Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Leeds
Established in 2002, CLD Recruitment has built a reputation as a trusted independent recruitment agency specialising in professional office services. Our team of experienced consultants delivers tailored solutions to clients ranging from SMEs to blue-chip corporations, combining sector-specific expertise with a deep understanding of organisational culture. We maintain long-standing relationships with clients through our commitment to matching high-calibre candidates with precise role requirements across legal, business support, financial services, and executive search sectors.Our personalised approach ensures candidates receive career opportunities aligned with their aspirations while providing clients with strategic recruitment solutions. With a proven track record in permanent, contract, and executive placements, we combine industry knowledge with proactive candidate engagement to maintain our position as a preferred recruitment partner in Yorkshire and beyond.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Staffing
Executive Search
Legal Sector Recruitment
Business Support Roles
Financial Services Hiring
Property Recruitment
Manufacturing Recruitment
HR & Talent Acquisition
Customer Service Placements
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 22 years of specialist recruitment expertise in professional office services
- Our team maintains preferred supplier agreements with leading legal and corporate brands
- We provide sector-specific insights across legal, financial services, and executive search
- Our consultants deliver personalised service to businesses of all sizes
- We guarantee pre-vetted candidates matched to organisational culture and requirements
What people say
Perfectly matched roles
Professional and reliable
High calibre candidates
Personalised service
Preferred supplier status
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service connects businesses with long-term talent solutions. Through comprehensive candidate assessments and industry-specific knowledge, we identify professionals whose skills and career aspirations align with organisational goals. This service provides employers with workforce stability while offering candidates career progression opportunities across legal, financial services, and corporate sectors.
Executive Search
Our executive search division specialises in identifying senior-level talent for strategic roles. Using proactive market research and discreet networking, we approach qualified professionals for leadership positions in law firms, corporate entities, and financial institutions. This tailored service ensures organisations gain visionary leaders who align with their corporate culture and growth objectives.
Contract Staffing
We provide flexible contract staffing solutions for project-based needs and interim coverage. Our service matches experienced professionals with short-term opportunities in business support, customer service, and administrative functions. This approach offers organisations workforce flexibility while allowing candidates to gain diverse industry experience across Yorkshire's professional services sector.
Legal Sector Recruitment
Specialising in legal recruitment, we place qualified professionals in law firms and corporate legal departments. Our expertise covers secretaries, conveyancers, compliance officers, and senior legal executives. Through deep sector knowledge and established industry relationships, we match candidates with roles requiring specific legal qualifications and practice area expertise.
Business Support Recruitment
We supply skilled business support professionals for administrative, reception, and executive assistant roles. Our candidates undergo rigorous screening to ensure proficiency in corporate environments. This service supports organisations seeking reliable personnel for front-of-house operations, executive support, and administrative functions across Yorkshire's commercial sector.
People
Clare Miles
Director
With recruitment industry experience since 1998, Clare established CLD Recruitment in 2002 after working in HR at a leading Leeds law firm. She leads the agency's strategic direction and maintains key client relationships.
Nicola Yule
Associate Director
Nicola joined CLD Recruitment in 2014 and was promoted to Associate Director in 2024. She specialises in candidate placement and client relationship management, with particular expertise in legal and business support sectors.
Bethany Appleby
Recruitment Consultant
Bethany focuses on legal sector recruitment, bringing conveyancing expertise to her role. She develops client relationships and manages candidate placements within CLD's specialist legal division.
Kim England
Recruitment Consultant
With nearly five years at CLD Recruitment, Kim serves as a dedicated consultant providing tailored recruitment solutions. She maintains strong candidate networks and client relationships across multiple industry sectors.
Shelley Rezaei
Recruitment Consultant
Shelley transitioned from recruitment resourcer to consultant in 2021, specialising in logistics, transport, and manufacturing sectors. She manages candidate pipelines and client requirements for supply chain roles.
Questions
What industries does CLD Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in legal services, business support, financial services, property, manufacturing, and executive search. Our consultants have deep sector knowledge across these professional office services areas.
How does CLD Recruitment match candidates to roles?
We conduct comprehensive assessments of candidates' skills, experience, and career aspirations while thoroughly understanding client requirements to ensure precise role alignment.
What types of job opportunities are available?
We offer permanent, contract, and temporary positions across administrative, legal, financial, executive, and business support functions in Yorkshire and surrounding regions.
How does the executive search process work?
Our executive search team proactively identifies senior-level talent through market research and discreet networking to fill strategic leadership positions in professional services organisations.
How can I register as a candidate?
Visit our website to submit your CV or contact our Leeds office directly. Our consultants will guide you through the registration process and career opportunities.
What makes CLD Recruitment different from other agencies?
We combine 22 years' experience with sector-specific expertise, maintaining preferred supplier agreements with major professional services firms while delivering personalised service to SMEs.
