Defence Talent. Delivered with Precision by Morson

HR, Finance, Procurement, and Admin

From 40 Suppliers to One Strategic Partner

As TKMS Atlas UK accelerated its growth strategy, the challenge became clear. They needed a partner who could scale recruitment efficiently while protecting quality and cultural fit.

Previously juggling more than 40 different recruitment suppliers, TKMS Atlas UK’s system was complex, costly and inconsistent. It was time for a smarter, single-supplier approach – one built on precision, partnership and performance.

Through a competitive tender, TKMS Atlas UK appointed Morson as its sole recruitment partner.

Our brief:

• Cut recruitment costs and administrative burden.
• Improve candidate quality and time-to-hire.
• Build a recruitment model that could flex with AEUK’s long-term ambitions.

With decades of experience delivering for the defence and maritime sectors, Morson brought the specialist market insight and talent networks to make it happen.

Precision, Partnership, Performance.

How Morson delivered

1. An embedded, on-site Account Manager.
   From day one, we placed a dedicated Account Manager inside TKMS’s Dorset headquarters – fully integrated with HR, hiring managers and the executive team. Acting as both internal partner and external expert, they became the bridge between TKMS’s operational needs and Morson Edge’s delivery network.
2. Streamlined systems and automation.
   We implemented a bespoke Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that manages the full recruitment journey – from approval to interview, offer and onboarding. TKMS simply approves a new role, and Morson Edge manages the rest.
3. Technology-enabled attraction.
   Using the Morson Digital Studio, we built TKMS’s talent brand from the ground up. Through bespoke microsites, targeted campaigns and an enhanced employer value proposition, TKMS was repositioned as an employer of choice in UK defence.
4. Strategic supply-chain management.
   Morson Edge now acts as TKMS’s single point of contact for second-tier suppliers. We issue briefs, consolidate shortlists and ensure compliance across the supply chain – maintaining control without limiting flexibility.
5. Adaptability through disruption.
   During the pandemic, our systems and digital processes kept recruitment moving. Remote interviews, virtual onboarding and secure digital documentation ensured continuity when TKMS’s operations couldn’t pause.

The Results.

When every role counts, so does the partner.

Cost efficiency: A single-supplier model reduced recruitment overheads and administrative complexity.

Speed: Significantly reduced time-to-hire across specialist engineering and technical roles.

Candidate experience: Streamlined processes and clear communication strengthened TKMS’s reputation as an employer of choice.

Strategic value: Morson Edge became a trusted partner influencing TKMS’s long-term workforce strategy.

“From the moment Morson won the tender, you could tell their implementation plan was unlike anything else. The team was brilliant at engaging our business with its strategy – slick, agile and professional. Within weeks, they knew how we worked and exactly what we needed. Moving forward, they’ll be a key strategic partner in shaping our future.” – Lisa Bowyer, Head of HR, TKMS

Morson & TKMS.

Sharper Recruitment for Smarter Defence

This partnership proved that when recruitment aligns with business strategy, the impact goes far beyond filling roles:

• Integration drives insight – being embedded on-site delivers results that agencies can’t.
• Technology and human expertise combined create speed without compromise.
• Employer branding isn’t cosmetic; it’s central to attracting and retaining niche defence talent.
• When a partner truly understands your world, recruitment becomes a competitive advantage.

Because in defence and maritime engineering, where precision and trust are everything, Morson Edge delivers both.