From Service to Success: Why Service Leavers Are Ideal Civilian Hires

Soldiers smiling in rain

Supporting the Transition from Military to Civilian Careers Every year, thousands of skilled individuals leave the Armed Forces and begin their journey into civilian employment. These service leavers bring with them a wealth of experience, discipline, and a proven ability to perform under pressure. Yet, many face significant barriers when entering the civilian workforce. At…

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Security Clearance in Defence: What You Need to Know

As the UK ramps up defence spending and opens the door for more SMEs to contribute to national security, understanding security clearance is more important than ever. Whether you’re hiring for sensitive defence projects or planning to scale your workforce, clearance isn’t just red tape — it’s critical to compliance, capability, and credibility. In this…

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Honouring Veterans: Peter Heap and Telford Mind

Peter Heap hands over Cheque to Telford Mind's Veterans' Cafe

After completing his incredible Wrekin 100 Challenge, Pete Heap, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, recently visited Turreff Hall in Donnington to officially hand over a cheque for £3,760 to Telford Mind’s Veterans’ Cafe. This remarkable donation, which includes a generous £2,000 contribution from Jonathan Lee Recruitment, will go towards supporting the vital work…

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How SMEs Can Win Defence Contracts

Army engineers looking at an engineering model

The UK government has announced increased investment in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the defence sector, opening up significant opportunities for businesses looking to enter the MOD supply chain. However, winning defence contracts can be a complex process that requires an understanding of procurement rules, compliance requirements, and strategic partnerships. In this guide, we’ll…

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UK Defence Investment to Boost SME Recruitment

HMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier flagship of British Royal Navy

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…

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Pete Heap Takes on a New Challenge

Pete Heap begins his 2025 Swimming Challenge half crop

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…

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Pete Heap Completes His Wrekin Challenge

Wrekin 100 climb 100 team at top of hill

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…

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Pete nears completion of the Wrekin 100 Challenge

Peter Heap 90th hill walk

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…

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Jonathan Lee strengthens Armed Forces support with Silver Award

2024 ERS Sivler Award winners

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…

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50 not out – Pete’s Wrekin 100 challenge update

Tom Basford, Peter Heap and Colin Nightingale at top of Wrekin Hill, Shropshire

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…

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