Meet the team
Why Lily Shippen?
We do things differently here.
“I founded Lily Shippen in 2016 to transform the recruitment experience for both clients and candidates across the UK. With over ten years of recruitment expertise, I specialise in hiring exceptional HR and Business Support professionals, focusing on long-term success.”
At Lily Shippen, we offer more than just recruitment—providing training, networking, and ongoing support for candidates and businesses alike. I pride myself on building trusted relationships, driven by honesty and integrity, and I’m passionate about supporting businesses with tailored solutions that ensure the best talent fit.
We look forward to partnering with you.”
Matt Gregson
Managing Director
Matt joined Lily Shippen in 2024 and was appointed Managing Director in March 2026, a recognition of the strategic and operational leadership he has brought to the business in a short space of time.
As MD, Matt leads the overall direction of Lily Shippen, focusing on business growth, brand development, and the strategic decisions that shape where the agency is heading. While not a recruiter himself, he brings a clear commercial perspective to how the business operates, ensuring Lily Shippen continues to grow its reputation as a UK leading boutique specialist in EA, PA, Chief of Staff, and wider Business Support and HR recruitment.
Before joining Lily Shippen, Matt spent over five years in education, where he developed a sharp understanding of leadership, organisational performance, and how to build environments where people do their best work. That foundation informs how he thinks about the business, the market, and the long-term positioning of the Lily Shippen brand.
Matt is a strong advocate for the strategic value of the EA, PA, and Chief of Staff profession, and is committed to raising the standard of how these roles are recruited for, represented, and valued across UK businesses.
Under his leadership, Lily Shippen remains committed to doing recruitment differently: boutique in approach, uncompromising in quality, and genuinely invested in the outcomes for both the businesses and the professionals it works with.
Lily Shippen
Founder
Lily Shippen is the Founder of Lily Shippen, bringing over a decade of specialist experience in Executive Assistant and business support recruitment. Since founding the company in 2016, she has led its growth and set its strategic direction, building a brand known for integrity, expertise, and long-standing client partnerships.
Now focused on the long-term vision of the business, Lily works at a strategic level across brand, growth, and market positioning.
Our Values
Be Tenacious
Put simply, tenacity is that fierce blend of determination, persistence and grit. For leaders and their organisations, it’s the trait that means the difference between failure and success.
Show Sincerity
We act with honesty, integrity, and authenticity. By expressing what we truly believe—without pretense or hidden agendas—we build trust, foster openness, and strengthen relationships.
Have Confidence
Self-assurance rooted in appreciation of one’s abilities, strengths, and value. Confidence drives us to take initiative, face challenges, and grow—individually and as a team.
Gain Trust
We earn trust through honesty, reliability, and consistency. By communicating openly and honoring commitments, we build strong relationships and a dependable environment.
Exceed expectations
We earn trust through honesty, reliability, and consistency. By communicating openly and honoring commitments, we build strong relationships and a dependable environment.
Always on hand
Get in touch with us by leaving a message below, and one of our specialists will respond promptly to discuss how we can support your goals.
Whether you’re actively seeking a new career opportunity or you’re an employer in search of top-tier talent, our team is here to help.
With offices strategically located in both Manchester and London, we are proud to deliver tailored recruitment solutions to clients and candidates across the UK, as well as internationally.
Our dedicated team of experts combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personal approach, ensuring that each recruitment strategy is uniquely aligned to meet specific needs—whether locally, virtually, or overseas.
Get in touch with us by leaving a message below, and one of our specialists will respond promptly to discuss how we can support your goals.
Whether you’re actively seeking a new career opportunity or you’re an employer in search of top-tier talent, our team is here to help.
With offices strategically located in both Manchester and London, we are proud to deliver tailored recruitment solutions to clients and candidates across the UK, as well as internationally.
Our dedicated team of experts combines in-depth industry knowledge with a personal approach, ensuring that each recruitment strategy is uniquely aligned to meet specific needs—whether locally, virtually, or overseas.
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