
10+
Years of
Experience
A Warm Welcome From Our 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.
Meet Our Team

ANDREW JACKSON
Managing Director

CHARLIE KEANE
Social Value Consultant

NICHOLAS WELLS
Head of Search

AINE BROWN
Operations Director

FAYE COPP
Marketing Executive
Our Latest Blog
September Is the New January: Refresh Your Hiring Strategy with the Armed Forces Community
As summer draws to a close, many organisations begin to feel the momentum of change in the air. Just as [...]
What Forces-Friendly Really Means in 2025
Moving Beyond Good Intentions to Lasting Impact It’s easy to call yourself a Forces-friendly employer. With a Covenant pledge and [...]
From Submarine Navigator to Digital Entrepreneur: Sam’s Click Start Journey
Sam Jeffs’ career journey is a powerful example of how veterans can successfully transition into new civilian roles — and [...]
Raising the bar for veterans: Lessons from the Top 50 GREAT British Employers of 2025
By Faye Copp The Armed Forces Covenant is society’s commitment to ensuring that those who serve, or have served, and [...]
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