Meet the team at Ashley Associates, the recruitment specialists.

      Kay Coles   Managing Director

A founder Director of Ashley Associates Kay had previously worked within Sales and Recruitment for 10 years covering Commercial, Telecommunications and Recruitment to Recruitment environments. Having nurtured the business from initial conception she now manages a seven strong team of Recruitment Consultants covering the whole of the UK and every Recruitment discipline. A hands on manager who enjoys motivating the team to improve their sales skills and revenue generation she is as dedicated to cooking as she is Recruitment and can often be found in the kitchen at parties!!

   Marc Dodd   Director

A founder Director of Ashley Associates Marc takes control of the Advertising, Marketing, Web and Finance side of the company. His biggest project is that of candidate attraction and the negotiation of the companies media avenues. Marc is originally from Manchester. He loves to travel and spend time with his young daughter.  A born practical joker with a passion for all things James Bond, Marc is an avid football fan. A firm believer that Saturdays were invented for the premiership!!

   Emma Holloway   Principal Consultant

Emma was the first Recruitment Consultant at Ashley Associates, joining the team in February of 2004. She brought to the company her 8 years recruitment experience and an immense amount of energy . Having worked within several recruitment disciplines Emma's sales prowess has proved to be very lucrative to both her and the team. With her early to rise, late to leave approach she catches up with the most elusive of candidates and has been known to charm the most insistent of "virgin clients" that Recruitment to Recruitment with Ashley Associates is a fabulous way to fill their requirements. Emma doubles up as the team's make up artist and in her spare time she can be most often found pounding the high street for bargins!

     Helen Halliday   Senior Recruitment Consultant

Helen started her career as a Teacher, then a successful 13 years within the Insurance Industry before moving into recruitment in 2001. Having worked in both Commercial and Industrial Recruitment Sectors including a National Agency, she joined Ashley Associates in 2005. In her spare time Helen is an avid martial arts fan , holding a Black Tag belt in Tae Kwondo and she recently  won medals in  National Competitions in England and Scotland! Helen also loves thrashing up and down the pool at her local gym and baking cakes for the team!

   Jo Parrant   Recruitment Consultant

Jo has returned to work after having 2 years off to care for her triplet boys! - Lucky her!! In her previous life (pre children) she had an impressive 4 year recruitment history covering both Rec2Rec and the more generalist Commercial environment. Having worked within the London and Cheltenham markets she has a good understanding of the recruitment industry and therefore able to build on this to join the Ashley Associates Recruitment team. Jo works part-time hours on a flexible basis 3-4 days per week and is able to successfully juggle her work life and home life and do a great job of both!!

   Andy Coles   Team Resourcer

Andy was employed to research and resource for the ever expanding team of hungry Recruitment Consultants. His duties are endless keeping the team well fed with leads and information, ensuring that no stone is left unturned for new client opportunities. A keen sportsplayer who when he can't be found playing volleyball or football he can for sure be found somewhere watching it. The teams only Liverpool FC supporter, however at this stage we have chosen not to hold this against him!!

   Antonio Forgione   Recruitment Administrator

Antonio has joined the team under the Government Apprentice Scheme to enhance the Administration and Resource side of the business. Working with Andrew he will be responsible for supporting the recruiters with their daily admin, coupled with ensuring that the database is clean, tidy and workable. A whiz with computers he has already shown the dinosaurs of the team some new tricks!! He is a huge football fan with Chelsea being his main attraction. His weekend's consist of football, football and a tiny bit more football. He sees himself as a young Ronaldo. We let him think that! For now!