KNIGHTWOOD - Key Persons


Alex Asprey

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
Alex has specialised in architectural and design recruitment for the last 16 years and has worked with practices ranging from 2 staff up to 600 both in the UK and internationally. He is also a qualified architectural technician with 9 years industry experience and therefore has a very good first-hand understanding of architecture and his clients' needs.

Amy Courtney

Job Titles:
  • Director of Temporary Recruitment

Amy Rawlings

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Amy Rawlings comes from a strong background in sales and customer service and joined Knightwood Associates in Sept 2015. Throughout that time Amy has worked extremely closely with Katrina Hiles to source high calibre production staff for the housing industry.

Georgina Dunn

Job Titles:
  • Consultant

Hugh Gaffney

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Hugh Innes joined the freelance team at Knightwood in May 2023, specialising in the recruitment of Trades and Labour. With over 2 years' in recruitment, Hugh has a wealth of knowledge and experience within a fast-paced contract environment.

John Vercarre-Shaw - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
John joined Knightwood in 2013 to support the companies growth on the operations side. With a background in IT and Finance and a degree in Electronics, Computing and Business he plays an invaluable role in the leadership team. Previously he was Head of IT for a number of pan-European businesses such as USA Today International and CPLG (one of the larger global players in the brand licencing business).

Katrina Hiles

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director
A founding Director of Knightwood Associates with experience recruiting within the house building market since 2002, specialising in production roles from Trainee to Director. Katrina worked for two of the largest construction recruitment agencies at a management level before establishing Knightwood Associates in 2009. Katrina has extensive knowledge of the market and is known for her high levels of integrity. She prides herself on providing a professional, honest service.

Victoria Bistolfi

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director

Will Hiles - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
Will Hiles has experience of recruiting within both the construction and industrial markets since 1999, working for one of the largest driving agencies as a Regional Operations Director for over 10 years. Will joined Knightwood Associates in February 2014 as an integral part of the company's growth.