FAMILY OFFICE RECRUITMENT
Family office recruitment, handled with discretion.
Spencer & Thurlow specialises in recruiting exceptional EAs, PAs, Chiefs of Staff and senior support professionals for family offices and private investment offices across London and the UK.
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THE BRIEF
Recruiting for the people who make a private office work.
The best support appointments in a family office go far beyond experience on paper. They require an understanding of the Principal, the wider office and the way the two work together.
We recruit Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Team Assistants, Chiefs of Staff and Office Managers for family offices, private investment offices and UHNW private offices.
ROLES WE RECRUIT
The right support, for the rhythm of your office.
Executive Assistants
Trusted 1:1 support for Principals and senior executives.
Personal Assistants
Trusted day-to-day support across professional and private priorities.
Private PAs
Highly discreet support to principals and their households.
Team Assistants
Organised support for teams, projects and office coordination.
Chiefs of Staff
Senior operational support across the Principal, office and wider business interests.
Office Managers
Overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the office.
A family office appointment is never simply a job description.
The most effective support professionals understand the nuance of a Principal-led environment: judgement, pace, discretion and the instinct to anticipate. Our role is to understand how the office operates before introducing candidates who can work credibly within it.
OUR SEARCH APPROACH
A considered search, shaped around the appointment.
Each search begins with understanding the office, the working relationship and what will make the appointment successful.
Understand
We establish the working style, priorities, environment and qualities that matter beyond the job description.
Search
We combine our network with targeted search and direct approaches to identify relevant support talent.
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Assess
We personally interview candidates, exploring experience, competency, motivation and fit before making an introduction.
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Introduce
We present a considered shortlist, with clear context around each candidate and why we believe they could be right for the appointment.
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Support
We remain closely involved throughout the interview, offer, referencing and early stages of the appointment.
CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
Sensitive searches, handled quietly.
Some appointments require an additional level of discretion. We can manage searches confidentially, approaching the market selectively and ensuring conversations are handled with appropriate care throughout the process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Family office recruitment questions.
What roles do you recruit for within family offices?
We recruit Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Team Assistants, Chiefs of Staff and Office Managers.
Which family office environments do you support?
Our relevant client environments include single family offices, private investment offices, UHNW private offices and investment businesses.
Can you support a confidential appointment?
Yes. We will discuss the nature of the appointment and agree an appropriate approach before beginning the search.
Do candidates need previous family office experience?
Not necessarily. Previous family office experience can be valuable, but the right background will depend on the individual appointment. We consider relevant experience alongside working style, judgement, adaptability and the requirements of the Principal and office.
Do you recruit for roles combining business and private support?
Yes. Many family office appointments span both business and private responsibilities. We take time to understand where those responsibilities sit so that candidates have a clear understanding of the role from the outset.
EMPLOYER ENQUIRY
Speak with Spencer & Thurlow about the requirements behind your brief.
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