PA & PRIVATE PA RECRUITMENT LONDON

Exceptional PAs for demanding professional and private lives.

Spencer & Thurlow specialises in PA and Private PA recruitment in London, appointing exceptional Personal Assistants for executives, founders, principals, family offices and private offices.

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PA RECRUITMENT

The right PA brings order to a demanding world.

Exceptional PAs work across complex diaries, travel, priorities and relationships, often operating at the boundary between professional and personal responsibilities. Their value lies in sound judgement, discretion, anticipation and the trust to make decisions in the moment.

We recruit Personal Assistants and Private PAs in London for executives, founders, principals, family offices and private offices. Every search is shaped around the individual, the scope of support and the pace of the world they operate within.

PA SPECIALISMS

Personal Assistant search, shaped around the individual.

Personal Assistants

Dedicated support for executives, founders and senior leaders.

Board & C-Suite PAs

Senior support for board members, executives and leadership teams.

Executive PAs

High-level support across demanding professional responsibilities.

Family Office PAs

Trusted support within family offices and private investment offices.

Founder PAs

Adaptable support across business and personal priorities.

Hybrid Business & Private PAs

Seamless support across professional and private responsibilities.

WHY IT’S DIFFERENT

A PA appointment is built on trust.

Experience matters, but the success of a PA appointment often rests on qualities that are harder to see on a CV. Chemistry, judgement, discretion, communication style and an instinctive understanding of how an individual operates are all central to the relationship. Our search considers not only what a candidate has done before, but how they will work with the person they support.

OUR SEARCH APPROACH

A considered PA search, shaped around the appointment.

Each PA and Private PA search begins with the person, priorities and environment the successful candidate will support.

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Understand

The individual, priorities, environment and the balance of professional and private responsibilities.

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Search

A targeted search across our network and the wider PA market.

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Assess

A detailed assessment of experience, judgement, discretion, communication and fit.

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Introduce

A considered shortlist, with clear context on how each candidate fits the appointment.

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Support

Interview management, feedback, offer support and guidance through to appointment.

PROFESSIONAL & PRIVATE ENVIRONMENTS

PA recruitment across London’s professional and private worlds.

Family Offices

Private Offices

Investment Firms

Founder-Led Businesses

UHNW Principals

Senior Executives

CONFIDENTIAL PA SEARCHES

Discreet search for sensitive appointments.

Private PA and senior PA searches can involve confidential personal, family or business circumstances. Where discretion is essential, we agree how the appointment is positioned, approach the market selectively and manage every conversation with care from first brief through to appointment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PA recruitment questions.

How do you recruit Personal Assistants in London?

We begin by understanding the individual, the scope of support and the environment in which the PA will operate. We then map the relevant market and assess candidates for experience, judgement, discretion, communication style and their ability to anticipate priorities.

What types of PA roles do you recruit for?

We recruit Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Executive PAs, family office PAs and hybrid business and private support roles. Appointments range from dedicated one-to-one support to positions operating across a principal’s professional, personal and family priorities.

Do you recruit PAs for family offices and private individuals?

Yes. We work with family offices, private offices and UHNW principals seeking trusted PA support. These searches are shaped around the individual’s working style, the nature of the household or office, and the level of discretion required.

Can you manage a confidential PA search?

Yes. Confidential PA searches are managed with a selective, discreet approach from the outset. We agree what can be shared with candidates, protect sensitive context and keep the process closely controlled throughout.

EMPLOYER ENQUIRY

Looking for an exceptional PA?

Whether you’re making a new PA appointment or refining an existing support structure, we can advise on the market and manage a considered search from brief through to appointment.

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