SMJ Consulting specialises in supporting ‘Forces Friendly’ signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. Committed to social impact, we help maximise value for the UK’s 2-million-strong military community.
We assist professional organisations in fulfilling their Covenant pledges, building sustainable talent pipelines, and unlocking business and social value through measurable, lasting initiatives.
SEARCH & RECRUITMENT
SaluteMyJob connects the Armed Forces and Security Cleared Community in the UK with exclusive recruitment opportunities.
Our mission is to support transitioning and former service personnel, as well as their families, by linking them with ‘Forces-Friendly’ employers. We provide streamlined access to diverse, rewarding roles while helping businesses connect with skilled and experienced candidates.
FREE TRAINING COURSES
SMJ Consulting offers fully-funded cybersecurity courses to ex-Forces personnel, military spouses, and ex-police officers, with no experience needed. Training, from six to 200 hours, is delivered remotely with IBM and Abertay University.
Courses like Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity Policy, and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) provide the skills needed to excel in cybersecurity.

10+
Years of
Experience
Welcome from our Founder & Managing Director
Welcome to SMJ. I’m Andrew Jackson, founder and managing director, and it’s my pleasure to introduce our mission. Ten years ago, as a former brigadier, I established SMJ to bridge the gap between the military and civilian job markets, helping service leavers transition smoothly into meaningful careers. Since then, we’ve launched the Pathways Programme, offering free cybersecurity training to veterans, and most recently, SMJ Consulting Services, which supports companies in enhancing their social value through veteran-friendly initiatives. Thank you for visiting – we look forward to working together to create lasting opportunities for veterans and their employers.
Our Consulting Offers
SOLUTIONS
Our unique, proprietary ‘Covenant Social Value Framework’ provides a comprehensive solution to ensure your programme aligns to set Defence themes—and to your organisational goals—to deliver maximum impact across the Armed Forces community.
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Our Outline of Courses
Free cybersecurity training courses for members of the military community or ex-police force.
No prior experience needed.


Our Outline of Courses
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