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With 20 years’ experience as a London’s leading executive assistant (EA) recruitment agency in London, we know that the most successful c-suite level EAs are perfectly in tune with the person they are supporting. When shortlisting to hire an executive assistant, we review core skills, background and experience to ensure you find the perfect fit.
Finding the right executive assistant can be incredibly challenging. However, Tiger Recruitment’s consultants offer forward-thinking recruitment strategies to support you with contract, temporary or permanent basis.
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Request salary reviewAn executive assistant works directly for an individual or group of senior executives and is responsible for the smooth running of their business – and sometimes, private lives. As the gatekeeper and first point of contact for their Principal/s, they are required to operate with the utmost professionalism, handling all calls expertly and efficiently while liaising with a broader team as needed.
When you hire an executive assistant, they will be responsible for extensive diary management, making travel arrangements, overseeing expenses, scheduling appointments and conducting administrative tasks as needed. In some businesses, an EA also manages other assistants and administrative staff – in this case, hiring a senior executive assistant ensures a seamless management of the administrative function and effective support for your business teams.
Over a six-week period, we have a 100% fill rate of roles given to us exclusively
When you hire an EA you’ll find that they soon become one of the most valuable members of your team. They will manage your calendar and to-do list, act as a gatekeeper to free up your time to focus on critical business tasks, and take care of your administrative workload. This will improve your productivity and give back one of your greatest resources – time.
Once you’ve decided on the executive assistant role’s responsibilities and requirements, we can make suggestions and help you create an executive assistant job description. A few tips when writing this include:
When you are ready to begin your search for a new executive assistant, our consultants are always available to discuss your requirements. Simply complete our hire request form so we can start to build a detailed picture of your perfect EA. We will then aim to provide you with a shortlist of candidates drawn from our meticulously vetted and referenced pool of experienced EAs.
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To determine why you need to hire an executive assistant, start by deciding which specific responsibilities they will manage. Consider what tasks you need support with, from meeting scheduling to project management. Understanding these responsibilities helps identify the necessary skills and experience in a candidate.
Once you understand your requirements, contact us to discuss your hiring needs. Our consultants take time to understand your business goals, company values and desired skills.
We pre-screen candidates from our talent pool before we carefully select a shortlist of three to five. This ensures you’re only presented with candidates that align with your business and requirements.
After approving the shortlisted candidates, we facilitate the interview process, helping you assess alignment with your team and work environment. Once you’ve selected your ideal executive assistant, we support the offer and onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition. We can also handle required documentation and initial preparations.
Hiring a permanent executive assistant provides ongoing support and is ideal for roles requiring continuity and long-term dedication. For specific projects or seasonal demands, a temporary hire can provide the flexibility and immediate support needed, without a long-term commitment.
Freelance executive assistants enjoy flexibility, often working remotely with varied projects and clients. In contrast, part-time executive assistants benefit from deeper involvement in the company.
A fixed-term contract offers a middle ground, providing skilled support for a set period—beneficial for covering parental leave, sabbaticals, or defined project timelines. This option combines the commitment of a permanent role with the flexibility of a temporary one.
Choosing Tiger Recruitment to hire an executive assistant ensures you’re partnering with a firm that specialises in finding talent aligned to your needs. With over 20 years of experience in sourcing EAs across a diverse range of sectors, we understand the unique demands of each role. Our commitment to building long-term relationships means we’re dedicated to finding you an EA who aligns not only with your business needs but also with your company values.
Tiger Recruitment’s talent pool includes pre-vetted executive assistants with extensive experience. We conduct thorough background and reference checks, ensuring a high standard of candidate quality.
With our dedicated support, the hiring process is streamlined, reducing the time taken to find an executive assistant who aligns with your needs. From initial discussions to onboarding, we manage every step, letting you focus on your core business activity.
As an executive assistant recruitment agency, we bring specialised knowledge of the EA market. Unlike many recruitment agencies, Tiger’s consultants do not “own” candidate profiles. We believe in a collaborative approach across both candidate and client relationships, ensuring everyone benefits from our team’s collective expertise.
Strong communication is essential for EAs, as they often act as liaisons between executives and other departments or external stakeholders.
Exceptional organisation helps an EA manage schedules, prioritise tasks, and maintain consistent efficiency.
An effective EA can manage time effectively, balancing multiple tasks to support executive productivity.
Attention to detail allows an EA to handle complex projects, manage data accurately, and ensure high-quality output.
Problem-solving skills enable an EA to navigate challenges, adapt to new situations, and exercise sound judgement.
An EA with accurate data entry skills can help manage information flow, maintain records, and support informed decision-making.
Familiarity with office software, including Microsoft Office and scheduling tools, is critical for efficient support in fast-paced environments.
Tiger Recruitment can lead you throughout the entire executive assistant hiring process, from initial briefings to interview tips and suggested questions to ask prospective candidates. This begins with a comprehensive job brief from you, which assists us with understanding the business’ needs and sourcing a candidate who will stay with your business long-term. Following this, we can help you formulate your job description to include every task you expect your new EA to undertake when working with you. When it comes to interviewing executive assistants, it can be difficult to know where to start. To help, we’ve compiled a few executive assistant interview tips and questions.
We know that successful executive assistant candidates will be ambassadors for your business and possess a wealth of experience, a positive mindset and acumen for making the right decisions. So, many of our candidates are degree-educated and often multilingual, possessing international experience and an ability to manage complex projects.
We ensure that when you hire an executive assistant, they are supremely competent, proactive and possess outstanding problem-solving skills. We are delighted to be in the position of receiving a high number of quality referrals. After all, good people know good people. In addition, we place job ads on several online job boards, our website and social media channels. Click here to find out more about how we source candidates.
From there, we undergo a rigorous screening process. Our executive assistant interviews are thorough and include skills testing.
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What does an executive assistant do?
An Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to executives, typically handling tasks that help streamline the Principal’s workflow and enhance productivity. This can include scheduling meetings and coordinating travel arrangements. EAs also prepare reports, handle correspondence, and often serve as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal or external stakeholders.
What is the difference between a PA and an EA?
There is a difference between a personal assistant vs executive assistant. The primary function of a PA is to relieve the individual/s they support of administrative tasks including diary and email management, travel and meeting coordination and other general office tasks. They often support a larger number of people than an EA. The role of a private PA encompasses the administrative management of a Principal or family’s personal life, with the day-to-day support in running a household, organising travel and overseeing finances.
An EA typically supports a CEO or MD and acts as a business assistant/partner at a more senior level. They are likely to have a high level of responsibility over multiple projects.
What are the typical steps in the Executive Assistant recruitment process?
We meet with you to understand your business and the requirements of the position in more detail. We then write a bespoke job advert and publish it online to any relevant job boards. We carefully screen each candidate and present to you a selection of high-calibre individuals we feel would be a great fit.
What sets Tiger Recruitment apart from other Executive Assistant recruitment agencies in London?
We take the time to understand your company values and needs as we believe the right fit is essential. We pride ourselves on our client service to make the process as easy and seamless as possible for you. Our post-placement support is comprehensive, ensuring candidates are fully prepared to succeed in their roles. We offer a replacement guarantee, showing our commitment to making placements that last and ensuring long-term hires.
How does Tiger go about finding exceptional EA candidates?
Our experienced consultants create job adverts on the main industry job sites, social media and on our website. When shortlisting, we review core skills, background and experience to ensure we find you the perfect fit. We have the expertise to help you recruit the very best executive assistants in London and beyond. Our investment in marketing and candidate outreach provides visibility on all major platforms, while initiatives like PA Collective events and upskilling courses expand our talent pool.
How long does the EA recruitment process typically take?
The time it takes to hire an executive assistant depends on factors like the role requirements, your preferences, and candidate availability. Our consultants work efficiently to ensure a quick turnaround, presenting a shortlist of well-matched candidates to help employers find their ideal EA as swiftly as possible.
How do I recruit an executive assistant?
Engaging an executive assistant recruitment agency is the best way to find highly capable EAs. At Tiger, our extensive candidate sourcing process means we can filter skills, experience and values to match you with a perfect candidate. Simply get in touch with your job brief and our consultants will take it from there. We aim to have a shortlist with you within a few working days so that you are interviewing within a week of the initial brief.
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