If you are looking to hire a permanent or temporary candidate, or looking for work, please call us on 020 7036 2030.

How can our temporary candidates assist your business?

As a leading temp recruitment agency in London, our specialist temporary division works closely alongside our permanent colleagues. Our temp team is experienced in hiring the best immediately available candidates, quickly and with minimum fuss – all at competitive hourly rates for each role.

Before placing a temporary candidate with you, we will meet with you so we can see at firsthand what is needed to get the right people for your office environment. This personal approach is what sets us apart as a boutique hiring agency.

We are finding that our clients are increasingly looking to source flexible workers to fulfil changeable workflow and business demands in a fluctuating market. Whether you are looking to hire a temporary candidate for one day, holiday cover, sickness cover, a temp-to-perm or contract position, we will source the right candidate for the timeframe you need.

How we source your temporary support

Our temporary candidate network has a broad range of skillset. From ad hoc project support to urgent staff cover, our temp recruitment team delivers. We have an excellent and loyal network of candidates at our fingertips to include (but not limited to) Reception/ Graduate entry to Board Level EA’s and Chief of Staff, HR and Event Assistant, Junior Analyst, Customer Service.

We spend a lot of time on our interviewing and selection process, so we get to know our candidates’ work history, skills, and personality. Which means we always put them forward for the opportunities that suit their strengths, and you get the right people for your vacancies.

Our temporary candidates come to you reference-checked, and we adhere to all the Agency Workers Regulations, so the paperwork is done, our temps are ready to hit the ground running. Bain and Gray are a FSQS (Financial Supplier Qualification System) accredited company. This means that onboarding us as a supplier is simple, as business background checks are already taken care of.

Our temporary workers are paid through Bain and Gray; we invoice our clients every 7 days. We can also assist with fixed term contract recruitment where we introduce our candidates to our clients who are subsequently employed by the client. Candidates who will consider both temp and contract opportunities will be available immediately.

What makes us different…

Interim candidate network - our interim staffing solutions are ideal for covering unexpected gaps or transition periods.

We have an experienced database of more than 400 temporary workers, 60% of whom are only registered with Bain and Gray, which is constantly kept updated and refreshed.

We actively source candidates through our university ambassador’s programmes, leading secretarial colleges and via referral through our network, 80% of our candidates come to us via recommendation. If there’s a gap in your team while you’re recruiting for permanent roles or due to holiday/ sickness, we can provide interim temps at very short notice doing our utmost to guarantee seamless cover.

Our temporary division ensures that our candidates have the skills required for the role and will fit in well with the rest of your team. We take time to build up a pool of candidates available to return to bookings with the same company, saving time and resources for future requirements.

Our Temp to Perm success rate

We have seen a steady increase in the number of companies choosing to hire candidates on a temporary basis, before taking them on permanently. As clients like the tried and tested option of candidates who have already been working within their organisation.

They can see that they are enjoying the office environment and know how the organisation works, giving the candidate the edge on other unknown candidates from a permanent shortlist – 70% of our temp placements transition to permanent hire.

Our service to you as a boutique temp recruitment agency

We can turn a temp booking round within an hour, and if, in the rare situation, we cannot provide the right cover in the time you need, we will always give you other options as a back-up and keep in regular communication with you.

Temporary roles we recruit for include:

Business Support Roles

Project Manager
C-suite EA
Executive Assistant
Events Manager
Roadshow Coordinator
Investor Relations Support
Private PA
Minute taker
Office Manager
Facilities Manager
Desk Assistant
Team Assistant

Graduate Roles

HR Assistant
Marketing Assistant
Social Media Assistant
Events Assistant
Office Assistant
Account executive
Administrator
Receptionist
Sales Assistant
Customer Service

If you are looking to hire, please email us at temps@bainandgray.com

We can help you recruit for a wide range of other boutique secretarial roles. Get in touch with us if you’d like to:

Frequently Asked Questions

At Bain and Gray, we take great care in thoroughly screening all of our temporary candidates to ensure they meet the high standards our clients expect. Each candidate goes through a detailed registration process, including in-depth interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks, allowing us to gain a strong understanding of their experience, strengths, and preferences.

We run monthly training sessions designed to enhance our candidates’ skills and ensure they are fully prepared to deliver from day one. This combination of rigorous screening and continuous support means we can confidently provide reliable, high quality temporary staff.

Absolutely. Temporary support is often the best solution when time is limited, allowing you to maintain continuity without the pressure of making a rushed permanent hire.

We can typically turn around high-quality temporary support within just a few hours, ensuring that our clients are never left without cover. Our candidates are experienced, adaptable, and used to stepping into new environments quickly, meaning they can pick things up with minimal handover and keep everything running smoothly from day one and handover to the incoming hire.

Yes, temporary support is a highly effective solution for short-term needs, whether you are covering annual leave, sickness, or unexpected absences.

We understand that these situations can often arise at short notice, which is why we are able to provide reliable, experienced and referenced candidates very quickly.

Yes, we frequently provide additional support to help your team manage specific projects or particularly busy periods, ensuring that you have the right resources exactly when you need them.

Yes, our temporary candidates are fully equipped with their own technology and are experienced in delivering virtual support. They integrate seamlessly with your workflows, providing the flexibility your business needs, wherever your team is located.

We conduct thorough interviews with all our temporary candidates to ensure that we match the right person to your business needs. This way, our clients can feel confident that the candidate’s that we recommend are well-suited for the role and your team. 70% of our candidates are recommended through our network to Bain and Gray.

Temporary to permanent recruitment is an excellent way to “trial” talent before committing to a permanent hire. By bringing in skilled professionals on a temporary basis, our clients can assess performance, skills, and adaptability in real-time. Many companies find that high-performing temporary staff naturally transition into permanent roles, reducing recruitment risk and accelerating onboarding for long-term success.

Yes, we take prior employment references and right to work checks on our temporary candidates ahead of any bookings. We will also highlight if a temp has worked through Bain and Gray before and any feedback that might be relevant.

All of our temporary candidates are agency workers and are paid directly through Bain and Gray on a weekly basis (PAYE). All additional costs including holiday pay, NI and Pension will be covered within the charge rate which we will agree with each client ahead of any booking. Our finance team will send out a weekly invoice to cover any processed hours.

We are compliant with all temporary regulations including Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (AWR). Bain and Gray are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and The Association of Professional Staffing Companies, we have passed their compliance assessment and adhere to the code of professional practice.

Feedback is incredibly important to us at Bain and Gray. We have regular check in calls with our temps to make sure that the cover is going smoothly. This feedback is then passed back to each client, and any areas of concern can smoothly be managed by our temporary team.

If you need temporary help, call our temp division on 020 7036 2030 or email temps@bainandgray.com

Temp Recruitment Agency in London