Why Choose Joyce Guiness for PA & EA Recruitment in London?

Exceptional businesses are built by exceptional people. At Joyce Guiness, we’ve spent decades helping many of London’s leading organisations find the personal assistants, executive assistants and office managers who make a real difference.

We are a boutique PA and EA recruitment agency based in Mayfair – London, and we believe great recruitment is about more than filling a vacancy. It’s about understanding your business, your culture, and the kind of person who will truly thrive in your team.

What Sets Us Apart from Other PA Recruitment Agencies?

Deep industry experience:
Our consultants have worked across a wide range of sectors including finance, property, technology, marketing, hospitality and PR. We don’t just understand recruitment; we understand the industries our clients operate in, which means we find candidates who fit from day one.

We listen before we act:
Before we begin any search, we take the time to properly understand your requirements. We are happy to suit you – visit your offices, meet your team, and build a thorough picture of the role and your working environment. The same care goes into how we engage with candidates.

Honest and straightforward:
We won’t send candidates who aren’t right, and we won’t take on briefs outside our expertise. If we can’t help, we’ll tell you honestly and point you in a useful direction. Our clients value this transparency, which is why so many return to us year after year.

A genuinely personal service:
As a boutique agency, we have the time and focus to give every client and every candidate the attention they deserve. You will always work with a dedicated consultant who knows your brief inside out. 

Our PA and EA Recruitment Services in London

Joyce Guiness recruits for a wide range of PA and administrative roles on both a permanent and temporary basis:

• Personal Assistant (PA) recruitment
• Executive Assistant (EA) recruitment
• Private PA recruitment
• Office Manager recruitment
• Temporary PA and EA placements

We can source and place temporary candidates in as little as 24 hours when time is critical.

How the Recruitment Process Works

1. Understanding your brief
Your dedicated Joyce Guiness consultant will spend time with you, in person or virtually, to fully understand the role, your company culture, and the qualities you need in a candidate.

2. Building a shortlist
Using our extensive network and targeted search methods, we compile a shortlist of candidates we genuinely believe are right for you, not simply available.

3. Candidate screening and preparation
Every candidate on our shortlist is screened and well-briefed before interview, so you can make the most of your time with them.

4. Seamless onboarding
Once you’ve made your choice, we support both you and the candidate through the offer and onboarding process to make the transition as smooth as possible.

To learn more a bit more about how we do things read about our approach here.

Trusted by London Businesses for PA and EA Recruitment

Our clients range from FTSE-listed companies and global professional services firms to private households and entrepreneurial businesses. What they have in common is a need for highly capable, reliable and professional support staff, and confidence that Joyce Guiness will deliver.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you find a PA or EA?
For temporary placements, we can often put forward suitable candidates within 24 hours. Permanent searches typically take two to four weeks depending on your requirements, though we can move faster when needed.

Do you only recruit in London?
Our primary focus is London and the surrounding area, though we do work with clients nationally, and internationally, for the right brief.

What types of PA roles do you recruit for?
We recruit corporate PAs, executive assistants, private PAs, team assistants and office managers across a wide range of industries.

How do I get started?
Simply get in touch via phone or email and one of our consultants will be happy to discuss your requirements. There’s no obligation and no jargon.