Our Team

With over 12 years of experience in both international and UK recruitment, and more than 7 years in leadership roles, Emma has built a strong reputation for excellence in talent acquisition and team development. She has successfully placed over 1,650 teachers within the Further Education and Secondary sectors, demonstrating her deep understanding of education recruitment and her ability to match the right people to the right opportunities.

Beyond work, Emma enjoys an active lifestyle, from sea swimming and hiking to netball and snowboarding, and treasures quality time with family and friends.

Specialist areas:
FE - STEM - Temporary and Permanent

Emma Whale
Managing Director

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Kostas Poulopoulos
Senior Recruitment Consultant

With over 11 years of recruitment experience, Kostas is a seasoned consultant. His career spans both hands-on recruitment and senior leadership roles, including department management and team development.

Outside of work, Kostas is a proud dad to three boys. He enjoys reading, playing basketball or tennis, and indulging his passion for cooking and great food.

Specialist areas:
FE - Construction - Temporary and Permanent

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Testimonials

  • "Always effective and efficient, quick to respond. Supportive on all fronts and knows the culture of staff we are looking for".

    Stewart – Head of Construction – FE College

  • "I have worked with Emma over the past 8 years when sourcing temp and perm staff. She has supported me in finding high-quality staff at a number of different colleges. She always lets me know about potential candidates that are looking for work. Emma is great person to have in your contact list."

    Simon - Director of Construction Industries - FE College

  • "Emma is the ultimate professional in her field. Honest and genuine with a slick accommodating attitude makes working with Emma so easy. I have known her for over a decade and is always somebody who I can depend on."

    Cameron - Curriculum Manager. Building Services

  • "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Emma for the last 9 years and cannot recommend her highly enough. She will go the extra mile in relation to the customer service and passion for the industry. Her professionalism and acumen ensure that prospective applicants are thoroughly reviewed to ensure they fit the bill. A number one recruiter, and a pleasure to work with."

    Brian - Head of Construction – FE College

  • "Emma is trustworthy, honest, everything is always confidential. I would not give Emma a second thought for highly recommending her. She will always try her best to find me something that is suitable."

    Tony - Painting & Decorating Lecturer

  • Throughout the last six years, I have had the privilege of working closely with Emma Whale, my exceptional recruitment consultant. Her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in securing a remarkable array of lecturing positions for me within the education industry. Emma's keen understanding of my career goals and her ability to identify opportunities that perfectly align with my skills and aspirations have been truly remarkable. With her guidance, I have consistently found positions that not only suit my expertise but also fostered personal and professional growth.

    Mike - Construction Assessor