Multi-sector recruiter iD Staffing has appointed Helen Porter to lead its new retail sales division. 

The division will specialise in supplying temporary sales staff to retail stores in beauty, fashion and cosmetics.

Porter has worked with firms including The Arcadia Group, Aurora Fashions, House of Fraser, Tommy Hilfiger, Mulberry, Hackett, Nicole Farhi and Issey Miyake.

Paul Ephremsen, chief executive of iD, says: “Helen will be a big asset to us.  It was essential to bring in someone with the right level of industry experience and client contacts to make this new division a success.’’