CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES

At Universal Defence and Security Solutions (UDSS), we warmly invite former UK Services personnel, from Senior NCOs to 3-star ranks, to join our dynamic team as a Member. Additionally, if you are a Junior NCO with specialised skills in areas such as Cyber or CIS, we strongly encourage you to apply as well.

Joining UDSS as a Member or as part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is an excellent opportunity for those seeking the versatility and diversity of a portfolio career. Upon joining, we will include your details in our database, informing you about UDSS's activities and contacting you for contracts that align with your unique skill set. You are not obligated to commit to any contract until you are ready.

To apply, please register on our website to access and complete the application form, which should take about 20 minutes of your time.

Furthermore, we have an executive search firm specialising in finance, cyber, technology, risk management, defence and security, and the third sectors. We connect highly qualified candidates, including veterans and service leavers, with job opportunities that leverage their distinct backgrounds and skill sets.

Understanding the unique value and transferrable skills that veterans and service leavers bring to the workforce, We are committed to supporting these professionals in their journey to a fulfilling second career. If you are a veteran or Service leaver, from Junior NCO to 4-star rank, we invite you to connect with us to explore rewarding career opportunities.

Get in touch with our executive search division specialising in financial, cyber, technology, risk management, defence and security, and the “third” sectors. They match competitive candidates with job opportunities that make the most of their unique backgrounds and qualifications.

We have an executive search division specialising in financial, cyber, technology, risk management, defence and security, and the “third” sectors. We match competitive candidates with job opportunities that make the most of their unique backgrounds and qualifications.

With speed, care, and precision, our expert team assesses candidates for the right qualifications and core skills - considering both past experience and future potential. We do the leg work, providing thoroughly vetted talent for your consideration and supporting that talent to excel long-term.

Forward-Thinking Talent Acquisition

Why choose us? Our highly customised recruitment solutions source talent based on your specific needs. Here’s how we offer candidates that both meet and exceed your expectations.

• Optimised Shortlisting
  We work with our clients to understand their unique needs and ensure that they are offered only carefully selected, pre-screened candidates who fit the bill.
• Custom Recruitment Solutions
  We work on a case-by-case or retained basis, helping clients acquire the right individuals with ideal skills for both permanent and interim positions.
• Bridging the Gaps
  We help employers to identify how each candidate’s unique skills might be best utilised within their organisations, especially when the candidate’s former role or sector may be unfamiliar to the client.
• Unrivalled Access
  We draw from an ever-growing pool of candidates, including one of the world’s largest networks of British Armed Forces, MoD Civil Service, and other NATO nation professionals.

Our executive search division is part of the Universal Defence and Security Solutions Group, a global defence consultancy that works in tandem with the UK MoD, FCDO and Department for International Trade. UDSS maintains a thriving membership of personnel chosen for their skills, experience, and track records of delivering success in their specialisations.

(Specialisations include but are not limited to:)

• Leadership & Management
• Counter-Terrorism & Cyber
• Logistics & Supply Chain Resilience
• Maritime, Air & Space Sectors
• Border Integrity & Migration
• Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption

If you are an employer, touch base with a member of our dedicated team for more on what we can offer you.