“Having worked with EMA Associates since their inception we have been pleased to work closely with them on business-critical resourcing projects. We enjoy a very good partnering relationship with EMA, and long may it continue!”


Former Head of HR

“EMA have worked with us for a number of years assisting us with senior mentoring, employee relations and change management. They have provided a tailored and flexible approach and have a good understanding of the housing sector. We were very impressed with their approach to policy and procedure best practice in employee relations, which we have been able to adopt to the benefit of our organisation. I would certainly recommend them.”


Stephanie Murphy

Chief Executive

“I have worked with EMA on a number of projects over several years. I have always found them to be professional in their approach, taking the time to understand what is required from the client and then delivering high quality outputs both on time and on budget.”


John Welch

Chief Executive

“We have worked with Ian from EMA on a number of projects over the years.  Ian has a very personable and adaptable approach. He has always taken the time to understand our business needs and his expertise and guidance has proved invaluable.”


Sian Leighton

Head of HR/Corporate Support

“EMA have supported DCH (now Livewest) on a number of assignments relating to executive recruitment, executive pay and other complex HR issues. EMA benefits from a team of skilled consultants offering breadth of knowledge and expertise in HR and in social housing.  They are a pleasure to work with, demonstrating a good understanding of our challenges and always delivering quality outcomes within agreed timeline’s.”


Former Group Director of Human Resources and Communications

“EMA are professional, with a can do attitude, they are very easy to work with and a great ability to be flexible.”


Maureen Lapwood

Former Head of HR

“Muir Group commissioned ema to support us with the recruitment of our Executive Director Resources, a new Group Chair and an Independent Co-optee for our Group Audit & Risk Committee.  Everyone I worked with at ema on these vital appointments were highly professional, knowledgeable, accessible and helpful.  I was delighted with the range and number of high quality candidates for all roles and the effective support and guidance we received at each stage.  Working with Anne and her team was a pleasure and resulted in three excellent appointments.  I would certainly work with ema again and recommend them to you.”


Catherine Dixson

Chief Executive

“EMA are a trusted, professional partner whose expertise, personal approach and skills have significantly supported our business. Their services have enabled us to attract, recruit and retain the best possible senior people, support ongoing governance development and deliver organisational change. By truly getting to know our business they have been able to provide insightful and business focused advice tailored to our objectives and requirements.”


Lindsey Williams

Lindsey Williams

“Gentoo has been delighted to work with EMA on the recruitment for our new COO … we were clear we wanted a national search for talent and EMA fully met the brief ,made the whole process an easy one for our team and delivered on time and on budget! We are very pleased with the outcome and would be happy to highly recommend their services.”


Nigel Wilson

Group Chief Executive