About us
We connect employers with exceptional talent
UAE-Vetwork exists to connect high-calibre defence professionals with employers who need their skills, judgement, and operational experience. We run a curated recruitment service built on trust, discretion, and a genuine understanding of the sector.
Whether you are hiring for a critical role or building a wider capability, we work alongside you to identify the right people, not the largest pile of CVs.
Our team combines military and industry experience with rigorous screening, so every introduction is relevant, credible, and ready to add value from day one.
Employer partnership
Working alongside organisations to identify and deliver the right defence talent for their specific needs.
Candidate advocacy
Supporting defence professionals across industries with tailored guidance and meaningful introductions.
Founder
Led by Veterans, Built for Industry
Our leadership team combines first-hand military experience with a thorough understanding of what employers need. We know how defence professionals think, what they are capable of, and how to present that to the organisations that need them.
Jack Reed
Founder
UAE-Vetwork was founded by Jack, a former British Army Officer who transitioned into a career in finance in the UAE. The idea took shape when a former colleague, also a veteran working for a local defence firm, was unexpectedly let go and struggled to find new employment, despite extensive skills and experience. That gap in the market was clear: there was no dedicated support network for the many veterans and defence professionals living and working across the GCC. UAE-Vetwork was created to change that - connecting skilled professionals from the armed forces and emergency services with employers who value their discipline, dedication, and expertise.
We don't send CVs. We connect you to capability.
For employers
Your embedded talent acquisition team
We operate as an extension of your hiring process: structured, discreet, and focused on outcomes that matter to your organisation.
Pre-vetted candidates
Every professional in our network is personally reviewed. You receive only relevant, qualified introductions.
Defence-sector expertise
Our recruiters have served themselves. We understand the capabilities, clearances, and culture that defence professionals bring.
Flexible partnership models
Whether you need support for a single hire or an ongoing recruitment partnership, we tailor our approach to fit.
Dedicated account management
A single point of contact who understands your organisation and delivers consistently.
For employers
How it works for employers
A simple, results-driven process that delivers the calibre of candidate your organisation needs.
Share your requirements
Tell us about the role, team, and the experience you need. We take a full brief so we can represent you accurately in the market.
We source and screen
We map our network and wider channels, then qualify each candidate against your brief before any introduction.
You interview and hire
You meet shortlisted individuals who are already aligned with your needs. We support feedback and offer stages through to closure.
Models
How you engage Vetwork personnel
One-Off Placement
We identify and place the right individual for your requirement, with a simple fee per successful hire.
Retained Talent Partner
We act as an embedded talent partner, providing ongoing access to trusted personnel as your needs evolve. Giving you capability without the need to build and manage large internal hiring teams.
Partnered employers
Collaboration for impact
We work with employers across the GCC who need defence-aware talent for security, operations, and leadership roles. Our partnerships are built on clarity, discretion, and a shared commitment to getting the right person in the right seat.
UAE-Vetwork understood our environment from the first call. The shortlist was small, focused, and every candidate was worth the conversation.
We are committed to the values defence professionals bring: discipline, integrity, and the judgement forged under pressure.
Access to people you won't find on the open market.
Process
How it works for candidates
A straightforward process designed to connect defence professionals with career opportunities across the GCC and worldwide that recognise their unique experience.
Create your profile
Sign up and build a detailed profile highlighting your defence or emergency services background and career goals.
Submit your documents
Upload your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualifications so our recruitment team can present your expertise effectively.
Get matched
Our recruitment team reviews each profile, matching your experience and skills with employers who value what you bring.
Built on access, not databases.
Vetwork connects organisations with operationally proven professionals across defence, security and specialist sectors.
Testimonials
What Our Clients and Candidates Say
Hear from employers who have hired through UAE-Vetwork and defence professionals who have found their next role.
We had been struggling for months to fill a senior security manager role. The candidates coming through our usual channels either lacked the operational background we needed or were simply not the right cultural fit. A colleague recommended UAE-Vetwork, and from the first conversation with the team it was clear this was a different sort of service. He asked the right questions, understood the environment we operate in, and within two weeks presented us with three candidates who were all genuinely strong. We ended up hiring one and had a serious conversation about bringing in a second. The whole experience was refreshingly straightforward - no padding the shortlist with irrelevant CVs, no chasing for updates. Just a focused, professional service that delivered exactly what we asked for.
Operations Director
Regional defence and security firm, UAE
We had worked with several recruitment agencies in Dubai before and the experience was always the same - a flood of CVs, most of which were nowhere near what we had briefed. When we engaged UAE-Vetwork, the difference was immediate. The team spent a good amount of time understanding not just the role, but our team dynamic and what kind of person would actually thrive here. The shortlist was small, which I appreciated, because every candidate on it was worth interviewing. The person we ultimately hired has been with us for over six months now and has made a real impact. I would not hesitate to go back to UAE-Vetwork the next time we are recruiting.
HR Manager
International logistics company, Dubai
I will be honest, I was sceptical about using a niche recruitment firm when we had always managed hiring internally. But as we expanded our Gulf operation, it became clear we needed someone who genuinely understood the defence and security space. UAE-Vetwork came recommended by a business contact, and from the outset they demonstrated a level of sector knowledge that the larger agencies simply could not match. They took the time to understand our requirements properly and presented candidates who had the right blend of technical skill and operational experience. We have since hired two people through them and both have been excellent. It has become a genuine partnership rather than a transactional relationship.
Managing Director
Security consultancy, Abu Dhabi
Although I was already working in a civilian role, I felt ready for something more challenging and better aligned with my long-term goals. UAE-Vetwork came highly recommended and I can see why. The team took the time to understand not just my experience, but also what I was really looking for in the next step of my career. They introduced me to an opportunity that offered genuine progression, a better cultural fit, and a platform to use the skills I developed during my time in the forces. The whole process was straightforward, professional and personal. I'm truly grateful to UAE-Vetwork for helping me move forward with confidence.
Christopher Hooper
Former British Army, now defence consultant in the UAE
Before connecting with UAE-Vetwork, I was working in a civilian role in the UK but had been exploring options for something more international and better aligned with my background. From the very first conversation, the team showed a clear understanding of what defence professionals bring to the table and how to match that experience with the right opportunities. They kept me informed throughout the process, offered real guidance, and ultimately connected me with a role that felt like a perfect fit. It is rare to come across a team that understands both the veteran mindset and the demands of the private sector so well. I would recommend UAE-Vetwork to any former service personnel looking to take the next step.
Christopher Johnson
Former British Army, now defence consultant in the UAE
Our network
Meet Our Trusted Partners
Collaborating with organisations that value the unique skills and dedication of defence professionals.
Effortless Foreign Exchange
Veteran Precision. Built on Service. Everyday Savings. Keeping Your Money, Yours.
Effortless Foreign Exchange is an open, honest, and transparent Foreign Exchange company founded and run by a Military Veteran. We cut through the jargon and hidden fees to help the Average Joe get the best value.
iserviceanycar
British-Managed Auto Care in Dubai
Dubai's trusted British-managed auto repair for all makes/models. Honest pricing, quality service, free collection & delivery. **50% discount for UAE-Vetwork members!**
Daniel (Dan The Finance Man)
Chartered Accountant & Regulated Financial Advisor
Experienced Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) with 15+ years in finance, offering financial planning, wealth management, UK tax & accounting, and international business structuring. Regulated in UK, USA, UAE & Europe.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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