ONE of the region's longestestablished recruitment companies has launched a specialist arm in response to the flourishing North-East creative sector.

Newcastle-based Solutions Recruitment has appointed Sarah Deane to head its new creative division, which covers in-house and agency advertising, marketing, PR and digital media roles across the region.

Her career spans industry roles ranging from office manager and photographer to digital artworker, and most recently a spell as studio sales manager at photography specialist Venture.

Lee Andrews, sales director at Solutions, said: "Our 23 years of recruitment experience combined with Sarah's extensive network of contacts and unique understanding of the creative world give her a head start when it comes to seeking out the right person for the right role."