Rise to the next level

Claire Summerfield

I'm Claire, Co-Founder of Next Level Recruitment, specialising in marketing and creative recruitment.

With more than 20 years in recruitment, I've spent my career connecting talented people with the businesses and agencies where they can make a real difference.

I work across marketing, digital, creative, and client services, partnering with ambitious agencies and brands to find the people who will move their businesses forward.

But for me, good recruitment has never just been about filling vacancies.

It's about understanding the business behind the brief, knowing what the market looks like, asking the right questions and being honest about what will (or wont) work.

Sometimes that means finding an exceptional candidate. Sometimes it means challenging a job description, rethinking a role or helping a business understand what it really needs before it starts recruiting.

Alongside my co-founder Laura, I'm building Next Level around that approach: specialist expertise, strong relationships, honest advice and a genuine understanding of the marketing and creative landscape.

I'm also passionate about the people behind the industry...their careers, ambitions and the changing skills businesses need to succeed.

Outside recruitment, I'm a mum of two teens, and someone who believes in building good relationships, staying curious and always wanting to learn.

If you're building a team, thinking about your next career move or simply interested in what's happening across the marketing and creative industry, let's connect.