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Emma Smith

Principal Consultant

Finance, Qualified & Management Recruitment

Newcastle Office
E: emma.smith@nigelwright.com
Tel: +44 191 269 0681
Mob: +44 784 332 9489

Emma joined the Nigel Wright Newcastle office in 2019. Emma has over 16 years of recruitment experience covering a variety of disciplines from HR to Senior Finance. Within her role, Emma specialises in mid-level qualified finance roles throughout the North East of England. Her expertise lies within search and selection, providing support to clients and candidates alike. She adopts a consultative and friendly approach which has allowed Emma to build a strong reputation in the market.

Very informative and friendly; there was never any pressure applied, which other recruiters can sometimes force on individuals. Also, great communication and detail behind the roles.

Great service. Responsive feedback and kept in touch throughout the entire process.

The service I've received was of the highest quality! Emma Smith is an amazing person who truly cares about people's careers and always listens. Working with her was the best experience I've ever had! I've already recommended Nigel Wright to all my friends, some of them already got the dream job through Emma! Thank you!

Great service, Emma held my hand throughout the whole process of changing jobs.

Throughout the process, you've given me lots of background information on the company, the role itself and some very useful information on the people interviewing me in terms of their personality etc. You've always kept me updated on the process and communicated clearly in a professional and friendly manner which has been a huge help I know a few people that I work with from the North East are also looking for roles elsewhere so have given your details and Nigel Wright to them as they look for exciting new roles and I can't recommend your help enough to them. I'm hoping to not have to look for a new role for a good while, but if for any reason I start looking into the job market again you'd be the first person I'd contact!

I definitely was not the easiest candidate to work with - I changed my mind several times on what would be the right move for me and was setting myself quite a high bar on salary/position which other recruiters seemed to think was not possible for me to achieve. Emma was brilliant in working with me to find an opportunity which ticked all the boxes, and really went the extra mile to do so, which I am really grateful for.

Emma has been so lovely, very approachable and helpful.

Very informed and friendly approach, and great service throughout the recruitment process.

Emma Smith helped me find my perfect new role. Having qualified as a chartered accountant in the last year, I was bombarded with recruiter messages, but Emma stood out from the rest. She took the time to understand my needs and my personality, and using her experience, place me with an organisation that aligned with everything I believe and stand for- she understands the importance of the "right fit" in an organisation. She has a strong client base which is a testament to her ability to place individuals in the right places, which is also attractive for individuals looking for new roles. I was impressed by the number of interviews she was able to organise for me with high profile clients, before finding the right organisation I was willing to leave industry for. I appreciate I was not an easy candidate to recruit, given my visa needs etc, but Emma took that challenge in her stride and got me exactly what I wanted. Emma is friendly, approachable and straight-to-the-point when it comes to new roles and interviews, and I felt like I could have constructive conversations with her to find the best organisation for me. She doesn't try and sell you things that aren't right for you or that you have no interest in as she truly reads your CV and understands what you want, based on your past experience and strengths. I would recommend her to any future candidates and organisations. Thanks so much for your help, Emma, you have been brilliant!

I would just like to say a big thank you for your support and advice to help me find my next job. After many years of not having interviews I was extremely nervous but you helped to put me at ease and gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. I hope I won't be needing your services again but if I do I will definitely know where to come.

Working on a Finance Business Partner opportunity was made easier with the support of Emma Smith. We worked to timelines, she has market knowledge to keep us on track and nothing was a problem. The calibre of candidates and the mix of what she showed us was welcomed. Emma carried out a vast search for us to reach her shortlist. She has clear communication and is not shy when it comes to chasing us up for info or updates which is not a bad thing as she is managing the candidate experience. Thank you Emma.

Excellent service, dealt mainly with Emma Smith and she was very professional and on the ball throughout the process.

Very professional and caring. Also very knowledgeable of the company and gave great advice for the interviews and oversight of the company and the role.

Exceptional service from Emma Smith, would recommend her to candidates and companies.

Great service from Emma; she understood what I was looking for perfectly and recognised the kind of working environment I wanted. I can't wait to start my new role.

They found me a permanent job, on a good salary, at a difficult time.

Really good so far, Emma has my best interests at heart and has discussed a range of potential opportunities with me

First class service during a difficult period of redundancy which helped my mental state a great deal knowing the consultant was working as actively as they were and keeping in regular contact.

Emma invested the time at the start to understand my skillset, circumstances and career aspirations. She then matched me with a role that I was very excited about. It was clear that Emma has a wide network and an excellent relationship with her clients. Emma was very supportive and helped me to land the perfect role in 2 weeks. Thank you Emma!

I just wanted to give my thanks and appreciation for all your assistance over the last month, helping me search for a new finance role in the North East. The time you spent and the quality of your interview prep were second to none. Not to mention sound advice and reassurance following unsuccessful interviews (I initially found these occasions very disheartening, so your comments were a great re-motivator).Hopefully, I'll have a long career in my new role, but should I be on the hunt for a role in the future, I'll definitely be in touch!

Emma spent time gaining a true and full understanding of not only our business needs, but also how we work, which was invaluable in ensuring that we recruited somebody not only with a proven ability to delivery on our key requirements, but also who would fit in to the business culture well.

Emma was incredibly helpful and great to work with through the application process

Many thanks for your help and the fantastic candidates put forward. Also, your speed of turnaround and listening to what we needed has been great, as well as answering phone calls at unsociable times! Really delighted to get this search done so quickly and effectively.

Fantastic service. Emma made a genuine effort to get to know my background and what I want which helped me get my dream post-qualification accountancy job.

Thanks once again for all your help on this role. You took the brief on board and found us a manageable pool of candidates with a good range of skills and experience. You understood our business well and the type of personalities we are looking for. It has been a seamless process and a pleasure to work with you!

Emma Smith was fantastic to work with. She knew the clients and got to know myself for what would match. Without her positive attitude and constant communication, I would not have been given that opportunity to get the new role that she found for me within one month.

My experience with Nigel Wright Group has been nothing short of excellent. Emma is always very friendly, helpful, and highly involved throughout the whole process, with feedback from the employer being communicated to the candidate almost immediately. Having many years of experience in recruitment for financial sector, Emma is always able to assess very quickly if a given role is suitable for a candidate and caters for their development needs. Emma always listened to me and tried to understand my current situation in order to find the role that would be the best fit. Nigel Wright Group is definitely one of the best and most professional agencies that I have dealt with in last 13 years of my career in finance. I highly recommend Nigel Wright Group for their professionalism, as well as for their very friendly approach to the recruitment.

Really friendly, knowledgeable and always available to answer questions.

Having worked with Emma on a number of roles, Emma has been passionate, quick to respond and engaging at all levels. Emma does what she says and is willing to represent a candidate strongly and with their needs in mind. This is essential for a recruiter which is sadly missing in many previous dealings with others. Emma understands that the personal touches are also key and engages to get to know the candidate personally, too. It's refreshing to see the great work from Emma and the results she brings!

Just wanted to say thank you for all your help and support over the last few months in trying to secure a new employment position for me. The pep talks you gave me really helped with my motivation and enthusiasm and gave me confidence going into interviews. Your professionalism and friendly approach is a credit to you and Nigel Wright.