Specialist EA, PA, Chief of Staff, HR & Business Support Recruitment

We place exceptional business support and HR professionals with leading employers across the UK.

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300+

five-star reviews

72hr

average shortlist

10+

years as a specialist agency

Specialist EA, PA, Chief of Staff, HR & Business Support Recruitment

We place exceptional business support professionals with leading employers across the UK – and 83% of our clients come from referrals.

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Find a Role >

300+

five-star reviews

72hr

average shortlist

10+

years as a specialist agency

An introduction to Lily Shippen

WHO WE ARE

Lily Shippen is a specialist UK recruitment agency for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and Chiefs of Staff.

We also place exceptional Business Support and HR professionals, working with ambitious businesses who understand that the right hire changes everything.

We find the right person for your business, not just the right person for the role. We work with founder-led businesses, SMEs, and large corporates across the UK, taking the time to understand your culture and what exceptional looks like in your world.

300+

five-star reviews

72hr

average shortlist

10+

years as a specialist agency

Start Hiring >

Find a Role >

An introduction to Lily Shippen

WHO WE ARE

Lily Shippen is a specialist UK recruitment agency for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and Chiefs of Staff.

We also place exceptional Business Support and HR professionals, working with ambitious businesses who understand that the right hire changes everything.

300+

five-star reviews

72hr

average shortlist

10+

years as a specialist agency

Start Hiring >

Find a Role >

The Roles We Recruit

SELECT THE ROLE YOU REQUIRE

ⓘ Core Role

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS

Exceptional pre-vetted candidates, from your specialist recruitment partner.

What does a Chief of Staff do - Lily Shippen UK recruitment

ⓘ Core Role

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

Discover talented specialists, shortlisted by experienced industry experts.

ⓘ Core Role

CHIEFS OF STAFF

Find high-calibre, strategically matched, executive leadership candidates

ⓘ Core Role

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Experienced professionals, matched by specialists who understand operational excellence.

ⓘ Core Role

HR PROFESSIONALS

Outstanding HR professionals, selected by specialists who understand people and culture

EA professional researching professional development.

ⓘ Core Role

VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

Reliable virtual professionals, sourced by specialists who understand modern business support

Why clients choose Lily Shippen

We’re dedicated to finding the right person for your business, not just the right person for the role.

specialist not
generalist

100%

industry focus

We only recruit EA, PA, CoS, HR and business support professionals.

That focus means deeper networks, better shortlists and faster hires.

quality over
quantity

3-5

candidates per shortlist

We send you a tight shortlist of people we’d hire ourselves.

No wading through weak CVs.

a trusted, long
term partner

week replacement guarantee

Every permanent placement is backed by a 12-week replacement guarantee.

We stand behind who we send you.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

READY TO TALK TO US ABOUT HIRING?

If you are ready to make your next hire, arrange a short conversation with a member of our team.

We believe that our position in the recruitment process is to act as an extension of you and your business.

We pride ourselves on our ability to fully understand our clients’ unique needs, motives and aspirations.

If you would like more information on us, our approach, and why 83% of our business comes through referral from existing clients and candidates, download our brochure.

When you’re ready to make your next hire, you know where we are!

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Need a Little More Information?

NOT QUITE READY?

If you would like a little more information about us, download our brochure here.

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Lily Shippen Salary Survey 2026

DOWNLOAD OUR 2026 SALARY SURVEY

Drawing on real-time hiring activity and market insight, this whitepaper:

Breaks down current salary benchmarks
Identifies recurring themes across the Business Support and HR markets
Highlights where pressure points and opportunities are emerging.

Beyond salary data, the report explores:

Wider trends shaping decision-making in 2026
Evolving benefit expectations, flexibility, workload sustainability
The growing importance of trust, stability and long-term value.

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Lily Shippen Salary Calculator

LILY SHIPPEN SALARY BENCHMARKING TOOL

Use our free tool to benchmark your salaries against the market, ensuring you stay competitive, and attract the best talent.

Salary benchmarking is a strategic tool that helps your business stay competitive in a dynamic and fast-changing market.

Accurate, real-time assessment of how your organisation’s compensation packages stack up against those offered by similar organisations, are essential in positioning your business to attract and retain the best talent.

BENCHMARK YOUR KEY SALARIES

Our Most Recently Added Roles

Our Current Vacancies

At Lily Shippen, we specialise in placing exceptional business support professionals in roles that drive success and efficiency.

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