Senior executives, directors and business owners rely on experienced Personal Assistants (PAs) to manage demanding schedules, coordinate business activities and provide trusted administrative support. A skilled Personal Assistant helps improve productivity, streamline operations and allows leadership teams to focus on strategic priorities.
At Quality Staffing, we help employers across the UK recruit experienced Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants for temporary, permanent and contract positions. Whether you need executive support for a growing business, maternity cover for an existing PA or a long-term Executive Assistant for your leadership team, we provide recruitment solutions tailored to your organisation.
Our recruitment consultants understand that Personal Assistants often work in positions of trust, requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, professionalism and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Specialist Personal Assistant Recruitment
Recruiting the right Personal Assistant requires more than administrative experience. Successful PAs must be organised, adaptable, proactive and capable of supporting senior professionals in fast-paced business environments.
We recruit Personal Assistants for:
- Corporate organisations
- Executive leadership teams
- Professional service firms
- Financial institutions
- Legal practices
- Healthcare organisations
- Property companies
- Manufacturing businesses
- Technology companies
- Public sector organisations
Whether you need one Personal Assistant or multiple executive support professionals, we provide flexible recruitment solutions designed around your business.
Personal Assistant Roles We Recruit
We recruit experienced professionals for a variety of executive support roles, including:
- Personal Assistants (PAs)
- Executive Assistants (EAs)
- Senior Personal Assistants
- Executive Support Officers
- Board Support Assistants
- Directors’ Assistants
- Executive Coordinators
- Office Executive Assistants
- C-Suite Executive Assistants
- Business Support Executives
Our recruitment services support both temporary executive support assignments and permanent leadership support positions.
Responsibilities of Personal Assistants
Personal Assistants provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to executives and senior managers.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Managing executive diaries and calendars
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Coordinating domestic and international travel
- Preparing reports, presentations and business documents
- Managing confidential correspondence
- Organising board meetings and executive events
- Screening telephone calls and emails
- Liaising with clients, stakeholders and suppliers
- Supporting project coordination
- Handling confidential information with discretion
Responsibilities vary depending on the executive, organisation and industry.
Temporary, Permanent & Contract Personal Assistants
Temporary Personal Assistants
Temporary PAs provide valuable cover during annual leave, maternity leave, sickness absence, executive transitions and business projects.
Permanent Personal Assistants
Permanent Personal Assistants build strong working relationships with senior leaders, providing continuity, efficiency and long-term executive support.
Contract Personal Assistants
For mergers, acquisitions, office relocations, executive appointments or fixed-term business initiatives, we recruit experienced Personal Assistants who can integrate quickly into your organisation.
Why Employers Choose Quality Staffing
Businesses across the UK choose Quality Staffing because we understand the importance of recruiting trusted executive support professionals who can operate with discretion and professionalism.
Working with us provides:
- Specialist executive support recruitment consultants
- Experienced Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants
- Temporary, permanent and contract recruitment
- Thorough candidate screening
- Flexible staffing solutions
- Fast response times
- UK-wide recruitment support
- Dedicated account management
- Ongoing recruitment assistance
We focus on introducing professionals who improve executive productivity, support business leadership and strengthen organisational efficiency.
Supporting Business Leaders
Personal Assistants play an essential role in helping executives manage complex schedules, maintain strong business relationships and handle sensitive responsibilities. Their organisational ability, communication skills and attention to detail help leaders focus on strategic decision-making while ensuring day-to-day activities run smoothly.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify candidates with exceptional organisational skills, discretion, professionalism and executive support experience.
Where appropriate, candidate assessments may include:
- Employment history reviews
- Reference checks
- Right-to-work verification
- Executive support experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Diary and calendar management experience
- Role-specific compliance checks
This helps employers recruit experienced executive support professionals with confidence.
Our Recruitment Process
Recruiting Personal Assistants with Quality Staffing is straightforward.
Step 1 – Tell Us About Your Vacancy
Share details about the executive support role, responsibilities, working environment and preferred start date.
Step 2 – Candidate Search
Our consultants identify suitable Personal Assistants from our nationwide executive support recruitment network.
Step 3 – Screening & Shortlisting
Candidates are assessed for organisational ability, communication skills, professionalism, discretion and executive support experience before we present a carefully selected shortlist.
Step 4 – Placement & Ongoing Support
Once you’ve selected your preferred candidate, we coordinate placement and continue supporting your future recruitment needs.
Industries We Support
Our Personal Assistants support organisations across numerous industries, including:
- Financial services
- Legal
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Property
- Professional services
- Construction
- Education
- Public sector
Whether you require executive support for a managing director, CEO, senior leadership team or business owner, we can help you recruit experienced Personal Assistants who contribute to business success.
FAQs
Can you provide temporary Personal Assistants?
Yes. We regularly recruit temporary Personal Assistants for executive leave cover, maternity cover, business projects and short-term assignments.
Do you recruit Executive Assistants as well?
Yes. We recruit both Personal Assistants (PAs) and Executive Assistants (EAs) for temporary, permanent and contract positions across the UK.
What skills do your Personal Assistants have?
Depending on your requirements, candidates may have experience in diary management, travel coordination, meeting organisation, document preparation, stakeholder communication, Microsoft Office and executive administration.
How do you assess candidates?
Our recruitment process may include interviews, employment history reviews, reference checks, right-to-work verification and assessments of organisational skills, communication abilities, executive support experience and role-specific competencies.
Do you recruit nationwide?
Yes. Quality Staffing provides Personal Assistant and Executive Assistant recruitment services throughout the UK.
Hire Personal Assistants Today
The right Personal Assistant can help executives stay organised, improve productivity and manage demanding workloads with confidence. Whether you need temporary executive support or a permanent Personal Assistant to become a trusted member of your leadership team, Quality Staffing is here to help.
Contact our recruitment consultants today or submit a staffing request online to recruit experienced Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants anywhere in the UK.