Business Details
24 Years
experience
London's Premier Recruitment Agency for PA, Secretarial & Private Household Roles
Established in 2002, Attic Recruitment has built a reputation as one of London's leading boutique recruitment agencies. Our expertise lies in placing exceptional candidates in permanent and temporary roles across personal assistant, secretarial, administrative, and private household sectors. We prioritise understanding both client requirements and candidate aspirations, ensuring precise matches that extend beyond mere qualifications. With over two decades of experience, we combine industry knowledge with a personal approach to deliver discreet and thorough recruitment solutions. Our consultants possess deep sector-specific insights, enabling them to identify candidates who align with both the practical demands and cultural nuances of each position.The agency's success is evidenced by its 80% repeat client rate and extensive network spanning London, the UK, and Europe. We maintain rigorous candidate vetting processes while offering career guidance to professionals at all stages. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from prestigious clients across corporate, private, and non-profit sectors. By focusing on character alongside capability, we create lasting professional relationships that benefit both employers and employees.
Services
Personal Assistant Recruitment
Private Household Staff Placement
Secretarial Roles
Executive Assistant Matching
Graduate Career Support
Maternity Cover Contracts
Temporary Office Support
HR Professional Recruitment
Bilingual PA Assignments
Travelling Assistant Placements
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 23 years of specialist recruitment expertise in London's competitive market
- Our consultants provide bespoke matching of candidates to workplace culture and requirements
- 80% of our roles come from repeat clients and professional recommendations
- We maintain extensive networks across corporate, private household, and graduate sectors
- Our team offers career guidance tailored to individual professional aspirations
What people say
Closest thing to a dating agency
Fantastic partners for over ten years
Excellent understanding of requirements
Candidates fully meet job profiles
Responsive and professional team
Services
Personal Assistant Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for personal assistant roles across London's corporate and private sectors. We match experienced professionals with positions requiring discretion, organisational skills, and cultural alignment. Our candidates include bilingual assistants and travelling professionals, serving clients from startups to global executives.
Private Household Staff
Discreet placement of trusted staff for prestigious private households. Our services cover butlers, housekeepers, private secretaries, and travelling assistants while maintaining total confidentiality. We ensure seamless matches between employers and candidates through rigorous vetting processes.
Secretarial & Office Support
Comprehensive recruitment for secretarial and administrative roles across multiple industries. We focus on personality-culture fit alongside technical capabilities, placing receptionists, office managers, and senior secretaries in both established companies and dynamic startups.
Graduate Career Support
Career-launching opportunities for graduates in finance, PR, property, and marketing sectors. Our consultants provide tailored advice on CV preparation, interview techniques, and career progression strategies to help new professionals establish themselves in competitive markets.
Executive Assistant Matching
Specialist executive assistant placements with long-term career development focus. We help experienced EAs find new opportunities while assisting clients in building effective support teams through our deep understanding of leadership requirements.
People
Sarah Culshaw
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 23 years' experience in executive recruitment. Specialises in permanent and temporary placements across business support and graduate roles. Known for exceptional candidate matching and industry network development.
Kirsty Miall
Co-Founder
Co-founder renowned for building long-term client relationships. Focuses on understanding business dynamics to deliver precise recruitment solutions. Recognised for expertise in private household and secretarial sector placements.
Claire Mahony
Senior Consultant
Senior recruitment consultant specialising in executive assistant roles. Provides strategic talent solutions with emphasis on cultural fit and long-term career development for candidates.
Maddy Havard
Temporary Desk Consultant
Expert in temporary and contract placements. Known for quick response times and understanding both client needs and candidate expectations in short-term assignments.
Florence Woodward
Office Manager
Office manager ensuring smooth operational support for recruitment processes. Maintains high service standards and coordinates team activities to support effective candidate and client management.
Questions
What recruitment specialisms do you offer?
We specialise in personal assistant, secretarial, administrative, and private household roles across London, the UK, and Europe.
How do you ensure candidate suitability?
We conduct thorough interviews, reference checks, and personality assessments to match both technical skills and cultural fit.
Do you operate outside London?
Yes, while based in London, we place candidates across the UK and Europe for various assignments.
What support do you offer candidates?
We provide CV advice, interview preparation, and career progression guidance tailored to individual aspirations.
How quickly can you fill roles?
Our average placement time is 14 days, with urgent assignments completed faster through our extensive network.
Do you offer temporary assignments?
Yes, we provide temporary roles from one-day bookings to long-term contracts with replacement guarantees.
Reviews (5)
A. Videos
Mar 06, 2022
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I have had such a positive experience with attic recruitment. Florence and the rest of the team have taken all the stress out of finding and securing the perfect role for me. It has been such a smooth process from start to finish and I have really enjoyed the personalised service I have received. Thank you.
Ollie Paton
Oct 12, 2021
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Many thanks to the whole Attic team and in particular Alice for helping me find my first job out of University.
Lusi Jones
Jul 09, 2021
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Haven't gotten a role through them but they do have some really lovely recruiters who really take the time to understand their talent pool and match them accordingly.
Ashley Woolridge
Mar 10, 2021
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Best Recruitment agency I have ever worked with. They helped me find the perfect position even through the pandemic. Very professional, kind and even stay in touch to see how you getting on in your new role.
Hannah Culley
Oct 30, 2020
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I cannot recommend Attic enough. I have been working with them for over two months to find the right role and from registration to accepting an offer, they were fantastic at every stage. Throughout my experience with the ladies, I had multiple recruiters briefing me on relevant jobs, within my pay bracket, for very respectable companies. Their communication was honest and consistent throughout and I have just started an amazing new role thanks to their services.
