Permanent placements
Exceptional EAs and PAs for long-term roles with leading firms, ambitious businesses and private clients.
London EA and PA specialists
The perfect match,
not just the right CV.
More than 15 years of investment-sector recruitment experience, specialist market knowledge and an eye for the chemistry behind exceptional EA and PA partnerships.
Meet Amy and discover our approach →
Our recruitment services
Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or need experienced support, we provide a personal, professional service tailored to you.
Temp and on-site cover
Flexible, reliable support when you need it most, from short-term cover to on-site assistance.
Executive Assistant search
Experienced executive assistants who can hit the ground running and make a difference from day one.
Personal Assistant search
Thoughtful, capable personal support for busy individuals and families across London.
A specialist recruitment consultancy
Boutique in approach. Connected across the market.
Place Recruitment brings together specialist knowledge of executive support, investment firms and senior hiring. Our consultants work closely with clients and candidates to understand the brief, share clear advice and build relationships that last beyond a placement.
Founded by Amy Ferris, the firm draws on more than 15 years of recruitment experience in the finance sector and supports a broad mix of London businesses, private clients and agreed UK searches.
More about Place Recruitment →01 / Understand
A clear brief
Understand the role, the culture, the leadership context and what success looks like.
02 / Search
Specialist reach
Use relevant market knowledge to identify people who fit the responsibilities and environment.
03 / Match
Chemistry matters
Look beyond a CV to working style, judgement, motivation and the partnership.
04 / Support
People stay in touch
Keep communication clear throughout the search, interviews and appointment.
Client feedback
Trusted by investment teams.
A thoughtful search, clear communication and the right introduction matter at every stage.
“They have consistently delivered quality candidates, and their support for the entire process, from candidate identification and interviews through offer letter delivery and cultivation, has always been superb. I highly recommend them.”
“Place Recruitment are a professional, diligent recruitment agency that always meet our expectations and understand our needs. I can always rely on Place Recruitment to send me candidates to meet the spec given.”
“What puts Place Recruitment ahead of other recruitment agencies is that they are friendly and warm and nothing is too much trouble.”
Executive support recruitment
Hiring an EA or PA in London?
Explore our dedicated Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant and temporary business support recruitment services.
Executive Assistant recruitment
Permanent and temporary EA search, built around the executive, the brief and the working relationship.
Hire an EA →Personal Assistant recruitment
Corporate, investment-sector and private-office PA recruitment for London clients.
Hire a PA →Temporary recruitment
Temporary EA, PA and business support cover for leave, busy periods and changing needs.
Find temporary cover →Specialist expertise
One recruitment partner, several focused search practices.
From executive assistants to senior leadership appointments, we bring a careful brief-led search to every hire.
Investment firms
Private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, investment banking, asset management and more.
Investment search →Other sectors
Technology, media, consulting, legal, healthcare, real estate and private clients.
Explore sectors →Senior appointments
Operations Directors, Chiefs of Staff, HR Managers, Finance Managers and related leadership roles.
Senior search →UK locations
London, the East Midlands, Manchester and Birmingham, with scope agreed for each search.
Where we recruit →Salary survey 2026
EA and PA salary, bonus and benefits benchmarks for London investment firms.
View the salary guide →For candidates
Superstar candidates
You're the nerve and steel behind every great business. We specialise in placing Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants who thrive at the highest level, with opportunities across finance, tech and professional services.
Find your next opportunity →For clients
Fabulous clients
Our team understands how the right assistant and executive partnership works. We take time to understand the brief, share clear advice and focus on the right fit, not just a CV.
Find your perfect match →Common questions
Recruitment FAQs
What roles does Place Recruitment specialise in?
Our specialist focus is Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant recruitment, including permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm roles. We also discuss selected senior searches including Operations Directors, Chiefs of Staff, HR Managers and Finance Managers.
Which sectors does Place Recruitment cover?
Our experience includes private equity, hedge funds, investment banking, venture capital, asset management, technology, media, consulting, legal, healthcare, real estate, professional services and private clients.
Where does Place Recruitment recruit?
We are London-based and recruit across central London. We also consider searches in the East Midlands, Manchester and Birmingham, with location and service scope agreed for each brief.
A personal partnership
A great assistant changes everything.
Start a thoughtful conversation with Place Recruitment, whether you’re hiring, exploring senior search or planning your next career move.