Rebecca Kelly

Rebecca Kelly

Lead Consultant, Defence & National Security

Rebecca specialises in supporting recruitment across the Defence & Security sector, helping organisations attract highly skilled engineering, technology and programme delivery professionals into complex and secure environments.

 

As a specialist Defence & Security recruiter, Rebecca takes a consultative approach, acting as an extension of her clients’ teams while leveraging strong market knowledge and established talent networks across defence engineering, cyber security and secure technology environments.

Rebecca recruits for both contract and permanent roles across the following areas::

Defence & National Security 

  • Land, Air, Maritime, Space and Cyber programmes 

 Engineering & Technology 

  • Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Integration

 Programme & Project Delivery 

  • Programme Management, Project Management, PMO and P3M

 Cyber & Secure Systems 

  • Cyber Security Engineering, Security Architecture and secure technology environments

Typical roles Rebecca recruits for include: 

  • Systems Engineers and Systems Architects

  • Requirements Engineers and MBSE specialists

  • Test, Verification and Validation Engineers (IVVQ)

  • Software Engineers, Embedded Software and FPGA

  • System Integration Engineers

  • DevOps and Infrastructure Engineers

  • Electronics, Hardware and Mechanical Design Engineers

  • RF Engineers, Radar and SATCOM specialists

  • Cyber Security Engineers and Security Architects

  • Weapons Engineering and Electronic Warfare

  • Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Supportability Engineers

  • Safety, Reliability and Security Assurance specialists

  • Programme Managers, Project Managers and PMO professionals

Rebecca regularly recruits SC and DV cleared engineers and consultants and has a strong understanding of UK defence security vetting, classified programmes and secure delivery environments.

Whether organisations are developing defence technology, delivering national security programmes or supporting complex engineering projects, Rebecca helps clients secure the specialist talent needed to deliver successfully.

For Businesses 

If you're hiring within Defence, Security or Engineering, Rebecca can help identify and attract highly capable professionals who can deliver in secure and technically complex environments.

She works closely with hiring managers to understand the technical requirements, security clearance levels and programme objectives, ensuring candidates have both the skills and experience to succeed

For Candidates 

Whether you are actively seeking a new role or exploring opportunities within Defence, National Security or Engineering, Rebecca can help connect you with organisations delivering critical programmes across the UK.

She supports candidates throughout the recruitment process, from the initial conversation through to offer and placement.