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UK Defence Investment to 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
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 MoreManaging Workload Peaks: A flexible workforce may be the smartest move
In today’s fast-paced business environment, fluctuations in workload volumes are inevitable. Grant Nisbet explains that while a rise in demand is a positive sign of business growth, meeting these demands while maintaining operational efficiency and business continuity presents a significant challenge. Engaging with long-term, loyal employees to share strategies and secure their buy-in has never…
Read MoreHow to Hire the Best Purchasing and Supply Chain Professionals in 2025
Hiring top-tier purchasing and supply chain professionals is more critical than ever – with global supply chains facing unprecedented challenges and rapid technological advancements reshaping the industry, businesses need agile, strategic talent to stay competitive. As we move into 2025, securing the right professionals requires a refined approach that goes beyond traditional recruitment methods. Why…
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 MoreCV Workshops at Harper Adams University
Jonathan Lee Recruitment recently had the pleasure of supporting Harper Adams University‘s second-year engineering students as they prepared for their third-year work placements. It was a day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and valuable learning experiences, and we’re thrilled to have been part of it. The event began with a warm welcome from James Croxford, (Senior…
Read MoreJonathan Lee Recruitment Embraces Wear It Pink 2024
On Friday, 18th October 2024, the Jonathan Lee Recruitment team once again joined forces for Wear It Pink day, showing their support for Breast Cancer Now by dressing up, baking, and raising vital funds for breast cancer research. The event, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saw our office come alive with a splash of…
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 MoreCelebrating Simon Roberts’ 30 years at Jonathan Lee Recruitment
A huge congratulations to Simon Roberts, Associate Director of Jonathan Lee Recruitment Search & Selection, on reaching an incredible milestone—30 years with Jonathan Lee Recruitment! Simon started his journey with the company in 1994, the same year Nelson Mandela became President of South Africa and the Channel Tunnel first opened. (Sorry for the nostalgia, Simon!)…
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