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Emma Neary

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Talent Acquisition Director at Priory
📍 Northwich, England, United Kingdom

Emma Neary is the Talent Acquisition Director for Priory, where she leads the talent and employer brand strategy. With a career spanning both agency and in-house roles at major companies like Moneysupermarket Group and Shop Direct, she has a deep expertise in building high-performing recruitment functions. Colleagues describe her as an inspirational, ethical, trusting, and caring leader.

Outside of her professional life, Emma enjoys spending time at the gym, gardening, and being in the countryside. She is also dedicated to supporting her sons various sporting activities, balancing her career with family commitments.

She recently appeared as a featured guest on the "Hiring Excellence" podcast to discuss the complex challenges of recruiting within the UK healthcare sector.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Northwich, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Emma shows up

Friendly But Fast
Values Relationships
Achievement-Oriented

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Priorities

Topics Emma cares about

Healthcare Recruitment
As TA Director for Priory and a recent podcast guest on the topic, she is deeply involved in solving the complex hiring challenges within the UK healthcare sector.
Employer Branding
A core part of her leadership roles at Priory and Moneysupermarket Group, focusing on building a strong brand to attract top talent. She holds a certificate in this area.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Talent Acquisition Director
Priory
8-2018 - 9-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
Moneysupermarket Group
7-2014 - 8-2018
Head of Talent Acquisition
Shop Direct
1-2013 - 6-2014
Senior Recruitment Manager
Shop Direct
11-2009 - 11-2012
Head of HR Practice, Midlands and North
VMA Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-1995 - 6-1999
2:1
Northumbria University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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