Jonathan Lee Recruitment Receives Silver Award from Defence ERS

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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…

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Pete’s Wrekin 100 challenge – 40 down… 60 to go!

Jonathan Lee team at the top of the Wrekin Hill

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…

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10 Facts About Aerospace and Defence Sectors in 2025

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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…

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Pete’s Wrekin 100 challenge – Quarter milestone ticked off

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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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Adapting aerospace recruitment strategies to skill evolution

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In this blog post, we will delve into the dynamic landscape of aerospace engineering, examining the evolving skill sets required in this rapidly changing industry. Furthermore, we will discuss how engineering managers and aerospace recruitment agencies can adapt their recruitment strategies to stay ahead of these transformations. As technology advances and the aerospace sector undergoes…

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Pete’s Wrekin 100 challenge

Peter Heap of Jonathan Lee Recruitment taking part in the Wrekin 100 Challenge for Telford Mind

You may have heard the phrase ‘all round the Wrekin’. Well, Peter Heap, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, is taking things further and going up and down the Wrekin instead! During 2024, Pete will go up (and down!) the 1334 ft Wrekin Hill in Shropshire, raising money for the Veterans’ Cafe – Telford…

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Showcasing aerospace and defence companies as employers of choice

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In the competitive landscape of the aerospace and defence industries, attracting top talent is not just a necessity; it’s a strategic imperative. As companies vie for the brightest minds and skilled professionals on a global basis, the need for innovative recruitment campaigns becomes paramount. In this blog post, we will explore the realm of creative…

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