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FAQs

• What is an Executive Assistant?

  Oxford Languages defines an "Executive Assistant" as “a person employed to assist a high-level manager or professional with correspondence, appointments and administrative tasks”. The role has often been misrepresented, as it has here, as a purely administrative or secretarial support function, covering tasks such as diary and expense management and the typing of correspondence. In reality, however, for those businesses that truly recognise the value of their Executive Assistants, the role is much more comprehensive and is pivotal to the success of, not only the executive team but the business as a whole.

• How do you hire an Executive Assistant?

  There are several steps to go through when recruiting an Executive Assistant. You should start by considering what Executive Assistants are looking for in an ideal role, then writing an Executive Assistant job description. It's worth spending time thinking about a seamless interview process and working with an Executive Assistant recruitment agency to secure the best EA talent for your business.  

• How much does it cost to recruit an Executive Assistant?

  Executive Assistant salaries can range depending on location, responsibilities and the level of experience that you are looking for. In London, EA salaries range from £45,000 - £60,000 for permanent roles, with contract rates of £22 - £30 per hour. Whereas, in Manchester, permanent EA roles typically attract salaries of circa £32,000 - £45,000, with temporary rates coming in at £16 - £22 per hour.

• What are the benefits of hiring an Executive Assistant?

  EAs (Executive Assistants) hold a unique and privileged position within any organisation, whereby the nature of their role means that they have detailed knowledge of, and productive working relationships within, all areas of the business. As such, Executive Assistants are some of the most versatile and adaptable people within any business. The most indispensable EAs not only act as communications hub across all levels of an organisation, but are those that fully understand the strategic objectives of their business, and proactively identify business needs and opportunities to ensure that those objectives are achieved.

  There are a multitude of benefits of hiring an Executive Assistant. Typically, the role is not viewed as a revenue-generating position, however, executives should consider how much time a good Executive Assistant can give back to them. Executives spend, on average, 58% of their time on emails. A simple email triage system implemented by even the most junior of EAs can reduce the time spent on emails to circa 12%, giving executives 46% of their time back to focus on what's really important: their business.

• How do you find the best Executive Assistant recruitment agency?

  When looking for an Executive Assistant recruitment agency, it’s important to find a recruitment agency that specialises in this type of recruitment. This will mean that you will be speaking to a recruitment consultant who is used to regularly recruiting EA positions, and will be able to provide you with accurate advice and market intelligence. A good Executive Assistant recruitment agency can be the difference between a stressful EA search and a smooth, enjoyable one. If you find the best EA recruitment agency, you may only need to work with one.  

  When looking for an Executive Assistant recruitment agency, look out for Google or Feefo reviews, as these can give you a good indication of the candidate and client experience that they offer.

  An Executive Assistant recruitment agency will also be able to give you accurate salary information, and they will typically produce an annual salary survey.

  Our multi-award winning team are experts in connecting exceptional executive and business support professionals with the best companies across the UK and internationally. We have been recognised as one of the best recruitment agencies to work with, with a five-star rating on Feefo. We recruit across the UK including Manchester, and London, as well as internationally and virtually.  

  We will work with you, throughout the Executive Assistant hiring process, to find the best EA for your business. 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 your unique needs, which is why we meet with every Executive Assistant that we work with.

  Whether you’re looking to recruit a virtual, temporary, full-time, part-time or permanent Executive Assistant, we’ve got you covered.