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The specialist agency and network for exceptional businesses and exceptional people.
Current Vacancies
Current Vacancies
Current Vacancies
Vacancies
At Lily Shippen, we specialise in placing exceptional business support professionals in roles that drive success and efficiency. Our dedicated team of experts ensures that every candidate we place is perfectly matched to the needs of your business, providing more than just a recruitment service.
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December 5, 2025 MiddlesbroughJob Specification: Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO / Chief of Staff Location: Middlesborough, North East England Company: Market-Leading, High-Growth Blue-Chip Organisation Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent. 2-3 days in the office / remaining WFH Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (depending on experience) About the Company: Our client is a market-leading, blue-chip business with a strong heritage within the [...]
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Executive Assistant to CEO (Maternity Cover)
£50,000 – £55,000 per annumContract (Full Time) DetailsDecember 5, 2025 LondonJob Specification: Executive Assistant to the CEO (12-Month Maternity Cover) Location: City, London, Working Pattern: 4 days per week in the office, 1 WFH Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm (40 hours per week, unpaid lunch hour) Salary: £50,000 per annum Holiday: 22 days + bank holidays + birthday + office closure between Christmas and New Year [...] -
December 4, 2025 EdinburghOur client, a successfully scaling SME Sustainable Energy firm, is looking for an Executive Assistant to support their Heads of Strategy. This role is ideal for an Executive Assistant who is used to managing different personalities and priorities whilst working at speed, within an ever changing and fast-paced organisation. With a clear focus on strategic objectives and [...]
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November 25, 2025Our client delivers innovative solutions for global clients in retail, sport, leisure, and corporate sectors. They are entering a new phase of rapid growth, brand evolution, and international expansion and are seeking an Interim Chief of Staff to step in as a trusted partner to the CEO and the leadership team, ensuring the business continues [...]
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November 25, 2025 ManchesterOur client, a forward thinking law firm is seeking an Operations Manger. This is a new role for the organisation and you will be working at a strategic level to build in processes and policies. Job Title: Operations Manager (Legal Services) Reports to: Senior Management Team (SMT) Location: Manchester – hybrid, 3 days per week [...]
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November 24, 2025 LondonOur client, a fast paced and hugely successful Tech firm, is looking for an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Manager on a Fixed Term Contract basis. This role is ideal for an Executive Assistant who is used to supporting within an ever changing and agile organisation. With a clear focus on strategic objectives and communication, this [...]
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November 17, 2025 LondonOur client, a highly successful firm based in the heart of the City, is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Group General Counsel. This is an extremely exciting time to join this firm; as Executive Assistant to the Group General Counsel, you will have the opportunity to assist with strategic projects and business [...]
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November 12, 2025 BournemouthOur client is an well established hotel and hospitality group, providing memorable travel experiences across their network of UK-wide sites. With a proud heritage and a passion for service, they’re on an exciting journey to modernise and grow and their people are at the heart of that transformation. Role: Head of People Location: Bournemouth (with [...]
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November 12, 2025 LondonJob Title: HR Coordinator Location: London, based Moorgate/Liverpool Street, Hybrid (1-2 days in office) Contract: 6 Month Fixed term Contract/ Temporary Salary: c.£35,000 plus benefits Job Purpose Our client, a global engineering consultancy is now seeking a driven and proactive HR Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, the HR Coordinator will provide efficient, high-quality [...]
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November 10, 2025 ManchesterJob Title Executive Assistant to CEO & COO Reports to – People & Culture Director Location – Manchester (main place of work) Hybrid – 3 days per week office based 40 hours/week The Role Our client requires a proactive, highly organised and discreet Executive Assistant (EA) to provide comprehensive support to their CEO, COO, [...]
Role
Descriptions
Defining Responsibilities, Driving Success
Clear and well-crafted role descriptions are key to successful recruitment. At Lily Shippen, we work closely with clients to define roles with precision, ensuring expectations are aligned from the start. By outlining responsibilities, required skills, and cultural fit, our role descriptions attract the right talent and set the foundation for long-term success.

The only suite of courses designed especially for EA & PA professionals.
Our courses are designed by our team of experienced EA & PA recruiters, along with a selection of ex-high level EA professionals, plus a selection of specialists in emerging subject areas to bring an additional expertise and an external perspective.
Salary
Benchmarking
Accurate Salaries, Smarter Decisions.
Salary benchmarking is not just a process, but a strategic tool that helps businesses stay competitive in a dynamic labor market. It’s essentially about assessing how your organisation’s compensation packages – such as base salaries, bonuses, benefits, and other incentives—stack up against those offered by similar organisations.
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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+44 7547 404164
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+44 7547 404164

