PA and EA Recruitment London

PA or EA Recruitment - we are here to support you!

Lamb Personnel have a wealth of experience when it comes to recruiting PAs and  EAs in both the central and greater London areas.

Lamb Personnel Staff Aimee & AnnoushApart from recruiting many PAs and EAs over the past 10 years. Recruitment Manager 'Aimee Weston' was a successful PA herself in a previous career, so she is knowledgeable and experienced in the subject, understanding the nuances of finding the right fit for both you and your business.

The role of the PA/EA  has evolved over the last decade. The more traditional skills that the PA has been widely recognised for are not as prominent today. PAs are expected to have a wider range of skill set, from social media and project management to marketing skills.

PA Experience - Secretarial Administration Temp or Perm

The majority of PA roles will require at least 2 years of relevant experience, most PA's will have come from some type of Administrative role previous so they will have good experience working across secretarial and administrative activities, possibly starting in a more junior secretarial role.

Many PAs break into the profession by working in short term temp assignments, quickly building up a wide variety of experience across different organisations who will offer valuable on the job training, and then settle into a longer-term PA /EA role.

What are the salaries for PAs in London

Salaries of PA's can vary greatly taking into account a number of different factors.  Salaries can start at £18,000 up to £25,000 outside of London, In Central London, they can range anywhere from £23,000 to £35,000.

More Senior Level PA's starting salaries can range from £25,000 to £33,000 and again Central London will pay a premium ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 depending on industry and the business in question.

* Pitman Training - Range of PA Diplomas:  www.pitman-training.com/

* Souters Training - Diplomas in Secretarial Studies: http://www.souterstraining.com/Secretary_and_PA_Courses

* Global PA Association: http://www.globalpa-association.com/

Some of the generic non-job specific attributes or experiences of a typical PA/EA might include: 

* A friendly and professional demeanour.

* If working with a number of Executives, the ability to support a number of different personalities, so ability to juggle these and manage diaries.

* Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.

* Ability to multi-task, use your own initiative, have excellent planning and organisation skills.

* Ability to build internal relationships across the business at all levels.

* Complete discretion when handling matters of confidentiality.

* Strong influencing skills.

* Good Ms Office Skills and the ability to pick up new systems easily.

* Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.

* Experience of taking Meeting Minutes.

* Organise and book travel, this could be local, regional or international.

* Create and edit and format PowerPoint presentations.

* Depending on the level of the role there will usually be ad-hoc projects.

Senior PA Responsibilities and Duties

Apart from supporting the executive or director, some Senior PA's will have a wider workload and responsibilities, other duties may include project-specific tasks, working with budgets, forecasts and accounts, being involved in various decision-making processes. Deputising for the executive or the director and delegating work to others.

If you are looking for a PA or an EA to join your business, either part-time, temporary or permanent or full-time, contact Lamb Personnel. We will save you time and effort and make the entire process a lot easier. Call us now on: 020 3965 6699

 

PA and EA Recruitment in South West London

PA Recruitment in South West London

PA Recruitment and Jobs in South West London

Advice on PA Recruitment (for the hirer and the candidate).

If you require a Personal Assistant (PA) or an Executive Assistant (EA) for your business,  Lamb Personnel are perfectly positioned at PA Recruitment in South West London.

We are experts at digging deep when understanding requirements;  both from a skills standpoint as well as a personality standpoint. Working with a PA or EA can differ from company to company, and we put a lot of focus into ensuring the fit is right on both sides.

One part that can be often overlooked is the relationship between the PA and the Executive. This is vitally important that you take into account that patience and personality are often more important than typing speed and industry experience.

The Perfect Personal Assistant (PA) or Executive Assistant (EA)

It's often important that the PA / EA can network with colleagues and clients alike. Someone who understands the company culture and understands the wider picture inside and outside the organisation.

The PA / Executive relationship can be a sensitive situation, so it must be managed correctly.

There may be times when the PA / Executive will have to work late and spend a lot of time on the phone with the other party, so it's important from both sides that your partner approves and respects the working relationship, particularly when working overtime or where travel is involved. This can and does cause problems so it's best to discuss with your partner well in advance.

A good PA /EA will take initiative and think outside the box in order to make the executive's business life easier and stress-free.

Sometimes the out of the box attributes are not mentioned in the job description, here are some pointers and ideas to help you succeed in your new role.

Tips to get off to a good start

* Network with people inside the organisation and learn the culture of the business quite early, this will help you settle in and impress your new boss.
* Try to have patience with your new boss for they will have a set way of doing things and it will take a while to acclimatise.
* Relax and enjoy the job, enjoy your colleagues and try not to get upset with yourself if you make the odd mistake, it takes a while to learn new personalities, systems and processes.
* Keep tight control of the executive's diary, and try to anticipate their preferences and agenda as this will have a big impact in keeping them on track and stress-free.

Is there a difference between a PA & EA?

We get asked from time to time if there is a difference between a PA or an EA and the short answer is "yes".
PA's tend to support the management team in a business or organisation on a tactical level, freeing up the managers or directors time to focus on more strategic functions. Typical duties will include tasks such as; Organising Meetings, Diary Management, Organising Events and Travel, Document and Presentation preparation, Minute taking and reading as well as organising and responding to Emails.
The EA (Executive Assistant) is usually a more senior role with more responsibility, this role is usually a natural next career step on for the PA and supports board level positions, for example, the CEO, COO, CFO, Chairman, MD etc.
EA's will perform similar tasks as a PA, however, they will have more responsibility and decision-making ability. They will sometimes support the executive in making strategic decisions and will be aware of the corporate objectives for the business from a strategic and not just a tactical standpoint. The EA's role is very demanding and will sometimes involve project work.
Lamb Personnel Ltd are perfectly placed to help you fill both PA and EA vacancies in SW London. Send a message via our Contact form or call ouir friendly team on 020 3965 6699.

We specialise in office support recruitment. Whether it be permanent, temporary or temp to perm recruitment across the Richmond, Twickenham, Hampton, Kingston, Hounslow, Isleworth, Brentford and surrounding SW London areas.

Advice for your CV Cover Letter!

Advice for your CV Cover Letter!

Try and get the fundamentals right because you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.

Sometimes a cover letter can be the difference between securing an interview and missing out. A well-written cover letter allows a hiring manager to see your value, experiences and achievements in a cohesive and well-written format. It can demonstrate your way with words, particularly for jobs where written communication is key.

Normally a cover letter should be no longer than two pages (between 1-2) and should focus on describing why you want the job, your experience and what makes you a good fit for the role in question. This is a good opportunity for you to directly link your past experiences and current skills with the exact particulars with the job you are applying for. The more you can customise your cover letter to suit the role in question the better.

Getting the basics right

If you do want to include a cover letter, its important to get the basic right, and you would be surprised at how many candidates make basic mistakes, like including hiring manager and companies names from previous job applications, so always make sure you have the correct name of the recruiter or manager, especially if you use a template letter. Always say the title of the job you are applying for, to make it clear to the hiring manager, as they will likely be hiring for several positions.

Your latest and greatest cv

Make sure you are attaching the best and newest version of your CV along with your cover letter, word document is preferred as you want the recruiter/ hiring manager to be able to open it. (tips on writing a great cv coming soon).

Linking to the actual job

Make sure that you refer back to the job description! Eg if the job has mentioned they want good team management, outline what team management experiences you have from past jobs, what challenges you faced and how you overcame them. If they give a list of duties, reference them as well “I am good at organising stock due to my 2 years at job xyz”.

What are you doing now?

If you are currently working whilst applying for a new job make sure to detail what you currently do, what are your tasks and duties? What are you responsible for? If there are any relevant anecdotes make sure to briefly write them down; eg the particularly challenging time when two of your support colleagues were on annual leave and you successfully supported the entire office by yourself ”.

Your Pastimes

 This is your time to set yourself apart from other applicants! Do you volunteer? Great! Detail where and why you do this. Write about what you enjoy doing in your spare time, as this could be an excellent way for you to differentiate yourself from other applicants.

Make it interesting and unique if possible, as this will catch the eye of the recruiter or manager.

Relevance

To often than not, a generic letter will accompany a job application where specific sentences and facts will have no relevance to the job in question, please don’t fall into this category, the cover letter is designed to help you sell yourself for the job in question. It allows you the perfect opportunity to do so outside the parameters of a standard cv, so please make good use of it.