Callum, Chief Operating Officer of jHub and Manager of the jHub X Team, shares his thoughts on making innovation in defence a reality.
“When I speak to friends outside of work now and again, we’ll talk about what we do and when I say ‘connecting world class technology and talent to defence’ they say: ‘That sounds awesome!’”
Callum has been employed at jHub for three years, and according to him, it’s the finest defence position he’s ever had. Callum supervises the jHub X Team, which is responsible for the special forces initiatives inside Strategic Command Innovation, in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer.
“I really love it, it’s an enthusiastic place to be. Everyone is incredibly forward leaning, everyone cares, and is incredibly passionate about what they do.”
The jHub is comprised of individuals from various backgrounds, which Callum characterises as contributing to a matrix of diversity across the organisation.
The combination of the civil service and the military forces is clear throughout, and despite the obstacles that the blending of the two different worlds occasionally causes, Callum appreciates the many positives:
“I’m a civil servant but I spend more time with my military counterparts, and I personally get a lot out of it because I’m seeing the world through their eyes. I think the jHub is better for it.”
Working cooperatively to finish a job is more of a joy than a chore due to the jHub’s atmosphere and the variety of backgrounds and experiences available.
“When I’m in the office I’ve got a team all around me. I can bring together people from a range of experiences and we can run together on a project, collaborating and really making an impact.”
With three years of experience, Callum is more than equipped to recommend jHub and concludes our conversation with a sincere:
“I couldn’t recommend it more. It’s great.”
You can find more information about working for the jHub and their new Innovation Fellowship by reading the Innovation Fellowship Launches article.