WHY THIS EXISTS
Large organisations run veteran pathways because they work
They improve capability, retention, and performance. They can do this because they have the teams, budget, and infrastructure to translate military experience into civilian success.
Most SMEs don’t have the time or specialist knowledge to build this in‑house, even though the business benefits are just as strong.
Our pathway gives SMEs the same advantages, without the cost or complexity.
Who we are
We’re a fully veteran team with real experience delivering projects, programmes, and recruitment inside SMEs. Engineering is our core specialism, but we also support wider business roles where capability, problem‑solving, and adaptability matter.
We’re more than a recruitment agency. We stay involved after the hire, support the transition, stay with you until probation is passed, and operate on a simple principle: we only succeed when your new hire succeeds.
WHAT THEY BRING
Why Veterans are a great fit for SMEs
High‑calibre ex‑forces talent that can deliver what your role truly needs.
Enhanced leadership and coordination
Clear decision‑making under pressure
Comfort with ambiguity
Problem‑solving in resource‑limited environments
Resilience, reliability, and ownership
Defence knowledge and insights, invaluable when aiming to secure defence contracts.
CLEARANCE REUIREMENTS
Defence‑ready talent
Most ex‑military candidates already hold, or are eligible for, BPSS, SC or DV clearances. Ideal if your business:
Works in sensitive or regulated environments
Supplies into the defence sector
Needs staff who can pass vetting quickly
Wants to expand into defence or national security markets
Requires trusted, vetted, defence‑ready talent from day one
NI CONTRIBUTIONS
Reduced employment costs
Did you know that hiring a service leaver can reduce your employment costs?
Employers do not pay National Insurance contributions on the earnings of qualifying service leavers in their first year of civilian employment.
THREE PHASE TRANSITION
Your three‑phase journey
Talent Clarity Review
We work closely with you to identify what the role actually requires. The real capability, not just what ends up on a job description.
Forces‑to‑Civilian Talent Match
We translate military experience into capability you can recognise and assess with confidence.
Talent Integration Accelerator
We close the final, teachable gap and stay with you until the candidate passes probation. Because we succeed when you succeed.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Phase 3 in depth
This is what makes us truly different and is the key to helping SMEs secure talent in a tight labour market.
SMEs operate differently from large organisations, and that’s a strength.
They may not always match big‑company salaries and benefits, but they offer what many service leavers value most:
Agility and pace
Influence and visibility
Real ownership of work
Broader responsibility
Seeing the impact of their contribution every day
Refreshingly – less red tape and bureaucracy
Phase Three makes this transition possible by closing the final, teachable gap and supporting both the new hire and the business through to passing probation.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What phase 3 includes
Delta Identification
We address any specific capability gap (commercial awareness, communication, industry norms, tools, etc.) and create a simple, personalised development and support plan.
Bi‑Weekly Check‑Ins
Regular touchpoints with the new hire to build confidence, address challenges early, and keep them progressing, without adding work for the SME.
Line Manager Support
Optional, light‑touch guidance to help the line manager set expectations, give feedback, and get the best from the new hire.
Gap‑Specific Coaching
Short, practical sessions focused on the exact skills the SME needs, not a generic programme.
Qualification Support
If a qualification is needed, we can assist you. For many qualifications we have access to quality training providers and some with major discounts.
ABOUT US
What makes this different
Built specifically for SMEs
Defence‑ready, security‑cleared talent
High‑calibre ex‑forces candidates
Stronger retention through probation support
Engineering SME specialists (however we can work with any sector/industry)
Capability‑first, not CV‑first
NI savings for qualifying service leavers
We succeed – when you succeed
Lower risk and higher ROI than traditional recruitment
GET IN TOUCH
Let’s talk about the capability you need — and how to access talent you’re currently missing
If you’re struggling to find reliable people who can deliver, we’ll help you unlock proven talent and support them through to long-term success.