Lily Shippen Recruitment Agency | Exceptional Personal Assistant Jobs

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There is a ripple effect when one good person changes just one thing.

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We bring together the people at the heart of those teams.

Understand them. Trust and believe in them.

And provide the catalyst for better things to happen.

Looking for a Personal Assistant Job?

If you’re looking for Personal Assistant jobs, you’ve come to the right place.

Collectively, we have over thirty years of experience helping people look for PA jobs and take the next step in their Personal Assistant career.

As experts in our field, we will offer you advice on accurate salary expectations, as well as ensure that your CV stands out from the crowd and showcases your skills in the best possible light.

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How to start your search for a PA job

If you're interested in becoming a Personal Assistant (PA), there are several steps you can take to increase your chances of landing a PA job. You can read more about how to become a PA here.

Firstly, it’s important to consider what kind of job you are looking for. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

Are you looking for a temporary or permanent Personal Assistant job?
What industries are you looking to work in?
Are you open to temporary to permanent Personal Assistant opportunities?
Where are you looking to be based? Do you want to work in an office, work from home, or have a blended working week?
Are you wanting to support one principal in a PA role, or would you rather support multiple executives?

Once you’ve got a good idea of what type of PA job you are looking for, it’s time to start your search.

Hire a Personal Assistant

Are you looking to hire a Personal Assistant? If so, book a call by clicking the link below and speak to one of our experienced Consultants to commence your search.

Start your Job Search

If you're looking for a Personal Assistant job, we would love to work with you to find your next dream role. Please click the link below to register with us.

FAQs

What PA recruitment solutions do you offer?
Can you give me an idea of Personal Assistant salaries?

Personal Assistant salaries can range depending on location, responsibilities and the level of experience that you are looking for. In London, Personal Assistant salaries range from 35,000 GBP per annum to 45,000 GBP per annum, on average, for permanent roles, with contract rates of 17-22 per hour. Whereas, in Manchester, permanent PA roles typically attract salaries of 28,000 GBP - 32,000 GBP per annum, with contract rates coming in at 14-16 per hour. This is a similar story across the UK, with permanent PA jobs in the regions averaging 27,000 GBP - 32,000 GBP, or 14-16 per hour for temporary contracts. It's important to note that a Personal Assistant's salary is typically lower than an Executive Assistant's salary, but the roles vary across organisations and industries.

You can find out more about Personal Assistant salaries here.
Do you have a template Personal Assistant job description?
How do you hire a Personal Assistant?

Once you've come to the decision that you are going to hire a PA, we will work with you to understand your business and your unique requirements. This will ideally involve a video call or face-to-face meeting between you and one of our experienced consultants, where will ask you questions to understand the working culture, duties, salary and required experience for the role.

We can assist with writing a tailored Personal Assistant job description and, once this is approved, we will go out to our extensive database and network, to shortlist high-calibre candidates, presenting these to you with speed and accuracy.

Throughout the interview process, we will provide you and the prospective Personal Assistants with detailed feedback and will always be on-hand to answer any questions you may have.

Once you've hired your PA, we continue to maintain contact with you and the successful candidate to ensure that the placement is as successful as possible. We can also assist with upskilling your new hire by providing PA training, across a variety of disciplines.