines.

 
 
 
What our candidates say about us.

What our candidates say about us.

I highly recommend Adam at Electus to help you find your perfect new role. I have had a great experience throughout my job search, I have been kept fully up to date and have been smoothly guided through the process.

Amaia

Partner with Electus for your next career move

At Electus we have over twenty years’ experience working with the best of the best in the government and defence sectors. That means we understand the challenges and opportunities you face when building your career in these industries. As a leading recruiter for SC/DV cleared roles in the UK, we can help guide you through the National Security Vetting procedures and matching you with employers that require DV, SC, CTC or NATO level clearance.

Whether you are transitioning from a career in the Armed Forces, are a recent graduate or are looking to take your next steps in your defence engineering career we provide a fresh, honest approach to recruitment that is driven by your needs and ambitions.

Partner with Electus and access:

  • In-depth industry expertise
  • Supportive consultants
  • Strong working relationships
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