How to Hire a Temporary Employee

Specialist Administrative Temp recruitment in London

Whether you need short-term administrative cover, holiday cover, maternity cover, or are considering a temp-to-perm arrangement, Joyce Guiness is an experienced temporary staffing agency with a proven track record of placing quality candidates across a wide range of roles.

Our consultants can source vetted temporary candidates with as little as 24 hours’ notice, with a minimum booking of just 4 hours.

Why Choose a Temporary Member of Staff?

There are many situations where hiring a temp makes more sense than recruiting permanently. If your business is experiencing a sudden increase in workload, covering a period of staff absence, or navigating an uncertain period of growth, a temporary hire gives you the flexibility to respond quickly without the long-term commitment of a permanent contract.

Temps are also an excellent way to assess a candidate before offering a permanent role. A temp-to-perm arrangement allows both the employer and the candidate to determine whether the fit is right before either party commits fully, reducing the risk of a costly mis-hire.

A Personal, Tailored Approach to Temporary Recruitment

As a boutique recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on offering a genuinely personalised service to every client. Unlike larger agencies, we have the time, focus, and expertise to truly understand your requirements and match you with the right temporary staff quickly and efficiently.

Industries We Cover

Joyce Guiness places temporary staff across a wide range of sectors, including accountancy, advertising, banking and finance, HNWI and private families, family offices, education, travel, technology, charities, sales, design, recruitment, property, construction, media, healthcare, luxury, hospitality, insurance, fintech, fashion, creative industries, and celebrity and high-profile individuals.

What to Expect When You Hire a Temp Through Joyce Guiness

Our experienced consultants will guide you through every step of the process, including:

• Advising on realistic costings and candidate expectations

• Clarifying the experience and skills required for your role

• Providing tailored job specifications and candidate shortlists at short notice

• Arranging a consultation to discuss your needs in detail

Permanent, Temporary & Maternity Cover Recruitment

Whether you need a temporary personal assistant, short-term cover whilst a team member is on leave, looking to fill a position via temp to perm, require maternity cover, or need short-term assistance, or a highly capable temporary PA to support a busy period, Joyce Guiness will work closely with you to find the right solution.

We offer:

• Temporary & contract staffing: Flexible, responsive support for projects, busy periods, or urgent gaps

• Maternity & paternity cover: Experienced contract or temp support who can hit the ground running and maintain continuity