Hi, I'm James

With over 15 years in recruitment and a decade leading EMBS Engineering, James is a well-connected and respected figure in the UK’s engineering sector. As Managing Director and Co-Owner of EMBS Group, James specializes in talent acquisition strategy, consulting, and executive search for engineering. His vision for EMBS is bold: to double the company’s size in the next three years, deliver talent that drives innovation, challenge long-held industry beliefs, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering.

Endorsements:

• “James is a stand-up guy who does what he says he is going to do.”
• “James and the team at EMBS are the perfect example of a true Talent provider/partner.”
• “James is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever met and has a clear ethos based around building long-term relationships that he constantly maintains.”
  

The Best Part of EMBS:

For James, the best part of EMBS is being part of a business that puts candidate experience first. With a shared passion for doing the right thing, the EMBS team is dedicated to helping candidates make the right career choices while reshaping recruitment and talent management in meaningful ways.

Personal Interests:

James loves spending time with his kids and making memories with family and friends. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoys participating in a range of activities.

Favourite Places:

For James, Thailand or Singapore in the summer and the 3 Valleys in winter are his top destinations.

Core Values:

The quality he values most in people is tenacity. James lives by his favorite quote, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen!” by Michael Jordan, reflecting his action-oriented approach to both life and work.