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by Claire Gray - October 20, 2026

In this guide, we explore the highest PA salary available in the UK, the roles and sectors that offer the greatest earning potential, and how to progress towards the top of the market.

by Claire Gray - October 12, 2026

What does a Chief of Staff do all day? It is a question with no single answer. The role works closely with a CEO, founder or senior leader, but the shape of the day depends heavily on the individual they support and the size and structure of the business.

by Claire Gray - October 08, 2026

Executive presence is often associated with senior leaders, but it is just as important for assistants. For an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant, it can influence how colleagues perceive your confidence, judgement and ability to take responsibility.

by Claire Gray - September 29, 2026

Planning to hire before year-end? Explore the Autumn 2026 recruitment market, salary trends and how retained search can help secure critical talent.

by Claire Gray - September 21, 2026

As businesses have changed, so has the remit of the Office Manager. Depending on the organisation, the role can now involve everything from managing suppliers and budgets to onboarding employees, supporting senior leadership and making decisions that directly affect how a business operates.

by Claire Gray - September 17, 2026

This employee hiring checklist covers the key stages of the hiring process, while also considering how to build high-trust support functions that can scale with your organisation.

by Claire Gray - September 10, 2026

An HR Representative is often the first point of contact for employees when they have a question or issue at work. The role sits between employees and management, helping businesses manage the day-to-day people matters that keep a workplace running effectively. So, what does HR do on a typical day?

by Claire Gray - September 07, 2026

September is often described as a “surge” month for recruitment, but does the September surge still hold up in a more cautious UK job market?

by Claire Gray - August 10, 2026

Personal assistants and office managers are both valuable support hires, but they are not the same role. For hiring managers, understanding the difference matters because each one solves a different business problem.

by Claire Gray - August 10, 2026

Many of the best operations managers start in business support. If you have experience as a PA, EA, office manager, or operations assistant, you may already have more of the right skills than you think.

by Claire Gray - August 06, 2026

Emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable workplace skills, especially in PA, EA, office manager, and business support roles. The good news is that it is not fixed; with the right habits, you can strengthen it over time.

by Claire Gray - August 06, 2026

Sending the same CV to every job is one of the most common mistakes candidates make. It may feel efficient, but recruiters can usually spot a generic application immediately. The good news is that tailoring your CV does not mean rewriting everything.

by Claire Gray - July 23, 2026

As we move through the summer months, the UK recruitment market continues to tell a story of cautious optimism. While many businesses remain mindful of economic uncertainty, hiring has by no means ground to a halt.

by Emily Verschoyle - July 16, 2026

For many professionals, summer is synonymous with switching on an out-of-office and switching off from work. But for those considering their next career move, it can also be one of the most strategic times of the year to pause, reflect and plan ahead.

by Ellie Grindle - July 14, 2026

Summer can bring a different pace to the workplace. For assistants, the challenge is to stay proactive when the usual pace of work changes. The best PAs understand that slower periods still matter, because the quality of support they provide during this time has a direct impact on how smoothly the wider business runs.

by Alice Stevenson - July 09, 2026

When July arrives, many London businesses enter the same familiar cycle: annual leave starts to peak, inboxes slow down, and the pressure to keep everything moving shifts onto the people who remain in the office. For office managers, EAs, HR teams and chiefs of staff, that is exactly when temporary support becomes most valuable.

by Emily Bain - July 02, 2026

Pacific Asset Management (PAM) is a fresh and progressive asset manager, rethinking the conventions of how asset management works for advisers, institutions, investors, asset owners and the industry. They are responsible for USD 24 billion of assets for their clients. Please join us as our co-founder Emily Bain interviews Matthew Lamb from their newest offices in central London.

by Claire Gray - June 11, 2026

In this article, we explore what makes a good receptionist, the personal qualities that matter most and what to look for when hiring for a more premium or executive environment.