Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for PA & Administrative Recruitment Solutions
Established over 55 years ago, Joyce Guiness stands as one of London's most respected PA and administrative recruitment agencies. Our boutique approach focuses on cultivating meaningful relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring long-term success for all parties involved. With a dedicated team of female consultants, we combine decades of industry experience with an unwavering commitment to placing exceptional talent in exceptional roles. Our expertise spans permanent and temporary placements across diverse sectors, from entry-level administrative support to high-level executive assistants.We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of the evolving recruitment landscape, maintaining our core values while adapting to modern demands. Our extensive network extends beyond London to the UK and Europe, enabling us to connect clients with professionals who possess both relevant experience and transferable skills. Through personalized guidance, CV optimization, and career development support, we empower candidates to achieve their professional goals while delivering tailored solutions to businesses seeking top-tier administrative talent.
Services
Executive Assistant Recruitment
Personal Assistant Roles
Administrative Support
Temporary Recruitment
Permanent Placement
CV Writing Assistance
Career Guidance
Job Placement
Recruitment Consultation
International Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of specialist experience in PA & administrative recruitment
- Our boutique agency maintains personal relationships with clients and candidates
- Team of female consultants with combined decades of industry expertise
- Extensive network covering London, UK and European markets
- Personalised career guidance and CV optimisation services
What people say
Exceptional service
Personalised approach
Successful placements
Genuine care
Excellent recruitment consultant
Services
Executive Assistant Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for executive assistant positions across diverse industries. Our consultants match experienced professionals with organisations requiring high-level administrative support. We focus on finding candidates with proven track records in managing complex schedules, coordinating strategic projects and providing discreet executive support.
Personal Assistant Roles
Comprehensive recruitment solutions for personal assistant positions in private and corporate environments. We source candidates with exceptional organisational skills, discretion and adaptability to meet the unique requirements of each household or business. Our placements include both long-term and temporary roles.
Administrative Support
Tailored recruitment for administrative professionals in office environments. We connect businesses with skilled individuals capable of managing correspondence, maintaining records and coordinating office operations. Our candidates range from entry-level assistants to senior administrative managers with specialist industry knowledge.
Temporary Recruitment
Flexible staffing solutions for short-term administrative requirements. Our consultants quickly identify qualified professionals for interim roles, from maternity cover to project-based assignments. We ensure continuity for businesses while providing candidates with diverse work opportunities across London and beyond.
Career Development
Personalised career support including CV optimisation and interview preparation. Our consultants work one-on-one with candidates to highlight their strengths and achievements. We provide strategic guidance to help professionals at all career stages secure roles that match their skills and aspirations.
People
Pip Cox
Managing Director
With over 20 years in recruitment, Pip leads the agency's strategic direction. Her background as a former PA provides unique insights into candidate requirements. She specialises in building long-term client relationships while maintaining operational excellence.
Lucy Munro
Partner
A recruitment expert with a decade of experience, Lucy specialises in matching candidates with suitable roles. Her background in international development work informs her approach to career guidance. She focuses on creating successful placements through deep understanding of both client needs and candidate aspirations.
Clare Ashcroft
Partner
Bringing diverse industry experience from media and fashion sectors, Clare excels in identifying talent for specialist roles. Her dual expertise in recruitment and lifestyle branding enables unique candidate positioning. She maintains strong connections across creative industries while serving broader market demands.
Ella Graham-Dullaert
Senior Consultant
With prior experience in events management and executive assistance, Ella offers practical insights to candidates. Her time in financial technology recruitment informs her approach to placing professionals in dynamic sectors. She specialises in connecting candidates with roles that match both their skills and career aspirations.
Nicola Jordan
Resourcer & Writer
Drawing on extensive financial PR experience, Nicola supports candidate development through CV optimisation and market insights. Her business writing skills enhance candidate profiles while maintaining clear communication between all parties. She plays a key role in matching professionals with suitable opportunities.
Questions
Why choose Joyce Guiness for recruitment services?
As London's longest-established PA recruitment agency with 55+ years' experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with personal service. Our consultants' specialist expertise and extensive networks ensure successful placements tailored to both client requirements and candidate aspirations.
How do you help candidates improve their CVs?
Our consultants provide one-on-one guidance to highlight your strengths and achievements. We focus on presenting your experience in ways that resonate with potential employers while maintaining authenticity and professional credibility.
What types of administrative roles do you cover?
We specialise in executive assistant, personal assistant and office support roles across permanent and temporary positions. Our expertise spans from entry-level positions to senior administrative management roles in diverse sectors throughout London and beyond.
How quickly can you find temporary administrative support?
Our extensive candidate network enables us to identify suitable professionals within 24 hours for urgent requirements. We maintain a database of experienced temporary workers ready for immediate placement while ensuring quality matches for specific organisational needs.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
As a boutique agency, we prioritise personal relationships over transactional interactions. Our female-led team combines decades of industry experience with genuine care for both candidates' career development and clients' operational success through tailored matching processes.
Reviews (6)
Tom Slater
Jun 14, 2021
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I got a call from Ingird about 3 weeks ago, she had a job opportunity for me, she was so rude, swearing at me like we are mates, and really poorly spoken in general, she then sent me the application form to apply for the position and I did not hear back from her again after chasing and waiting for an update. Honestly I would give this review a 0 star rating if I could, Ingrid's service does not deserve any stars, people like this just prove to you that they do not care about getting you a new job and help you start a new chapter they are only bothered about themselves - Good work guys, keep up the awful, lazy rude work :
Ismay Byrne
Feb 07, 2021
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I had the pleasure of working with Pip during my job hunt post the Covid lock-down. From the first day of contact to now I was treated with kindness and was constantly kept in contact throughout the process. Despite the tough job market at the moment, Pip lined up interviews for me as quickly as possible. I would recommend Pip and Joyce Guiness to anyone looking for work, even at the toughest of times. Thank you again for all your help.
Katie Kremer
Dec 22, 2020
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My sister called me in tears, after Pip Cox told her not to bother sending in her CV as she had 500 emails. everyone is going through a difficult time at the moment and this vile attitude is unacceptable. I should mention that I have dealt with Ingrid for years, and she has always been brilliant! Maybe a bad egg?
Benjamin Pedley
Feb 09, 2020
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Ingrid was extremely helpful in getting a connection of mine a junior entry position, and explained to her very clearly and succinctly the processes involved. I would definitely use her to source candidates for my own business based on my experience, and we were very comfortable with how she kept us informed throughout the employment. I noticed a negative review of her from a school teacher of English on this site who complained about being tested on reading and writing as part of pre-employment screening, so I did note with some humour the grammatical and spelling errors from this candidate in their review! This shows it's impossible to keep everyone happy, but keep up the good work JG. Thanks Ingrid for all your help we will be in touch soon.
Kevin Kyle
Nov 23, 2019
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Ingrid is absolutely incredible. She has been professional, attentive and gone beyond expectations. Highly recommend this agency and Ingrid!
Zeta Webber
May 23, 2019
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I cannot stress how amazing Ingrid is at her job! Ingrid is a superstar! I felt so comfortable throughout the whole process; she is a true professional and credit to Joyce Guiness. I have met with many recruiters in the past, however, Ingrid stood out from the rest with her fabulous personality and real passion for what she does. Unlike other recruiters I have dealt with, Ingrid is focused on finding what suits both the individual and company.
She really took the time to listen to what I was looking for and was hands-on in helping me take that next step in my career. Everyone I have spoken with in the office was always so friendly and went above and beyond. I truly cannot thank Ingrid and the team at Joyce Guiness. Huge thanks to Ingrid, Clare, Lucy and Jessie for all your help!
She really took the time to listen to what I was looking for and was hands-on in helping me take that next step in my career. Everyone I have spoken with in the office was always so friendly and went above and beyond. I truly cannot thank Ingrid and the team at Joyce Guiness. Huge thanks to Ingrid, Clare, Lucy and Jessie for all your help!
