Defence
How the UK’s Increased Defence Investment Will Boost SME Recruitment
The UK government’s recent commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 is set to provide a significant boost to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the defence sector. With a new government-backed support hub and SME spending targets in place, thousands of smaller businesses will gain better access to the defence…
Read MorePete Heap Takes on a New Challenge: Swimming 100,000 Metres for Veterans’ Wellbeing Hub
At Jonathan Lee Recruitment, we are always inspired by the dedication and commitment of our team, both professionally and personally. One individual who exemplifies this is Pete Heap, our Principal Recruitment Consultant and Armed Forces Covenant Champion. Last year, Pete completed an extraordinary challenge—climbing the 1,334 ft Wrekin Hill in Shropshire 100 times to raise…
Read MorePete Heap Completes His Wrekin Challenge
You may have heard the phrase “All round the Wrekin,” but Peter Heap, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, has taken it to another level by going up and down the iconic Wrekin Hill in Shropshire 100 times! Now, Pete has completed this incredible challenge, all in support of the Veterans’ Café – Telford…
Read MorePete nears completion of the Wrekin 100 Challenge
You may have heard the phrase “all round the Wrekin,” but Peter Heap, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, has taken it to a whole new level by going up and down the Wrekin 100 times! Now, with only 10 more climbs to complete, Pete is close to achieving this impressive feat, all while…
Read MoreJonathan Lee strengthens Armed Forces support with Silver Award
Jonathan Lee Recruitment was honoured to be recognised with an Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) silver award at the 2024 Defence ERS West Midlands Silver Awards. The award ceremony, held at the National Memorial Arboretum, celebrated 37 silver award winners from across the West Midlands. The ERS, operated by the Ministry of Defence, encourages employers to…
Read More50 not out – Pete’s Wrekin 100 challenge update
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest update on Peter Heap’s remarkable endeavour as he completes his 50th ascent of the Wrekin, marking the halfway point of his ambitious Wrekin 100 Challenge. This milestone is not just a testament to his physical endurance, but also to his unwavering dedication to a cause close to his…
Read MoreJonathan Lee Recruitment Receives Silver Award from Defence ERS
At Jonathan Lee Recruitment, we are dedicated to supporting the armed forces community. We take pride in employing ex-service professionals across our business and assisting servicemen and women as they transition from military to civilian life. We are very proud to announce that our ongoing support for the armed forces community has been recognised with…
Read MorePete’s Wrekin 100 challenge – 40 down… 60 to go!
In February, Principal Recruitment Consultant and Armed Forces Covenant Champion, Peter Heap, set a formidable challenge for himself: to climb the 1,334ft Wrekin Hill in Shropshire 100 times in 2024 to raise funds for Telford Mind’s Veterans Café – He named it The Wrekin 100 Challenge. When Pete reached his 25th ascent, some of his…
Read More10 Facts About Aerospace and Defence Sectors in 2025
The aerospace and defence sectors play a vital role in the global economy. In 2025, these industries continue to expand and advance, overcoming supply chain, technology and workforce challenges along the way. Using the latest data from various industry reports, LinkedIn and his own knowledge of the sector Matthew Heath, Associate Director and aerospace & defence…
Read MorePete’s Wrekin 100 challenge – Quarter milestone ticked off
In February 2024, Principal Recruitment Consultant and Armed Forces Covenant Champion Peter Heap set himself a challenge – to climb the 1,334ft Wrekin Hill in Shropshire 100 times in 2024 to raise money for Telford Mind’s Veterans Café. Three months into his Wrekin 100 challenge and we’re delighted to share he has just completed his…
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