Recruitment Manager - Security Cleared Technology

Recruitment Manager / Team Leader

Security Cleared Technology Recruitment

Manchester

About Gravitas

About Gravitas

Founded in 2010, Gravitas Group has grown from three founders into an international, award-winning recruitment company with over 150 employees and offices in London, Leeds, Manchester, Frankfurt, Rotterdam, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore.

We’re experts in Technology and Insurance recruitment, and we’re expanding fast. Our growth is powered by our four core values: Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Excellence... which drive everything we do.

Gravitas is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting businesses with exceptional talent across Technology, Digital and Change. As we continue to grow our Government, Defence and Security-cleared offering, we're looking for an experienced recruitment leader to join our Manchester office and help build the next phase of our Security Cleared Technology practice.

This is an opportunity to lead from the front, combining hands-on recruitment with team leadership, business development and strategic growth. You'll inherit access to established client relationships and framework agreements while playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the division.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proven recruiter with experience recruiting into security-cleared environments who can develop and grow a specialist desk focused on delivering technology talent into government, defence and national security projects.

You'll have the freedom to build your market, develop a high-performing team and establish Gravitas as a recognised partner within the UK Security Cleared Technology sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a specialist Security Cleared Technology recruitment team
• Managing and growing relationships with clients operating within Government, Defence and National Security environments
• Recruiting technology professionals across Contract and Permanent markets
• Leveraging existing framework agreements and delivery partnerships
• Building talent communities of SC, DV and eDV-cleared professionals
• Coaching, mentoring and developing consultants to improve performance and capability
• Driving business development and identifying new revenue opportunities
• Creating and executing growth plans for the division
• Forecasting team performance, revenue and hiring activity
• Acting as a subject matter expert within the business for security-cleared recruitment

What We're Looking For

You will likely have:

• A proven track record in Technology Recruitment, ideally within Security Cleared, Defence, Government or Public Sector markets
• Experience recruiting professionals holding SC, DV or eDV clearances
• Previous leadership experience as a Team Leader, Principal Consultant, Recruitment Manager or Billing Manager
• Strong commercial acumen and a demonstrated history of desk growth
• A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

We'd Be Particularly Interested In Speaking To People From

• Security Cleared Technology Recruitment
• Defence Recruitment
• Government & Public Sector Recruitment
• Technology Contract Recruitment
• National Security Recruitment
• Digital Transformation & Consultancy Recruitment

Why Gravitas?

• Competitive base salary with high commission potential.
• Access to our award-winning Director Development Programme, recognised twice by the Princess Royal Training Awards.
• Luxury incentive trips – past destinations include Iceland, Thailand, South Africa, and Mauritius.
• Clear career progression and international mobility opportunities.
• A culture that prioritises well-being, teamwork, and excellence.
• Report directly into our Director of Contract Technology within a stable leadership team.

Our Awards

• Princess Royal Training Award – Winner x2
• Global Recruiter Awards – Best Specialist Recruitment Business
• FT Future 100 List
• Investing in Talent Awards – Best Employee Communication
• HR Vendors of the Year – Best Recruitment Firm (Banking & Financial Services)

Equal Opportunities

At Gravitas, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace free from discrimination or harassment.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to support you.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Ryan Sullivan (Head of Talent Acquisition) via LinkedIn or email r.sullivan@gravitasgroup.com.