Secretarial Staff

Manchester

Secretarial Recruitment in Manchester: Trusted Experts in Office Support

Specialist Secretarial Recruitment for Manchester Businesses

Hiring the right secretary can transform how your business runs. At Lily Shippen, we specialise in placing experienced, professional secretaries in organisations across Manchester and the North West. From executive secretaries and legal secretaries to team assistants and temporary cover, we understand what great support looks like and how to find it.

Our Manchester team partners with businesses of all sizes, across sectors including finance, legal, property, healthcare and creative industries. Whether you’re recruiting for permanent, temporary or contract roles, we offer a personal, expert-led service that delivers results.

We Recruit Secretaries Across Greater Manchester and Cheshire

Our network of talent spans the full Greater Manchester region and beyond. We actively recruit secretarial professionals in:

  • Manchester City Centre
  • South Manchester (including Didsbury, Chorlton, Altrincham)
  • Stockport
  • Warrington
  • Oldham
  • Cheshire (Wilmslow, Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield)

With strong local insight and established candidate relationships in each area, we support location-specific recruitment with tailored advice and fast turnaround.

Permanent and Temporary Secretarial Recruitment

In addition to permanent placements, we offer a fast, flexible and reliable temporary recruitment service across Manchester. Whether you need sickness or holiday cover, interim project support or trial-to-perm placements, we can provide trusted secretaries at short notice.

We handle all payroll, compliance and admin on your behalf, so you can focus on continuity without disruption.

  • Temporary secretarial cover
  • Short-term contracts
  • Maternity cover and leave of absence
  • Same-day availability in urgent cases

Types of Secretarial Roles We Recruit For

Our consultants have extensive experience placing high-quality candidates in the following roles:

  • Team Secretaries
  • Executive Secretaries
  • Legal Secretaries
  • Medical Secretaries
  • Office Coordinators and Administrators
  • Temporary and Contract Secretaries
  • Private Secretaries and Hybrid Support Roles

Every candidate we represent is fully screened, referenced and aligned with your brief. We focus on both skills and cultural fit.

Why Choose Lily Shippen?

Find the role that fits

We are proud to be a recruitment partner known for quality, integrity and results. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • A specialist focus on business support and secretarial roles
  • A Manchester-based team with deep market knowledge
  • A curated approach that prioritises candidate fit as well as capability
  • A personal, consultative service from brief to placement
  • Transparent advice on salary benchmarks, benefits and hiring timelines

We don’t send CVs for the sake of it. We introduce people we believe in.

Looking to Hire a Secretary in Manchester?

Whether you’re replacing a key member of your team or scaling your support function, our consultants are ready to help.

Start your search with confidence by speaking to our Manchester office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we recruit for both. Whether you need a full-time permanent secretary or flexible short-term cover, we can help. We also manage all temp placements in-house, including payroll and onboarding.

We move quickly. For temporary roles, we can often provide CVs the same day. For permanent roles, initial shortlists are usually shared within 48 hours, depending on the brief.

Absolutely. While we have a strong Manchester base, we place secretarial staff across the North West and nationwide. This includes Cheshire, London, Birmingham and remote roles across the UK.

Yes. We offer support at every stage of the hiring process, including job spec writing, interview support and onboarding advice. We know what attracts the right candidates and how to position your vacancy effectively.

We work across a wide range of sectors including legal, finance, property, private equity, tech, healthcare and more. Our strength lies in understanding the nuances of each and finding candidates who can hit the ground running.

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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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