About us

The ever growing skill shortages, the accelerating clearance shortages, complex clearance eligibility rules and transfer rules, the secrecy and mystery surrounding security cleared roles…

Building on 10 years of technical recruitment experience, Searchability National Security & Defence was conceived to solve these challenges.
Our consultants are true specialists in technical recruitment as well as being security clearance experts and they live and breath the National Security, Government and Defence world.

Whether you’re a software developer looking to move into a security cleared career or a small or global organsiation looking for advice on recruiting security cleared talent, our consultants are here to help.

Meet the team

Will Roebuck

Director and South West Manager

I specialise in sourcing candidates for specialist security cleared tech roles. Outside of work you’ll catch me watching Football (I’m a Nottingham Forest Fan), climbing mountains, or watching lots of Netflix!

Dominic Barbet

Senior Recruitment Consultant & London Lead

Part of the National Security & Intelligence team - outside of work I enjoy skiing, occasionally going to the gym and spending far too much time in my local sports bar!

Jacob Whiteway

Senior Recruitment Consultant & South Coast Lead

When I’m not finding security cleared tech professional you’ll find me lounging in Bar Lounge; if you don’t have any luck there you’ll find me on the golf course!

Scott Evans

Recruitment Consultant & Manchester Lead

I specialise in National Security and Defence roles at Searchability. When I'm not in the office, I'll probably be playing or watching football. I played in America for 4 years and was lucky enough to travel the country doing so!

Kyle Frith

Cyber Security Recruitment Specialist

I’m into Sports of all kinds including Football, Rugby and F1. In my spare time I like to go Hiking up Mountains and go to the pub with friends.

Ellen Lewis

Recruitment
Consultant

I'm bubbly, energetic and chatty! When I'm not in work you'll normally find me having fun and a drink or two with my friends, or walking my gorgeous dogs! I also enjoy exploring new European cities and lots of good food.

Jamie Cottam

Recruitment
Consultant

Previously worked in the demolition industry before deciding it wasn’t for me and decided to pursue a career in recruitment. When not in the office you’ll either catch me watching football (Manchester City), rugby league (Warrington Wolves), in the gym or, mostly, at the pub.

Ryan Baker

Recruitment
Consultant

When I’m not working as part of the Searchability National Security and Defence team, you’ll probably find me in a bar with my friends (I am partial to the odd tequila shot) or out walking with my friends.

Henry Clay-Davies

Recruitment
Consultant

When not in work you’ll find me in a pub watching rugby or football (Manchester united unfortunately) in my spare time. Love travelling with the highlight being dodging the pandemic in Thailand for 6 months, keen for the gym but prefer a drink and some good food whilst exploring Manchester.

Jessica McCarthy

Recruitment
Consultant

If I’m not in the office, I will most likely be abroad with a glass of wine in hand! Most likely somewhere warm and preferably at the beach. There’s nothing I love more than some tapas and wine by the water!

Alex Boumba

Recruitment
Consultant

When I’m not recruiting security cleared tech professionals in London, you can find me walking my 4 legged girls in the park with my girlfriend. Although, if it’s raining I’d much rather be in the pub with my friends (dog friendly of course).

Will Fisher

Recruitment
Consultant

I specialise in national security and defence roles in Searchability's Manchester office. Outside of this you can find me exploring cities abroad, on the basketball court or sometimes in the local bar.

Lewis Hayward

Recruitment
Consultant

Recruiting as part of the National Security & Defence team. Avid Manchester United fan, true crime-doc enthusiast, average cook.

Adam Haydock

Recruitment
Consultant

When I’m not recruiting, you will most likely find me in the Stretford End at Old Trafford watching the famous Man United. If I’m not singing my heart out, I am either playing football for my local team or out with friends for food and drinks.

Shaun Varley

Recruitment
Consultant

When I'm not hard at work I'll either be out in Manchester having drinks with friends or cheering on Manchester United at Old Trafford!

Lewis Thompson

Recruitment
Consultant

Outside of the office I am a massive foodie and fitness freak. If you don't see me in the gym, on a running track or in a boxing ring, then I am probably sat somewhere eating/drinking my body weight in something.

Sophia Sullivan

Recruitment
Consultant

When I’m not recruiting Software Developers you’ll find me socialising with friends sampling Manchester’s hotspots, hiking in the countryside or chilling out watching a movie with a glass of red!

Jack Bennett

Recruitment
Consultant

I am a very sociable and extroverted individual, I love spending my time with friends and family, watching or playing football, or keeping fit.

Join the Searchability National Security & Defence Team!

With market leading employee benefits including wellness hours, monthly celebrations, trips abroad, amazing commission scheme, life assurance, childcare vouchers, flexible hours, car allowance, Microsoft surface pro, iPhone and much much more! Discover a career with Searchability’s National Security Defence team in Manchester here.

Beyond recruitment

You can speak to our team about any hiring requirement or to discuss your next career move right now!

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