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If you’re looking to hire a personal assistant, our team of PA recruitment specialists are on hand to assist and can service all industries, from creative start-ups to established global banks. As the leading PA recruitment agency in London, we carefully screen our candidates to bring you only the very best individuals in the market for different types of personal assistants. We can assist with sourcing:
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Hire staffA personal assistant (PA) is a professional who provides administrative, organisational, and sometimes personal support to an individual or a team. They may work in corporate, private, or virtual settings, and their role can range from managing routine administrative duties to supporting executives with strategic tasks.
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Request salary reviewWe recruit for a variety of PA roles from corporate PAs to family office PAs. If you’re looking to hire a personal assistant, contact us to discuss your recruitment needs.
A corporate PA is a professional who typically focuses on supporting senior executives, directors or C-suite leaders. Their duties involve diary management, meeting coordination, communication handling and travel arrangements.
A team assistant is an administrative professional who provides support to a number of Executives rather than exclusively working with one person. Their responsibilities may include organising meetings, travel itineraries, handling team correspondence and preparing reports.
A private PA is an individual who assists an ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) in managing household or personal tasks. Their responsibilities may include making travel arrangements, overseeing domestic staff and answering emails/phone calls. They generally act as the right-hand person to the individual they are supporting.
A family office PA is a specialised administrative professional who works within a family office to provide tailored support to an UHNWI. Family offices primarily manage the personal and financial affairs of wealthy families.
Business assistants provide 1:1 administrative and operational support to a senior executive within a company. Their role is similar to that of an executive assistant with an additional focus on business-related projects that require high-level strategic capabilities.
A virtual assistant (VA) provides administrative, technical or creative support services to an organisation on a remote basis. Hiring a virtual PA can be more cost-effective than hiring a full-time employee as VAs often work flexible and part-time hours and have the added benefit of working from anywhere.
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Permanent PAs are employed full-time or part-time on an ongoing basis and become a long-term member of your team. They provide stability and continuity, developing a deep understanding of your business or personal requirements. Permanent assistants can take on strategic tasks, manage confidential information, and form trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Hiring a permanent PA is ideal for business leaders or busy executives who need consistent, reliable support day-to-day.
Temporary or contract PAs are ideal for covering short-term absences, maternity leave, or seasonal peaks. They can also provide project-specific support or ad hoc assistance when workloads increase. Temporary PAs are flexible, allowing you to scale support up or down without committing to a permanent salary. Many agencies provide same-day or short-notice placements, ensuring that your business operations continue seamlessly. This type of hire is particularly useful for leaders who need expert support for defined periods or special projects.
When deciding between a permanent or temporary PA, consider the length of support needed, the complexity of tasks, and your budget. Permanent PAs offer consistency, in-depth knowledge, and long-term relationship building. Temporary PAs provide flexibility, quick onboarding, and cost-effective short-term support. Some leaders also choose hybrid arrangements, where a temporary PA transitions into a permanent role if the match proves successful. Understanding these options ensures you hire the right PA to meet your specific requirements.
| Contract Type | Best for | Benefits for Employers |
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| Permanent PA | Business leaders or executives needing long-term, consistent support |
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| Temporary / Contract PA | Short-term absences, seasonal demand, or project-specific support |
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| Hybrid (Temp-to-Perm) | Employers wanting to trial a PA before committing permanently |
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As specialists in personal assistant recruitment, we have access to a diverse talent pool and we’re able to provide a suitable match for any business or individual. Our rigorous screening process ensures that each candidate we present is not only highly skilled but also aligns with your values. With a proven track record of placing personal assistants with high-net-worth individuals, C-suite executives, and leading companies, we are trusted for our discretion, integrity, and commitment to excellence.
Over the past 6.5 years, Tiger Recruitment has successfully placed the client’s entire PA team. From their longest-serving PA, who will celebrate seven years with the business in January, to their most recent hire earlier this year, every placement has been carefully matched to the unique requirements of both individual partners and the wider operations team.
“I just trust Tiger and their judgment. They know what’s important to us as a business and always deliver.”
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Hire staffRecruiting a personal assistant for your circumstances takes the kind of care, expertise and dedication that is part of the Tiger promise. For over 20 years, our consultants have provided a market-leading, bespoke service to match you with the right individual – be it a corporate PA, private PA, virtual assistant or team assistant, permanent or temporary.
Our exceptional care with every one of our clients is what makes Tiger fiercely distinctive. If you’re looking for a personal assistant, get in touch with your brief today.
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Why should I choose Tiger Recruitment as my personal assistant recruitment agency?
Tiger Recruitment is one of the industry’s leading PA recruitment agencies. Our experienced consultants have worked with leading businesses in the UK and internationally to source candidates that meet their bespoke requirements. We carefully screen our candidates to bring you highly qualified personal assistants who can hit the ground running.
What sectors does Tiger Recruitment recruit personal assistants in?
We recruit PAs for businesses in all industries, from FTSE 100 companies to start-ups. Our sector expertise includes finance and banking, private equity, technology, property and media, to name a few.
What types of PA roles does Tiger Recruitment specialise in?
We recruit for a number of PA roles, including:
Personal and Executive Assistants
Team Assistants
Private PAs
Family Office PAs
Business Assistants
Virtual PAs
We can assist with sourcing junior, part-time or full-time candidates for the positions listed, if you have a more bespoke request please contact us.
What qualities does Tiger Recruitment look for in a PA candidate?
We assess and select candidates based on several criteria. These include skills and professional experience as well as personality and attitude. We also take time to understand a candidate’s values to ensure the perfect alignment with your business.
How does Tiger Recruitment go about hiring a PA?
If you’re looking to hire a personal assistant, our experienced consultants write and publish tailored job adverts on the main industry job sites, social media and on our own website, which ranks highly in online searches.
We shortlist candidates with the right skills and experience by searching our extensive live database gathered through significant investment in marketing, personal networking and commercial partnerships developed over the past 20 years.
How soon can I expect Tiger Recruitment to fill a PA role for me?
Our team of consultants can source both permanent and temporary personal assistants quickly and with minimum fuss. We fill 95% of our same-day requirements within the hour and aim to fill permanent PA roles within 3 weeks of briefing.
Is PA or EA better?
The choice of which is the best fit for you between a PA and an EA comes down to who they’ll be assisting, and the duties expected of them. PAs are found at many levels of a business, performing a range of admin tasks, and may assist several managers. EAs normally assist at the senior level and c-suite staff. Their duties may include management of staff, as well as advising on business decisions.
Recruiting a personal assistant for your circumstances takes the kind of care, expertise and dedication that is part of the Tiger promise. For over 20 years, our consultants have provided a market-leading, bespoke service to match you with the right individual – be it a corporate PA, private PA, virtual assistant or team assistant, permanent or temporary.
Our exceptional care with every one of our clients is what makes Tiger fiercely distinctive. If you’re looking for a personal assistant, get in touch with your brief today.
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