MEET THE TEAM

After working for a leading law firm in Leeds within HR, Clare joined the Recruitment Agency industry in 1998 and in 2002 established CLD Recruitment. As well as running the business Clare also has a hands on approach and still runs a desk. She mainly focuses on recruiting for a wide range of roles within the legal industry, dealing with the same clients and candidates for over 20 years! Clare’s passion and drive, along with the help of her brilliant team, have enabled CLD Recruitment to go from strength to strength. Did you know? Clare turned down several interview requests from the BBC 1 programme, The Apprentice!

Nicola has been with CLD Recruitment since April 2014, when she relocated from Scarborough to Leeds. In 2024 Nicola was promoted to Associate Director where she plays a pivotal role in the business, working closely with our Director to grow the CLD brand and leading our experienced team of consultants. Alongside the day to day running of the branch Nicola partners with key clients providing comprehensive recruitment solutions for all senior level appointments. Did you know? Nicola was born on Christmas Eve and her full name is Nicola Carol Yule.

Having gained excellent experience working within the legal sector, Beth took the decision to change her career path and join CLD, an independent professional services recruitment agency. Beth will be developing the legal division alongside Clare and excitingly bringing her specific conveyancing knowledge to the branch. As well as her professional skill set Beth has discovered that she can catch objects falling from a great height, especially pizza!

Meet our dedicated team member, Kim England, who has been an integral part of CLD Recruitment for nearly 5 years. Kim oversees the property division in its entirety. Known for an exceptional ability to grasp clients' needs, she excels in fostering strong relationships. Whether it's managing temporary positions or facilitating permanent placements, Kim is committed to delivering top-notch recruitment solutions with a focus on client & candidate satisfaction and long-term success. Did you know? Following an audition Kim was offered to be a Disney Princess in Disney Land Paris but had to decline due to university.

Shelley originally joined the CLD team in 2021 as our Recruitment Resourcer and quickly progressed into a Recruitment Consultant role heading up our Logistics, Transport, Manufacturing & Supply Chain department. Having gained over 20 years’ experience working within the legal & insurance industry, Shelley took a career change into the amazing world of recruitment and aims to find great people great careers! As well as her passion for people, Shelley has a husband & 2 children who are her whole world along with her pooch – Disney. To relax and unwind outside of work Shelley loves spending quality family time, going for long walks and sunny holidays.