Jake Rickman
Senior Delivery Consultant, Defence & Security Technology
Jake specialises in supporting clients across the UK Defence and Security sector with the delivery of high quality technology and engineering talent. Working closely with both candidates and hiring teams, he focuses on building long term relationships and helping organisations secure professionals across areas including infrastructure, cyber security, software engineering, AI/ML and secure systems delivery.
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DEFENCE & SECURITY TECHNOLOGY RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Jake specialises in supporting recruitment across the UK Defence and Security market, partnering with organisations delivering some of the country’s most critical and innovative technology programmes.
Working with defence consultancies, engineering organisations, secure technology providers and government aligned businesses, Jake helps connect high performing professionals with opportunities across highly regulated and security cleared environments.
Known for his energy, honesty and relationship-led approach, Jake focuses on understanding both client requirements and candidate ambitions to ensure every placement is the right long term fit.
FROM PE TEACHING TO RECRUITMENT
Jake originally went to university with ambitions of becoming a PE teacher. However, after learning more about recruitment and the people-focused side of the industry, he quickly realised it was the right path for him.
What Jake enjoys most about recruitment is building relationships, connecting with candidates, and helping people make positive career moves.
Working within the Defence and Security sector means every project is different, from large scale transformation programmes to specialist engineering and secure technology delivery. Jake enjoys helping organisations secure the talent they need while ensuring candidates receive a transparent and supportive experience throughout the process.
He brings energy and enthusiasm into every search, while always putting the candidate experience first.
His approach can be summed up in three words:
Hustle. Loyalty. Respect.
OUTSIDE OF RECRUITMENT
Outside of work, Jake enjoys staying active and has recently got into racket sports, particularly Padel and Pickleball, although he admits that is not the most original choice these days.
He is also a big fan of:
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Pub quizzes
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Music
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Film
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Wrestling
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Spending time with friends over a few beers at the weekend
Fun fact: Jake once met Milvina Dean, the last surviving passenger of the Titanic, during a school trip to her care home in 2008.
During the week, Jake mainly sticks to water and the healthier stuff, but he does enjoy a few beers at the weekend to unwind.
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