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PA JOBS LONDON

Through consistently high levels of service Bain and Gray have become leaders in the field of PA and EA recruitment in London. We have taken considerable time and effort to develop a strong network of some of the best Senior PA’s in London, and this in turn attracts a wide and diverse mix of PA and senior level EA roles to Bain and Gray. We recruit PA roles from Board and Chairman level within large blue chip companies and International organisations, to PA’s within boutique finance companies, High Net Worth individuals, VIPs, celebrities, entrepreneurs and start-ups. Our clients work with us as they know we have a unique database of exemplary candidates and are able to math them to the best PAs available in the market.

How We Find The Best Match For PA Roles

Our experienced recruitment team have all approached us directly to be part of Bain and Gray. Our Consultants demonstrate high emotional intelligence, and are able to dig deeper than a job brief to get the perfect match for both candidate and client. Being part of a small team, all our recruitment consultants are involved with client briefings and candidate interviews. We concentrate on candidate fit, and as all PA’s know, personality match is key to a successful and long lasting PA role.

We are delighted to work with our PAs throughout the duration of their careers. Advising them through ongoing career choices knowing they will get impartial and knowledgeable advice from people who know and understand their market. We are proud of our reputation as a PA recruitment agency that take time and care to get to know our Clients and Candidates to build long lasting and successful relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

We can assist you every step of the way with your PA career. Building experience in administrative, team assistant and reception roles can all provide the building blocks to a PA job.

Experience in jobs where you are communicating daily with a wide mix of people, managing busy schedules and diary/travel arrangements. Administration experience is key but also people skills are just as important. Contact us if you would like to find out more info@bainandgray.com

As a PA you need to be super organised and calm. The best PA’s are able to anticipate and mitigate for mishaps and problems before they happen. You also need to be a skilled communicator and have a resilient inner confidence with lots of common sense and an ability to trouble shoot.

The best PAs learn to read their bosses and plan ahead for every eventuality.

If you are naturally organised, always the one to sort out logistics and problems, and the person who makes everyone else’s lives run smoothly then you might well make an excellent PA! Whilst previous work experience and skills are very important, identifying your skillset is key to making the right career decision.

Advice from other PAs is always valuable – we have podcasts, blogs and insights on our Links page with insightful articles such as 'how to build an itinerary that works'how to build an itinerary that works'.

We can advise and assist in your path to becoming a PA. Call us or send your CV to info@bainandgray.com

PAs can earn anything from £35,000 up to £120,000 so the potential is huge financially. Many PAs also get rewarded and ‘thanked’ with gifts, bonuses, cars, travel and much more.

A valued and trusted PA is priceless to a boss.

Read more on current market salaries here

This really depends which stage of your career you are at. If you are at the early stages of your career or a school or university leaver knowing that you want to follow this career path, then formal training somewhere such as OMBS or Quest might be an option. If you are currently working and want to transfer into this area then you might want to brush up your skills yourself or ask to take on tasks in your current employment that might be more PA or administrative oriented. Your Excellency is an excellent place to start to fine tune your skills and complement your existing transferable skills. Once all this is done, present your CV in such a way that is obvious to the reader that you are looking for a career move. Write a personal summary that highlights this and shows what you have done to picot your career at this point.

PA Jobs

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Part-Time Private Personal Assistant

REF: EG17105
Temporary
London, Central
£40,000 - £50,000 (pro rata)
We’re supporting a high profile individual in the economics and media space who is entering a particularly busy and exciting phase in their career. With a background in finance and a strong public platform, their current work includes a mix of digital content, public speaking, media appearances, and a recently published book. To help manage this dynamic schedule, they are seeking a proactive, highly organised, and adaptable part-time Private PA (temporary 6 – 8 weeks).
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Personal Assistant - London/Remote & Travel Oppourtunities

REF: FM17072
Permanent
Remote Working
£40,000
My client are an absolutely delightful couple, looking for a friendly and warm PA with a couple of years’ experience to support them, in a private and business capacity. You would work remotely, in London, most of the time with quarterly trips to the family homes in Europe. Ideally you will hold a UK driver’s license. Duties could be liaising with housekeepers, ensuring properties are ready for big parties of guests arriving, to overseeing the couple's house renovation in London, liaising with architects and more. The business side will include administrative tasks, putting together power point presentations and diary management. The right candidate will be easy going, sociable and business savvy. A lovely role for someone who is happy working autonomously and happy to travel!
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Diary Personal Assistant for UHNW Principle - Mayfair +Travel

REF: VB17506
Permanent
London, Central
£70,000 - £80,000 + benefits
We are looking for a polished, professional, highly capable Private PA to come on board to support UHNW Principle out of the family office in Mayfair. This is a busy, fast paced, dynamic role which requires a high performing candidate who is incredibly well organised and has excellent communication skills. Attention to detail is critical for this position as well as the ability to juggle a busy and forever changing work-load on a global scale.
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Part Time Personal Assistant to UHNW Couple and Family - London/Berkshire

REF: VB17060
Part-time
Out of London
£37,500 - part time take home
This role is a private PA role split mainly between London and Berkshire with occasional travel. This role is a part time position with a slightly unusual structure in that it is 1x week on 1x week off – split with another EA and so a tag team to provide seamless, effective support! This position is office based and will be providing daily support to the principles and the family with their various needs and proactively identifying and dealing with issues before they arise. This is a busy, fast paced role with lots of moving parts and extensive liaison on a global scale.
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Temp to Perm Personal Assistant - Private Equity

REF: AS17058
Temporary
London, Central
£30.00 - £35.00 per hour + holiday pay
We have a brilliant new role working for a leading private equity firm based in stunning offices in Marylebone. Our client is seeking a PA to join their team asap on a temp to perm basis. We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who uses their initiative, has great judgement, and can work at pace. The role will be supporting two Directors and two Associates within an incredibly busy Investment Team. Our client offers great perks including an impressive benefits package, generous bonus and onsite gym. The role will be predominantly office based (some flexibility to work 1 day p/w from home in quieter periods).
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Temporary Team PA – 6 months

REF: AS16894
Temporary
Hybrid Working
£27.50 per hour + holiday pay
A leading international investment bank, is looking to take on several Temporary Team PA’s within their investment banking division. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Team Assistant/Team PA who enjoys a high paced support role with lots of moving parts.
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Part-time Private PA

REF: EG16961
Part-time
Hybrid Working
£45,000 - £50,000 pro rata
Our client, the CEO of a Family Office, is looking for a PA to cover both his Personal and Business PA needs.

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