Entrepreneur launches hospitality recruiter
An Edinburgh-based entrepreneur has revealed the launch of her second business venture – a recruiter specialising in the venue, events, hospitality and tourism sector.
Emma Little is the chief executive and founder of venue-finding agency Execspace, and has now created Execmove, a fullservice search, selection and talent acquisition practice that aims to support industry recovery through directly addressing the talent and skills gap across its sector in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Ms Little, who has more than 13 years’ experience in the events, tourism and hospitality trade, said: “Clearly our industry has suffered enormously as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, and if we as a sector are to emerge stronger and recover quickly, now more than ever our clients must have access to the very best talentandstrongest performers.
“Whilst furlough was a great initiative, as the months went on it became unsustainable to protect all jobs, and leaders are now in a position of having to rebuild teams and scaleup at pace for the recovery and beyond."
Furthermore, Execmove will donate £350 to hospitality charity Springboard for every candidate it successfully places. This fund will help a young person starting their career in hospitality with travel costs, smart clothes and shoes, “giving candidates the confidence to shine in interviews and their new roles”.
The charity says it inspires and launches young people into careers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.