Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Solutions 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 both blue-chip corporations and SMEs, combining industry expertise with a personalised approach. We maintain long-standing relationships with clients through our commitment to understanding business cultures and candidate aspirations. Our services span permanent, contract, and executive search placements across sectors including legal, finance, property, and manufacturing.With a focus on quality and integrity, we ensure every candidate and client receives a premium service, regardless of contract size. Our consultants actively engage with top talent, leveraging extensive networks to match exceptional candidates with evolving organisational needs. This dedication to excellence has solidified our position as a preferred supplier for numerous leading professional services brands.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Roles
Executive Search
Legal Sector Placements
Financial Services Recruitment
Property Recruitment
Manufacturing Recruitment
HR & Talent Acquisition
Customer Service Roles
Debt Recovery Specialists
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 22 years of experience in professional office services recruitment
- Our consultants maintain preferred supplier agreements with major legal firms
- We offer sector-specific expertise across 8 professional disciplines
- Our candidates undergo rigorous suitability assessments beyond CV matching
- We provide tailored executive search services for senior appointments
What people say
High calibre candidates
Professional and reliable
Understand business culture
Excellent members of staff
People-centric approach
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service provides long-term staffing solutions with rigorous candidate assessment. We match professionals' skills and career aspirations with organisational needs across legal, finance, and property sectors. The comprehensive registration process ensures candidates align with company culture and role requirements, offering clients stability and future planning capabilities.
Executive Search
Our executive search division identifies senior appointments through proactive candidate engagement. Consultants utilise extensive networks and discreet communication to attract commercial leaders. This targeted approach ensures organisations gain strategic decision-makers who align with their growth objectives and corporate values across multiple professional sectors.
Contract Recruitment
Flexible contract recruitment solutions address short-term staffing needs without long-term commitment. We provide experienced professionals for project work, maternity cover, and seasonal demands. Our candidates offer immediate value through proven expertise in business support, customer service, and administrative functions across Yorkshire-based organisations.
Legal Sector Recruitment
Specialist legal recruitment covers secretarial, conveyancing, and compliance positions. We supply qualified professionals to law firms and in-house legal departments. Our consultants understand specific practice area requirements, ensuring candidates meet the technical and cultural demands of legal environments.
Financial Services Recruitment
Targeted financial services recruitment spans accountancy, investment, and insurance sectors. We place qualified professionals in roles requiring regulatory compliance and technical expertise. Our candidates demonstrate proven track records in payroll management, credit control, and financial advisory functions.
People
Clare Miles
Director
With recruitment industry experience since 1998, Clare established CLD Recruitment in 2002 after working in HR at a leading law firm. She leads the executive search division and maintains key client relationships.
Nicola Yule
Associate Director
Nicola has led candidate placements since joining CLD in 2014. Promoted to Associate Director in 2024, she manages client accounts and candidate development with a focus on legal and financial sectors.
Bethany Appleby
Recruitment Consultant
Specialising in legal recruitment, Bethany develops the conveyancing division with sector-specific expertise. She joined CLD in 2021 and quickly progressed to her current role managing legal candidate placements.
Kim England
Recruitment Consultant
With five years' experience at CLD, Kim specialises in property and construction recruitment. She manages candidate pipelines for lettings, sales, and management roles across Yorkshire-based clients.
Shelley Rezaei
Recruitment Consultant
Shelley transitioned from recruitment resourcer to consultant in 2021. She leads the logistics and manufacturing division, placing candidates in supply chain and procurement roles with national clients.
Questions
What industries does CLD Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in legal, financial services, property, manufacturing, HR, customer service, debt recovery, and insurance sectors across Yorkshire and nationally.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our consultants conduct thorough suitability assessments beyond CV matching, evaluating cultural fit and technical capabilities through structured interviews.
Do you work with SMEs or just large corporations?
We work with both SMEs and blue-chip companies, providing tailored recruitment solutions that match each organisation's specific requirements.
What's the difference between your recruitment services?
Permanent roles offer long-term stability, contract positions provide flexible coverage, and executive search targets senior leadership appointments through proactive candidate engagement.
How quickly can you fill a vacancy?
Response times vary by role complexity, but our established candidate networks typically enable swift placements within 2-4 weeks for standard positions.
Can I register as a candidate without current vacancies?
Yes, we welcome speculative registrations. Our consultants will keep your profile on file and contact you about suitable opportunities as they arise.
Reviews (5)
Amir Khan
Jan 14, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
After passing through the interview stage, many thanks to Philippa Priestley who fantastically dealt with my recruitment. She had gone out of her own way to help me prepare for my interview and provided me with as much support needed. Bless her :)
After passing through the interview stage, many thanks to Philippa Priestley who fantastically dealt with my recruitment. She had gone out of her own way to help me prepare for my interview and provided me with as much support needed. Bless her :)
Ross Carden
Jan 11, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Just want to thank Beth Appleby for all the help she provided for me with the job application that I went for. Helped me through ever stage of the process and provided me with all the information I need and more which helped me secure the job.
Just want to thank Beth Appleby for all the help she provided for me with the job application that I went for. Helped me through ever stage of the process and provided me with all the information I need and more which helped me secure the job.
Anna Z.
Dec 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Nicola Yule is a great recruiter! Was really professional listened to me and offered me roles that matched all my current skills and career desires. CLD helped me to find the best job in my career to date. I would highly recommend CLD and Nicola's services.
Nicola Yule is a great recruiter! Was really professional listened to me and offered me roles that matched all my current skills and career desires. CLD helped me to find the best job in my career to date. I would highly recommend CLD and Nicola's services.
Kim Mcgougan
Dec 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Could not recommend CLD enough! So professional ,friendly and approachable. Philippa was fantastic throughout and couldnt do enough, Nicola also did a great job! Thanks to both these ladies for helping me take that plunge to move onto something new after so long at my last workplace.
Could not recommend CLD enough! So professional ,friendly and approachable. Philippa was fantastic throughout and couldnt do enough, Nicola also did a great job! Thanks to both these ladies for helping me take that plunge to move onto something new after so long at my last workplace.
Faisal Hussain
Dec 05, 2021
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Excellent service provided by Philippa Priestley from CLD Recruirment (Leeds). I first spoke to Philippa less than a week ago and today I have been offered a job. Philippa helped to make the whole process effortless, by guiding me at each stage. She took her time to keep me informed and updated. I would recommend anyone looking for a new job to contact CLD Recruitment who hopefully like myself will make your journey one of good experience. Thank you CLD Recruitment especially Philippa for helping me find the job I wanted so quickly and smoothly. All the best.
