About us
The workforce behind great businesses.
Northwind Staffing connects skilled people with employers across the South Coast. From single placements to full-shift cover, we pair local expertise with smart technology to staff your business reliably and compliantly — permanent and temporary.
The team
Meet the people
Karen Whitfield
Managing Director
Founded Northwind Staffing after fifteen years running temp desks across Dorset and Hampshire. Karen still knows most of the region's site managers by first name.
Darren Hollis
Operations Director
Oversees the permanent and temporary desks and keeps fill rates honest. A driving and logistics specialist who came up through the haulage side of the business.
Sophie Bennett
Senior Recruitment Consultant — Care
Looks after the agency's care and healthcare clients, from domiciliary rounds to residential homes. Known for matching candidates who actually stay in post.
Mark Trevethan
Temp Desk Manager
Runs the out-of-hours temp desk and the early-shift cover line, placing drivers, warehouse and industrial staff at short notice across the South Coast.
Priya Raman
Compliance Officer
Keeps right-to-work, DBS and ticket checks watertight so clients never sweat an audit. Handles onboarding and the agency's worker compliance packs.
Liam Foster
Business Development Manager
Brings new construction and industrial clients onto the books and keeps existing accounts well served. Covers the Poole, Bournemouth and Salisbury patch.