Archives: Members

Name: Claire Wolstenholme Title: Managing Director and hands-on Recruiter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsbcw/ Summary of experience: Originally started in 1990 as an Office Junior then progressed up the ladder covering many desks and learning all aspects of recruitment from secretarial, catering, and industrial. During this time I also attended private shorthand and several other courses…. Read more »

Name: Robbie Harrison Title: Operations Director Summary of experience: I started with Bennett’s in 1999 as Branch Reception/Administrator, I worked my way up to support the sales team and became a Commercial Recruitment Consultant. An opportunity arose in 2002 in our Oldham branch, within 2 years after I became Recruitment Manager, managing a team of staff…. Read more »

Name: Joanne Needham Title: Account Manager – Permanent Division Summary of experience: I’ve been at Bennett Staff for over 27 years.  During this time, I have covered all aspects of recruiting including Office, Industrial and Hospitality. My role as a 360 consultant covering both temporary and permanent roles in all sectors. Why I love my job: It’s… Read more »

Name: Julie Maher Title: Accounts Executive Summary of experience:  I joined Bennett Staff Bureau team in August 1999 solely as a Credit Controller. Bennett’s, as a company, has grown over the years so my position now as Accounts Executive has developed to accommodate the current employment legislation changes and the increasing turnover of Bennett’s as a… Read more »

Name: Chris Maher Title: Account Manager – Temporary Division Summary of experience: I started working for Bennett Staff in March 2007 as a Branch Administrator, originally, I was unsure what work I was looking for, as time progressed I enjoyed my role more and more eventually dealing with permanent recruitment then moving on to manage… Read more »

Name: Kirsty Ellor Title: Account Manager – Hospitality Division Summary of Experience: I joined Bennett’s in March 2022, having worked in all areas of the accounts department over the last 14 years I have built up an extensive amount of experience using all different accounts packages. I have great communication skills and enthusiasm which is… Read more »

Name: Kelsie Morton Title: Account Manager – Temporary Division Summary – I joined the team on the 23rd January 2023. Having over 8 years sales and customer service background and some knowledge of recruitment i thought this was the new challenge I needed. During my time so far i have successfully completed a GDPR online compliance… Read more »

Name: Shane Wolstenholme Title:  Maintenance I originally started with Bennett Staff in 2006 as a temporary cleaner, helping out when the permanent cleaners were off sick or on holiday. I helped over the years with the maintenance and closure of the branches, repainting, putting shelves up, stock levels, and putting furniture together. Key holder responsibilities… Read more »