Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Carlisle
Founded in 2014 by Jason Hodgson and Simon Glencross, we established NXT Recruitment with a clear mission: to provide Carlisle and Cumbria with a recruitment agency that deeply understands local businesses and talent. Our proactive, people-first approach prioritises face-to-face meetings to ensure cultural and professional alignment between clients and candidates. With over a decade of experience, we have built a trusted track record of delivering skilled professionals across sectors including C-Suite leadership, engineering, manufacturing, and administration.Our commitment to local communities drives us to support both businesses seeking growth and individuals pursuing meaningful careers. By combining industry expertise with a transparent, client-centric process, we ensure seamless placements that foster long-term success for all parties involved. Our team's dedication to understanding client needs and candidate aspirations has earned us a reputation as a reliable, community-focused recruitment partner.
Services
C-Suite Recruitment
Senior Management Placement
Engineering Recruitment
Manufacturing Staffing
Administrative Support
Marketing Roles
Warehousing Solutions
Leadership Consulting
Career Transition Support
Temporary Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We prioritise face-to-face meetings to understand client and candidate needs
- Our team has over a decade of local market expertise in Cumbria
- Proactive talent sourcing rather than passive application processing
- Specialised sector knowledge across engineering, leadership, and administration
- Community-focused approach with long-term client partnerships
What people say
Highly recommend
Friendly and professional
Proactive support
Perfect role match
Smooth transition
Services
C-Suite Recruitment
We identify senior leaders who align with organisational values and strategic goals. Our process combines industry knowledge with cultural assessment to ensure leadership continuity. Clients benefit from our deep local networks and understanding of executive expectations.
Engineering Recruitment
Specialised placement of engineering professionals across mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines. We verify technical competencies while assessing workplace compatibility. Employers gain access to pre-vetted candidates with relevant sector experience.
Career Transition Support
Personalised guidance for professionals changing careers or re-entering the workforce. Our consultants provide interview preparation and market insights. Candidates receive tailored advice to enhance employability while maintaining realistic expectations.
Temporary Staffing
Flexible workforce solutions for short-term projects or seasonal demands. We match skilled temporary workers with immediate business needs. Employers benefit from reduced administrative burden and rapid deployment of qualified personnel.
Leadership Consulting
Strategic guidance on leadership development and succession planning. We help organisations identify capability gaps and implement talent management frameworks. Clients receive actionable insights to strengthen their leadership pipelines.
People
Jason Hodgson
Co-Founder
Co-founded NXT Recruitment in 2014 with a vision to transform local recruitment practices. Brings extensive industry experience and a commitment to ethical hiring standards that prioritise long-term success for both businesses and candidates.
Simon Glencross
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over a decade of recruitment expertise. Focuses on building lasting client relationships while maintaining rigorous candidate assessment standards. Recognised for exceptional service delivery across multiple sectors.
Racula
Recruitment Consultant
Specialises in matching candidates with roles that align with their career goals. Praised for approachable manner and dedication to understanding individual strengths. Provides ongoing support throughout the employment transition process.
Simon White
Senior Consultant
Experienced in placing professionals across leadership and technical roles. Known for efficient communication and ability to identify candidates who exceed employer expectations. Maintains strong relationships with both clients and job seekers.
Pippa
Operations Manager
Manages client relationships and ensures service excellence. Recognised for strategic thinking and ability to scale recruitment solutions. Plays key role in maintaining the agency's high Google review score through consistent delivery.
Questions
What sectors does NXT Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in C-Suite leadership, senior management, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, administration, and warehousing roles across Cumbria.
How do you ensure candidates match company culture?
Our process includes face-to-face meetings to assess both professional skills and cultural alignment for every placement.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions?
Yes, we provide both permanent and temporary staffing solutions tailored to business needs.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our proactive approach enables us to often identify suitable candidates within a week of receiving briefs.
What makes NXT different from other agencies?
We combine local market expertise with a commitment to understanding both business culture and candidate aspirations.
Do you support career changers?
Yes, our team specialises in helping professionals transition careers while ensuring role suitability.
Reviews (5)
Luke English
Dec 14, 2021
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Arrived a little earlier, and was seen to stright away... The recruiter was spot on, explained everything and within the day got the interview for the job.
Tony Peacock
Dec 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very happy with Emma from next Recruitment very professional and very quick responses very easy to talk to and may I just add Emma has just made my Christmas , all round very happy .
Very happy with Emma from next Recruitment very professional and very quick responses very easy to talk to and may I just add Emma has just made my Christmas , all round very happy .
Lucy Riding
Dec 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
NXT are a team of very friendly people. My agency worker Amy was fantastic, easy to contact and helped with any questions I had. I am very thankful to NXT for all their support in finding me a role!
NXT are a team of very friendly people. My agency worker Amy was fantastic, easy to contact and helped with any questions I had. I am very thankful to NXT for all their support in finding me a role!
Marta Aurora
Sep 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Harry was very professional and very easy to talk to him about everything regarding the job. I highly recommend this agency. Thank you Harry, thank you NXT Recruiment.
Harry was very professional and very easy to talk to him about everything regarding the job. I highly recommend this agency. Thank you Harry, thank you NXT Recruiment.
Betty Fernandes Sequeira
Jul 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I had a great experience with NXT. Thomas was really helpful. With his help, I was able to get a job within a week. Keep up the good work. A very big thank you to THOMAS.
I had a great experience with NXT. Thomas was really helpful. With his help, I was able to get a job within a week. Keep up the good work. A very big thank you to THOMAS.
