Emma Stevens
Principal Consultant
Specialised in
With over a decade in tech recruitment and a dedicated focus on recruiting within iGaming and Gambling Sector since 2021, I specialise in hiring top-tier talent across game development, platform engineering, data analytics, and leadership roles. Whether it’s sourcing experts in PixiJS, C#, or Java for game studios, or finding CRM, BI, and DevOps professionals to drive operational excellence, I connect businesses with the talent they need to stay ahead.
Experience and background
Starting my recruitment journey in 2013, I quickly found my passion for the fast-paced world of iGaming and Gambling. Working closely with game studios, platform providers, and sportsbook and casinos across the UK, Europe, and beyond, I deliver high-calibre candidates who fuel innovation and growth.
Beyond just hiring, I offer key industry insights, including iGaming salary guides and gambling market insights, ensuring my clients remain competitive in attracting and retaining talent. My approach is consultative, focusing on long-term partnerships rather than quick placements.
I also run the Beyond the Bet blog, where I share thought leadership on career development, industry trends, and recruitment strategies tailored for the iGaming and Gambling sector.
Beyond just hiring, I offer key industry insights, including iGaming salary guides and gambling market insights, ensuring my clients remain competitive in attracting and retaining talent. My approach is consultative, focusing on long-term partnerships rather than quick placements.
I also run the Beyond the Bet blog, where I share thought leadership on career development, industry trends, and recruitment strategies tailored for the iGaming and Gambling sector.
Looking to hire or explore new opportunities? If you're scaling your team or seeking your next role in iGaming, I’d love to chat.
Get in touch to see how a specialist recruitment agency like Eligo can support your growth.
Get in touch to see how a specialist recruitment agency like Eligo can support your growth.
Client testimonials
"I’ve been fortunate to work with Emma on the recruitment. She has taken the time to learn about the studio and its culture and, as a result, has found qualified candidates. I wear many hats in the studio and sometimes recruitment has to take a back seat. She understands this and have been patient and proactive when I’ve needed her to be. I have recommended them to a number of industry people. She is one of the first names on my list when I think of our recruitment and hope this continues." - Development Director
"During my time working with Emma, I found her to be helpful, friendly and with already great knowledge about the role. Emma made my job x10 easier." - Development Manager
When Covatic committed to building an in-house engineering team in mid-2018, Emma led the effort to hire our first six team members. The process went so smoothly that we relied solely on Emma to fill engineering vacancies for the next three years during our period of growth. Her diligence and attention to detail have been essential to our successful recruitment cycles, and candidates consistently speak warmly of her guidance throughout the process. Even now, six years later, when spec'ing a new role, our CEO’s first question is often, "Why isn’t Emma handling this one?" Which, come to think of it, is a very good question. CTO, Covatic
I bet you didn’t know
I love travelling the UK in my touring caravan, Maggie (she even has her own Instagram!)—often paddleboarding and wakeboarding along the way.
I used to play Sa in a Ska/Punk band in Birmingham called Fidget
Ideally my husband and I would like to build our own house eventually.